Few days ago, a friend asked me if I have any source of quadcopter.
It doesn't sound familiar to me,but it really surprised me that he can use it to make money,by taking photos and selling them.
I did some searching work, and found the price differs a lot,but I think it's better for me to start at a cheap one.
Anyone experience any of these quads from GearBest?
Quadcopters , the expensive version of selfie sticks
haha, way to expensive for a stick.
I would get one, but…
For about 18 months quads were legal everywhere.
Now they’re restricted everywhere.
That is because some quads are equipped
With hellfire missiles and 1 nuclear warhead that
Can destroy a city.
everywhere…. nope.
Even octocopter will not be able to handle this kind of payload. You are probably talking about this kind?
It really depends what you are wanting to do with it.
Quadcopters or infact any radio controlled aircraft is a far vaster and more diverse world than flashlights.
Most countries tend to classify radio controlled aircraft as toy/hobby grade for small ones (usually a weight limit). And larger ones as proper aircraft.
The latter will normally need licenses and permits to fly, while the toy/hobby ones don’t.
Also it is common that if you use it for any commercial reasons (regardless of size), such as taking photo’s or videos, then you usually need additional permission, licenses and permits.
If you want to fly FPV (first person view) rather than line of sight, this can also change things, depending on where you live.
There are many good and great budget quads, which are a lot of fun. From tiny ones you can fly indoors, to medium sized ones that fly well outside. These larger ones can be equipped with camera’s easily.
Although if you are doing professional work you’ll want something more substantial.
Lots of good information here:
However I must point out. Flying is a skill and one that must be learnt. You can’t just jump into flying a large FPV rig. It’ll only end in tears and is most likely illegal.
If you can’t fly, you need to learn and learn the correct way.
To give you an idea of the size ranges:
BTW - if you want to start out and have a go, then the WL Toys quads are very good as a budget hobbygrade quad. The offer mini and micro sizes and some with inbuilt camera systems.
If you want bigger, faster and a better camera platform, then you’ll need something a notch up. And either as a kit you build, or as a much more expensive product.
wow, that's really a lot of information. Will look up into the laws and rules then.
I'm not sure why I want to get one. just found my interest in it. maybe just playing, or gifting it to my nephew.
Kind of being addicted to buying things,even if they are useless.
Something like this is probably not a bad place to start:
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_154112.html
Fine for learning on and should prove entertaining even once mastered. But there are literally endless options.
If you fancy getting into the hobby, this is a great YouTube channel to follow:
I ban WWEFANS for… oops, wrong thread! 
Go big or go home :money_mouth_face:
;)
Yeh, I think you’ll live longer that way, haha :bigsmile:
Aw, what the hell, I don't got that long a lifespan anyway. :D
That could well of been a true interpretation of the word chopper. What an effort.