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I bought a $300 drone for aerial site photos and it was a total waste
I wanted to get better overhead shots of our dig area in New Mexico. A friend said a drone would help, so I got a basic model. The wind out there is too strong most days, so I could barely fly it. When I did, the pictures were shaky and not clear enough for mapping. I used it maybe three times over six months before it just sat in my bag. Now I stick with the old pole camera rig. Has anyone found a good, cheap way to get stable aerial images for smaller sites?
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shane17017d ago
I get what you mean about the simple tool winning, but sometimes you need the new gadget to actually do the job right. A pole just can't get the same high, wide shots a stable drone can for mapping. Sticking with only what you know can really hold back your work.
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johnson.eva18d ago
Isn't it funny how often the simple tool we already have beats the fancy new gadget? I see it all the time with people buying expensive tech that just overcomplicates things. Sometimes the pole is just the right tool for the job.
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abbyf7918d ago
Total gear fail. Wind is the worst for cheap drones, they just can't handle it. You might look into a used, older DJI model with better stabilization, they pop up for a few hundred sometimes. Even a heavier, used prosumer drone fights the wind way better. The pole is solid for sure, but a stable drone is a game changer if you can find one that works.
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