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DJI Phantom 3 Review - There's something truly special going on in the realm of modern drones. Not only are we starting to see much more capable quadcopter ...

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DJI has propped up their Phantom model, packed more power and features in its newer version, called; Phantom 2 Vision+. Looks like DJI has taken the feedback ...

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Here is a detailed and un-biased review of the Cheerson CX-20. The Cheerson CX-20 is a full size quadcopter that's in direct competition with other full size ...

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Welcome to the Cheerson CX-10 review. This quadcopter is a kids' favorite toy. With a price tag below $20, we can see why parents also love the Cheerson CX-10. ...

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The full Blade Pico QX review is finally here! Mini-quads like the Blade Pico QX are all the rage, especially with people that spend a lot of time indoors and ...

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Welcome to our Blade Nano QX review page! On this page, we're going to be reviewing the Blade Nano QX, and once armed with our in-depth knowledge of this ...

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The Blade Nano QX 3D review is a step up from the original Blade Nano QX, which is a lesser capable version of this quadcopter drone. The Nano QX 3D is able to ...

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Read our full Blade Glimpse Review before spending hundreds of dollars on drones with features you don't need. This is an affordable mid-sized quadcopter with ...

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The Blade FPV Nano QX is a scaled down version of a full size quadcopter that people are seeming to really love. Now granted, the Blade FPV Nano QX isn't ...

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Aerial drones like the Blade 350 QX3 seem to be the all-around crowd favorite when it comes to having fun with technology these days. Nearly everyone alive ...

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    Drone Examiner March 24, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    We recommend sturdy drones such as the DJI Phantom 4, Yuneec Typhoon H, or even higher end drones such as the DJI Inspire 2.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    Bob,

    Have you tried Amazon?

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    Richard,

    I haven’t heard of anyone installing that gimbal on the 3DR Solo. But my advice would be to just stick with the 3DR Solo Gimbal.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    Unfortunately the DJI Phantom 3 is not waterproof.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    The 3DR Solo drone would be your best bet. Not sure what’s your budget (the 3DR Solo is not exactly cheap), but that’s the drone that will do what you’re looking for.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks for the tips, and I completely agree with you Carter. The Cheerson CX-20 it’s a really good quad.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    For your needs I would stick with the 3DR Solo. The range itself shouldn’t really be a deal breaker, unless you know for sure you are going to need the extra range that the Phantom 3 offers.

    The 3DR Solo also offers Smart Shots like Cable Cam, Orbit, and Follow that will be great for your business and personal needs. You will need to buy the camera separately though.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    I have flied the drone. I haven’t really had any issues with it. It is a first generation, but 3DR has released drones of great quality in the past, it’s not exactly like it’s their very first drone they ever manufactured.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Salim,

    There’s been a few people telling me about that same issue with the Heli-Max 230Si. I only had this one for a little bit and didn’t really have an issue.

    Out of those two I prefer (based on my needs and taste) the Bebop, but the 200 QX it’s a good product as well.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    Have you tried Amazon? It says they have a few in stock.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    Are you referring to the FPV Goggles?

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Shawn,

    I personally haven’t had a major issue with this drone. But I also never fly any of my drones when raining or when it’s windy. How high are you trying the drone to go?

    I haven’t flied a drone outside of Houston where the altitude is 43ft (according to Google), so I wouldn’t be able to tell you how the drone will perform at that altitude.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

    We didn’t have a bad experience when we tested the drone indoors nor outdoors with good climate (no wind and no rain). Possibly they gave you a faulty quadcopter?

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I do agree the DJI Phantom 3 is slightly better right out of the box. But in the long run the 3DR Solo may be a better option, since it was designed to be “Future-Proof” and you wouldn’t need to replace it anytime soon.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Edward,

    I’m not completely sure if it’s capable of doing aerial mapping with modifications/upgrades, but out of the box, the 3DR Solo drone is not designed to do that.

    3DR does offers other drones (more pricey) that are designed to do aerial mapping out of the box.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Nick,

    You need a GPS enabled device, such as smartphone, tablet, etc. There’s already equipment out there that will hold/hide your smartphone safely. You can take a look at this video, it’s not the 3DR Solo, but it’s another product by 3DR that utilizes the same Follow Me technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CCQy1cbbfE

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    Filipe,

    I would recommend practicing with an entry-level drone if you have never flied one before. But the 3DR Solo drone it’s my recommendation if you were to decide them two, the 3DR Solo offers 4 Smart Shots that you can use with the push of a button: Cable Cam, Orbit, Selfie, and Follow.

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    I’m not sure what you mean by “safe boudery”, but you have 4 Smart Shots that you can use with the push of a button: Cable Cam, Orbit, Selfie, and Follow.

    You can find more info about each here: http://3drobotics.com/smart-shots/

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    Drone Examiner August 12, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Here is what it says about the Accessory Bay at their official website: “A built-in port designed for carrying accessories other than gimbals or imaging devices.”
    http://3drobotics.com/evolve/

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    Drone Examiner May 28, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Wouldn’t that be awesome? 🙂

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    Drone Examiner May 28, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Thank you SFKeepay. We really appreciate your feedback.

    We are always on the look for new drone releases in order for us to provide our readers with unbiased and honest quadcopter reviews.

    Stay tuned for more news and reviews.

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    Drone Examiner May 28, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    Great info Tim.

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    Drone Examiner May 28, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    The 3DR Solo is not waterproof and it takes about 1.5 hours to recharge the battery.

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    Drone Examiner April 25, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Hi Joseph,

    You are correct, the Phantom 3 uses a built-in camera and the Micro Cinema Camera is not compatible, or at least not yet. We will need to see if some aftermarket manufacturer tries to get their hands on it and make something to be able to integrate this camera into the DJI Phantom 3.

    The drone they tested this camera on, was actually on a Phantom 2.

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    Drone Examiner April 22, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    Hi Tom,

    Yes, the Blade 350 QX3 is much better. Depending on the features that you’re looking in a quadcopter, the Parrot Bebop drone is another good option for almost the same price.

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    Drone Examiner April 7, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Hi Michael,

    Yes, you can live stream imagery over to a tablet, phone, or compatible monitor. The controller has a mini-HDMI and USB port that allows you to connect mobile devices or compatible screens/monitors.

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