Currently, technology is developing very quickly. If only recently unmanned aerial vehicles were used only in military affairs, mainly to detect enemy concentration, now any modern person, regardless of his age, can own and control such UAVs.
Now, many manufacturers of gadgets put up for sale a variety of quadcopters, which are equipped with a camera. In order not to waste money, before buying such a mechanism, you need to become more familiar with their types and capabilities, as well as compare the cost.
What is a quadrocopter
A quadcopter is an aircraft, remotely controlled by a man from the ground. Simply put, this is an unmanned unit, which has four propellers, which are its driving force, and a mini-camera, which actually produces a photo or video in flight. Also consists of:
- Battery. For such multipliers, manufacturers use two types of batteries: lithium-polymer or lithium-ion. Regardless of the type of battery, it allows the drone to take off, take a video, and also allows you to control it from a distance.
- Engine Modern quadcopters are equipped with collector or brushless motors that are powered by electricity. In turn, professional and expensive models of multipliers are equipped with brushless engines, and low-cost drones - collector motors.
- Control panel. This integral part of the drone operates on outgoing radio waves.
In turn, the controller consists of:
- the processor, which is responsible for the operation of not only the console, but of the quadcopter as a whole;
- gyro stabilizing the drone during its flight;
- an accelerometer, thanks to which the multiplier can be installed in a horizontal position relative to the ground;
- a barometer holding the device at a certain height;
- ultrasound module, which allows you to automatically plant a four-screw mechanism, as well as keep it at a minimum distance from the ground (up to one and a half meters). This element is often used to circumvent obstacles;
- GPS-module, which allows using satellites to shoot video not only in flight, but also after it. Also ensures that the device returns to the place of its launch in case of signal loss with the control panel.
Comparative characteristics of the most common drones
Today, there are a considerable number of quadcopter manufacturers in the high-tech market, which have their own distinctive features. However, the most popular are listed below.
Parot Bebop 2 Power
Apparatus French production. It has aerial photography kotlichnoy, which as a result has a positive effect on the quality of photos and videos. The manufacturer included in the assembly of the unit all the most necessary, which allows the user to launch the drone immediately after purchase. The flight distance is about two kilometers. The quadcopter of this manufacturer is equipped with two batteries that allow the multiplier to be in flight for at least one hour. The price of a complete set is 700 euros.
Typhoon Q500 4K
This multiplier model is produced by Yuneec International, which has proven itself in the nanotechnology market from the best side. The devices of this company have brushless motors, which give the device more dynamics, and also allow you to work offline. Time of continuous flight is twenty-five minutes, and the distance of removal - eight hundred meters. The kit of this model includes:
- directly drone;
- built-in touch screen size of five and a half inches;
- "CGO Steadygrip V3", this element allows you to take pictures from the ground, without the participation of the drone.
The cost of such a quadcopter is 900 euros.
Gopro karma
Quadcopter from the popular manufacturer of "Action Cameras". It is characterized by compactness and the ability to shoot in the air offline. Flight distance is not more than one kilometer. A rechargeable battery can provide twenty-five minutes of uninterrupted flight. Depending on the configuration price starts from 1 thousand euros.
It should also be borne in mind that today the official import of this model drone in the Russian Federation is not made.
Despite such a high multiplier cost, it does not include a video camera, and there are also no sensors that detect obstacles.
Autel Robotics X-Star Premium
This product does not require special knowledge of piloting, and therefore is ideal for beginners. In addition, its design allows piloting directly from two control panels. Thus, it is possible to divide duties between users.
You’ll get one cameraman and a pilot directly controlling the modern rotorcraft. The distance from the communicator to the drone can be two kilometers. The manufacturer offers such a model for only 600 euros.
DJI Phantom 4 Advanced +
This version has a camera with a 1-inch sensor, equipped with a mechanical shutter. The control panel is equipped with a Full HD-display size of five and a half inches. The maximum flight distance is seven kilometers. The battery is designed for thirty minutes of flight. The price of such a device varies from 1.5 thousand euros. The advantages are as follows:
- attractive appearance;
- high-quality photo and video;
- maximum flight range.
From minuses it is possible to select only one - its inflated price.
Mavic pro
Manufacturer - "DJI". The most common version among household unmanned aerial vehicles. This unit combines compact size and high-quality shooting. Equipped with all the necessary functional abilities, up to the function of flying obstacles.
Also has excellent flying qualities. Flight time is no more than twenty-seven minutes. The maximum distance is up to seven kilometers. The cost of such a quadcopter is 900 euros. From the advantages we can distinguish the following:
- compact size;
- small control panel;
- the presence of a gyroscope.
Of the minuses:
- small viewing angle;
- poor wind resistance.
Phantom 4 pro
Equipped with a powerful processor and a modern vision system that allows you to shoot at three hundred and sixty degrees. Flight time does not exceed thirty minutes, and the maximum distance from the control panel to the quadcopter is about seven kilometers. The average cost of such a manipulator is 1900 euros. The disadvantages include too much cost.
Ehang Ghostdrone 2.0 VR
This drone is controlled by changing the angle of inclination of the mobile device. The package includes glasses with which you can control the device turns the head.
The distance does not exceed one kilometer, the time of one flight without recharging is twenty-five minutes. The cost of this version of an unmanned aerial vehicle is only 500 euros. So this version of the drone can be attributed to the budget.
3DR Solo
Before purchasing, you should take into account that the camera is not included in the package. The maximum distance is one kilometer. The battery allows for a twenty-minute flight. It is the most affordable option for a domestic drone worth 350 euros. Of the minuses can be identified:
- no camera included;
- there is no device to fly around obstacles;
- Equipped with GoPro cameras only.
Yuneec Typhoon H
Compact household drone, which is able to fly around obstacles and remove landing beams during the flight. The camera works at three hundred and sixty degrees. The range of action is one and a half kilometers. Manufacturer price is 1,200 euros.
Nuances of choosing a quadrocopter with a camera
To select the appropriate drone, you need to focus on the following parameters:
- Skill level In this case, you need to decide on your skills. If there is at least some knowledge in the management of such radio models, then you can immediately acquire a more professional and expensive version of the quadcopter. If there are none, then it is recommended to purchase the cheapest (training) version designed specifically for beginners.
- Place of use. The multiplier model is selected depending on where and for what it will be used. There is a very large number of various drones that can be used not only outdoors, but also indoors.
- Functionality. The more features embedded in the device, the more expensive its cost. But it must be borne in mind that most of the functions are absolutely useless for both beginners and professionals.
- The combination of price and quality. In this case, you need to pay attention not only to the quality but also to the cost of the quadcopter. Since often manufacturers overestimate the price.
Now you know what device models exist and how to choose it correctly, which characteristics to pay attention to.
