Ramboat
Active Member
Seven NEW DJI Drones and everything that goes with them over a 3-4 year period.....hooked bad. Figured that I would pass along to my grandkids, but I am running out of grandkids....
I see myself posting an identical message within a year. I just started this hobby with the Mini 2 fly more combo last month. I’ve studied and passed my part 107 (I’m US based) and flown weekly. Purchased a landing pad, which I no longer use since I switched to hand launch/capture, ND/PL filters, prop guards, phone shade for the controller, iPad holder, and fireproof battery case.
Lately, I have caught myself browsing online shops for Mavic Air 2 fly more packages, primarily for the ability for HDR, flat color profile, focus track, and my perception it will be slightly more robust in winds. Although the Mini 2 handles winds far better than I expected it to.
I’ve so far resisted adding to my fleet though. I most likely will wait for the Mavic 3 and will then buy yet another slew of accessories. Want to fully use the Mini for awhile before I purchase a sibling rival.
Can you advise the minimum spec on a pc for 4K editing as mine needs
replacing soon.
You've already received a couple of responses, but I'll throw in my 3 cents worth anyway. I recently upgraded my PC for the same reason and my advice is: (This worked for me, your experience may vary)Can you advise the minimum spec on a pc for 4K editing as mine needs
replacing soon.
Thanks for your help Barbara, hopefullyYou've already received a couple of responses, but I'll throw in my 3 cents worth anyway. I recently upgraded my PC for the same reason and my advice is: (This worked for me, your experience may vary)
Check the minimum requirements for the software you plan to use.
Get the best CPU you can afford, this is where the vast majority of the video editing processing is handled. Most expensive video cards are intended for gaming and don't really help in video editing. As long as your GPU supports 4k, and most do these days, you're okay.
Maximize memory. I got 32 GB, 16 was recommended by the software, 8 minimum, but I don't think you can have too much. This is a must, regardless of what else you get.
If you can afford them, get Solid state drives (SSD) for the system and your video/photo storage. I got a total of 3 Tb's in SSD storage. The speed difference is amazing. Long term storage for video and photos (inactive files) can be on slower drives.
I love my new PC. Startup and boot takes less than 10 seconds and my video editing software is very happy.
My wife frequently groans whenever a small parcel comes to the door. "Not a another thing for your drone!!!!"yep! I got in near $10k pretty quick
My friend I am in the same boat, bar the fact I have the mini 1. I'm always looking at drones online but constantly have to keep reminding myself wait for the Mavic 3. It's a bit of an addiction.I see myself posting an identical message within a year. I just started this hobby with the Mini 2 fly more combo last month. I’ve studied and passed my part 107 (I’m US based) and flown weekly. Purchased a landing pad, which I no longer use since I switched to hand launch/capture, ND/PL filters, prop guards, phone shade for the controller, iPad holder, and fireproof battery case.
Lately, I have caught myself browsing online shops for Mavic Air 2 fly more packages, primarily for the ability for HDR, flat color profile, focus track, and my perception it will be slightly more robust in winds. Although the Mini 2 handles winds far better than I expected it to.
I’ve so far resisted adding to my fleet though. I most likely will wait for the Mavic 3 and will then buy yet another slew of accessories. Want to fully use the Mini for awhile before I purchase a sibling rival.
I will admit that I did end up getting a MA2 a couple weeks back and have not regretted it at all. The 240fps and 4k 60 was a worthwhile justification. I don't trust the ActiveTrack features enough to use those yet.
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