Hey everyone,
I quickly write to ask what your thoughts are regarding using the 3DR for some documentary film shooting.
We are a making a new independent documentary film, and so after seeing the drastic price drops of the 3DR's on amazon, b&h, bb etc. we are almost set to buy one. This will greatly save us money within out budget, as we wanted to get a Mavic. (3DR Solo + gimbal + extra battery: 340us, vs Mavic at 999us)
I have a few questions first though:
Are we able to put it up into the air, set it to one of the flight modes (eg. orbiting) and then leave it on its own? Is it able to return to home on its own once battery is low, or does it need help for this?
The reason why I ask is because we need a drone that requires the least amount of work. We do not have a budget to get a drone pilot, and would then be putting it up in the air and then turn to other tasks that need to be done.
An issue which has been discussed on this forum is flying it up from a boat. A lot of our recordings will be from a boat. This, seems to be very risky... However, with the low costs, it's worth giving it a shot. Besides, from my understanding this is a problem with all drones. Perhaps it can take off from someone holding it in the air?
Thanks a bunch,
I quickly write to ask what your thoughts are regarding using the 3DR for some documentary film shooting.
We are a making a new independent documentary film, and so after seeing the drastic price drops of the 3DR's on amazon, b&h, bb etc. we are almost set to buy one. This will greatly save us money within out budget, as we wanted to get a Mavic. (3DR Solo + gimbal + extra battery: 340us, vs Mavic at 999us)
I have a few questions first though:
Are we able to put it up into the air, set it to one of the flight modes (eg. orbiting) and then leave it on its own? Is it able to return to home on its own once battery is low, or does it need help for this?
The reason why I ask is because we need a drone that requires the least amount of work. We do not have a budget to get a drone pilot, and would then be putting it up in the air and then turn to other tasks that need to be done.
An issue which has been discussed on this forum is flying it up from a boat. A lot of our recordings will be from a boat. This, seems to be very risky... However, with the low costs, it's worth giving it a shot. Besides, from my understanding this is a problem with all drones. Perhaps it can take off from someone holding it in the air?
Thanks a bunch,