Hi Long time lurker making his first post. I have a Potensic Atom 2 which I bought last Christmas. I haven’t used it loads as I honestly haven’t had much time between looking after the kids and work. The video quality is pretty good but the photos are pretty bit ropey. They are fine unless you zoo…

Consider second-hand (or pre-loved, second user if you prefer euphemisms) Then a good Mini 4 Pro Flymore is within budget - if you are going to be serious about flying hen you will need three batteries. If you aren’t too concerned about using a sub-250 gram drone to take advantage of the freedoms i…

[image] macspite: the Air2s I think that drone still takes some of the best pictures & videos I’ve seen on here, obviously knowledge & user helps but that sensor does a cracking job ! For sure

Thanks @macspite I would like to keep to the sub 250g types, which I know limits me. I’m not expecting full frame image quality, just something better than what I have now. Are second hand drones likely to have tired batteries? I’m aware of some of the potential issues with second hand ones. I’m n…

Any decent seller willanswer questions about the number of battry cycles and screenshot the controller screen toshow the cell voltages and capacity - or the Airdata graphs. Some aircraft have been surprisingly little used - bought in a rush of enthusiasn then interest wanes …

[image] macspite: Some aircraft have been surprisingly little used - bought in a rush of enthusiasn then interest wanes … And so many want the latest kit All the gear and all that ;o) @ianinlondon have you still got some kit for sale from the weekend?

I replaced my Atom 2 with a DJI mini 3, and was impressed with the improvement in image quality. A Mini 4 pro would be even better and may be available second hand or refurbished within your budget. Check out the Official Refurbished pages on the DJI website - that stuff is in pretty much as new c…

Thanks, I will have a look at the refurbished DJI stuff. I can get the Mini 5 pro with the cheap remote and 2 batteries for £619 (£588 with workplace discount) from Argos. The more I read on the X1, the less it looks like an upgrade. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good budget Drone like my Atom 2, but…

Dont know if you have access to Costco but they were doing a deal on mini 5 pro at £499 plus vat so £599 all in recently. Might be an option? :blush:

[image] divuk83: I can get the Mini 5 pro with the cheap remote and 2 batteries for £619 (£588 with workplace discount) from Argos. See this thread, Costco - Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo (RC 2) for 780 GBP - #30 by WoolySheep This is with 4 batteries for slightly cheaper, IF still available and…

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