Running with JCT, Part Deux

Just got my first drone. It's GPS enabled (which hopefully means easy to fly), came with a camera. It's going to be fun learning how to fly this thing.

 

Made my first short test flight. Flies pretty easy. And the camera is ok, but doesn't record sound. But not bad for less than $200 and should be a good learning drone for me.

 

That would be great to deploy during a highway shutdown. As long as they aren't calling in a medical chopper of course.

 

Since it hovers automatically and holds is position decently, I might try to get an some aerial backing shots at some point. Most likely while I'm parking before going to the house.

 

Not sure of the max height. You can use your phone as a screen for it. It will record directly to your phone if you use the drone app. It connects to your via via Wifi. If you fly it without using the app (it has an actual remote), then the camera records to an SD card.

I picked up the Promark GPS Shadow drone from the Walmart in Elk City, Ok.

It also came with a "VR" headset. When using the drone app, you can put it in VR mode then put your phone in the headset. I tried it and it was really disorienting.

 

Per the Website for the Drone:

• Flight time: up to 12 mins
• Range: up to 1640’ (500m)
• Image-Transmission Range: up to 490’ (150m)
• Max Height: up to 393’ (120m)
• Max Speed: up to 20 mph

 

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