Which drone to check on my roof, etc, and maybe for fun?

hiflyer201 · May 23, 2023

I’ve found that any DJI drone can be used to check your roof. The first time you fly one you will see that. Get the best one you can afford. Prepare to be addicted.

Have fun!

Crashdummytest · May 24, 2023

GrayArea said:
What video glasses do you use? I'm only aware of the DJI models/goggles.-.

I have used a couple of different no-name hdmi glasses, similar to this one: https://www.amazon.com/VISIONHMD-Bi...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
But not exactly those. The glasses need hdmi input from RC Pro controller's hdmi out, of course.

Capt KO · May 24, 2023

My choice..a refurb A2. Tough all round good bird, nice pics, quiet, reasonably priced. A2S has even better OA

Robert Prior · May 24, 2023

If all you're doing is roof inspections, go for the cheapest (including refurbished, if from a reputable seller). Depending on the laws where you live, one under 250 g may be subject to fewer restrictions.

I've used both my Mavic Mini and Mini 3 Pro to check my roof. Both work just fine. The Mini 3 Pro has a better camera, but not enough to make a difference. It also has obstacle avoidance, but that didn't really make a difference as I was flying slow and cautiously. (Didn't want to end up with the drone on the roof and having to hire a chap with a 3 story ladder to get it back.)

Dizzy1971 · Jun 4, 2023

Robert Prior said:
I use my Mini 3 Pro to check my roof after storms.

Same. It’s got a decent enough camera and it’s fun to fly as well

GrayArea · Jun 17, 2023

I got a Mini 3 Pro, and checked out my roof. Thanks all for the input. Having a drone is fun, I can see myself going down the rabbit hole all too easily.

Robert Prior · Jun 17, 2023

GrayArea said:
I got a Mini 3 Pro, and checked out my roof.

Welcome to the club

I presume you have your trust certificate?

If you plan on flying for fun more batteries would be really handy. I find the Fly-More kit to be great value.

Also useful would be a landing pad of some type. You can buy landing pads, but a rubber car mat also works great if you're not hiking. The Mini 3 is really low to the ground, and sometimes finding a spot free of grit and/or vegetation is tricky.

GrayArea · Jun 17, 2023

Robert Prior said:
Welcome to the club

I presume you have your trust certificate?

If you plan on flying for fun more batteries would be really handy. I find the Fly-More kit to be great value.

Also useful would be a landing pad of some type. You can buy landing pads, but a rubber car mat also works great if you're not hiking. The Mini 3 is really low to the ground, and sometimes finding a spot free of grit and/or vegetation is tricky.

Yeah I did the Trust certificate. I also bought the Fly More Plus kit, and then did the FAA registration since the bigger batteries push it over 250 grams. Or at least that's what I thought I was supposed to do.

Landing pad is a good idea. Right now it takes off from my deck which has enough space, but if I'm launching from elsewhere it'll be nice to have that option.