Two new DJI Drones : Racing / Industrial

AlanTheBeast · Feb 26, 2017

Racing: (use the Snail!) With optional "Tachyon" control system ...

The big take here is that the awaited FPV goggles have to come out at the same time.

Industrial:

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rydfree · Feb 26, 2017

Like I need another racing drone....

Yep ,gotta get one .

GlenT · Feb 26, 2017

The Matrice 200 looks really good. I have a large 810 size hexa, and lugging it around is a mission. This Matrice has so much potential. I mean dual gimbals, top mounted!!! Take my money...

Qoncussion · Feb 26, 2017

My credit card just leapt from my wallet.

technogky · Feb 26, 2017

Wow wow wow

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AlanTheBeast · Feb 26, 2017

rydfree said:
Like I need another racing drone....

Yep ,gotta get one .

Looks like they've gone all out to dominate.

GlenT said:
The Matrice 200 looks really good. I have a large 810 size hexa, and lugging it around is a mission. This Matrice has so much potential. I mean dual gimbals, top mounted!!! Take my money...

Offhand I wonder if carrying three cameras is in the power envelope. I suspect it is but with a major hit on battery time. (Not sure what missions could use three cameras...)

I'm still working on my nuclear power system for drones but having problems getting uranium to print accurately in the 3D printer. And the rules and regulations! Surely there's an exception for drones?

AlanTheBeast · Feb 26, 2017

Qoncussion said:
My credit card just leapt from my wallet.

My SO just seized mine.

larkin · Feb 26, 2017

Holy molly. Water resistant, freezing temp resistant, and magnetic interference resistant GPS. I'll stick with my Mav cause it's all I need (and at the right price). But, WOW. DJI staying out in front in all sectors.

Qoncussion · Feb 26, 2017

It is funny how we love to hate DJI, and we hate to love them. They have my emotions all tied up in knots.

AlanTheBeast · Feb 26, 2017

Qoncussion said:
It is funny how we love to hate DJI, and we hate to love them. They have my emotions all tied up in knots.

I think we need a 12 step program.

Qoncussion · Feb 26, 2017

Hello, my name is Kevin, and I'm a DJI hater. And, I love them. "Hello Kevin"

devGOD · Feb 27, 2017

flying a racing drone is like flying a $25 mini toy drone (unpredictable)... unless you have a BIG open space expect to crash crash and crash... it's not like the Mavic it won't be avoiding obstacles.

also keep in mind these are all modules not full drones, you still have to build it.

Qoncussion · Feb 27, 2017

devGOD said:
flying a racing drone is like flying a $25 mini toy drone (unpredictable)... unless you have a BIG open space expect to crash crash and crash... it's not like the Mavic it won't be avoiding obstacles

Yeah... I can hardly wait!

Kestrel · Feb 28, 2017

Hmm I guess all those people that claim you don't need a cheap drone to teach you how to fly wont be buying this then.. Nah they will and they'll crash lol.

I wonder how the hardcore racing crowd is going to react to this, will they hate on it or will they love it. Some people in the racing community hate on DJI.

Ronin229 · Feb 28, 2017

Kestrel said:
Hmm I guess all those people that claim you don't need a cheap drone to teach you how to fly wont be buying this then.. Nah they will and they'll crash lol.

I wonder how the hardcore racing crowd is going to react to this, will they hate on it or will they love it. Some people in the racing community hate on DJI.

It looks like a good piece of kit. I have two aliens and I'd buy the DJI drone (depending on price of course).

I know at drone meet ups I go to the crowd tends to split between racers and DJI guys. Everyone gets along, and I'm usually with the racers flying fpv.

But then I got my Mavic, and I get it now lol. Its a completely different flying experience with a different set of satisfying rewards. It scratches a different itch sort of speak.

Birdman5280 · Feb 28, 2017

Yeah, this DJI racing drone is going to leave some drone racing purists a little irritated. They're gonna need a stiff drink to wash down some of that crow. It's pretty impressive.

Ronin229 · Feb 28, 2017

Birdman5280 said:
Yeah, this DJI racing drone is going to leave some drone racing purists a little irritated. They're gonna need a stiff drink to wash down some of that crow. It's pretty impressive.

Yeah it looks promising. The Rotor Riot guys tested it and it looks like it has some promise, which says a lot because they are some of the best FPV pilots.

Kestrel · Feb 28, 2017

Wonder how much, you can build a pretty good racing drone relatively cheap so we'll see.

Birdman5280 · Feb 28, 2017

Ronin229 said:
Yeah it looks promising. The Rotor Riot guys tested it and it looks like it has some promise, which says a lot because they are some of the best FPV pilots.

Thanks for sharing. They've bagged on DJI before, but it seemed like a pretty fair assessment from the RR guys.