For example the DJI Phantom 3 Standard. One of the best bang for buck drones with camera is now only $499 / €599! That is a 35% save. If you wish to know more about this drone then you can read our review here.

DJI Phantom 3 Standard

The best bang for buck drone with built-in camera from DJI! The drone features live-feed to smartphone, super stable flying and 2.7K HD video!

$499.00

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They have also lowered the price of DJI Phantom 3 Advanced and 4K (PS! Phantom 3 4K is not Phantom 3 Professional). Surprisingly both of the drones now cost exactly the same! And bare in mind, Phantom 3 4K is the drone that can shoot videos in 4K. You can read our review on the Advanced version here. Both the drones now cost $799 / €899.

DJI Phantom 3 Advanced

Amazing drone with built-in camera system. Features live-feed to smartphone, waypoints planning and special ultrasonic sensors for indoors flying!

$799.00

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You can read about the difference between these drones here:

So if you are looking for a new drone that comes with a camera then hurry and use these deals to score amazing drones at a great price!

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Waypoint mode allows you to predraw a path you wish for your drone to fly. It also gives you free hands to moving the camera as you wish while your drone is flying the preset path.

Follow Me mode makes the Phantom 3 keep its camera on you at all times and also flies automatically when you should move. PS! This is only for Phantom 3 series.

Point Of Interest makes your Phantom 3 automatically revolve around an object, person, or place of your choice in a perfect circle.

Course Lock makes your drone fly along a set path. By turning on Course Lock, your drone sets all flight controls to directions relative to where it is heading.

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Radio Controller

In my opinion a radio controller is the first thing you should pick out. Reason for this is that it is a completely stand alone component and also an investment. This is a one time buy and if in future you wish to build a second drone then you can still use your existing radio controller by simply purchasing another receiver. Also you can then remove the cost of the controller from your second drone build which will make it a lot more cheaper compared to ready made products.

Radio controller is basically the thing you control your drone with. It has joysticks and different knobs, all of which have their own purpose. These radios also have different amount of channels. Channels are basically the different programmable keys on your radio. For example, an 8 channel compared to 6 channel radio has 2 more channels that can be set for either controlling your camera gimbal or flying auto home etc. That is why you will also notice more knobs and such on radios with more channels because each knob has its own channel you can set a certain function to. For those interested in aerial photography I recommend 8 channels. This way you have enough channels for everything. Oh and go with a Mode 2 type Radio. Mode 2 means that the throttle and rudder stick is on the left. Throttle sticks don’t have a spring on them so it doesn’t go back to 0 once you release. Mode 2 is the best type for drone flying.

FrSky Taranis X9D

The best bang for buck radio controller by far is the FrSky Taranis X9D. This radio is super high quality and costs $200. When I say that it is high quality im talking it is as good as radios in the $400+ range so you are getting a lot for $200. Also why I recommend this radio is because it has a built-in telemetery system. What this means is that you can monitor the battery life of your drone straight from your radios screen. This makes flying much much simpler. Also open-source is HUGE in the RC industry. This radios software is completely open sourced and there is a huge selection of different settings etc to choose from. Another bonus is that FrSky is a company that is known for their great quality and reliable transmitter systems. Most cheaper radios are recommended to still use a FrSky transmitter module so with the Taranis you will already have all of that built-in.

FlySky/Turnigy 9X

If you are googling around you will probably also notice a cheaper radio called the FlySky/Turnigy 9X or 9XR. You can get those for probably around $60. Here is the catcher however, in order to properly use this radio you are going to need to do some modifications to it which will not end up being cheap.

1. The original software on it is crap.
2. There is no telemetry so you will have to guess how low your drones battery is.
3. Flying range is low and not as reliable as FrSky.
4. Does not come with a battery or back-light

So if you want the radio to be good, then firstly you can purchase a special board called the “Smartieboard” which is placed inside your radio. This enables features such as connecting the radio to your laptop and uploading a new open source software. This will also enable telemetry HOWEVER you will need to purchase a FrSky telemetry module for that. All of this in total will cost you $60+$52+$69+$15=$196 (radio + module with receiver + smartieboard + battery). Plus I havent added in shipping costs so it will end up costing more than a Taranis X9D. This is why I recommend saving up for a Taranis right away.

Personally I have both the FlySky 9X and Taranis radio and I too went through all of the FlySky 9X modifications. You might think that you are not going to need all of the features they bring but around 1 week in you will notice that you do. Being able to see your drones battery level straight on your radio makes your life so much easier and you will start to want it. If I was to start again I would purchase the Taranis straight away.

Flight Controller

Next up is the flight controller. Basically this is the brain of your drone. Every command you give with your radio controller the brain will execute. The flight controller things are a little more complicated.

Firstly you need to decide the purpose of your drone. Is it for racing or taking videos and photos. Once you have figured that out it is time for budget. The price range here is crazy high. We are talking from $20 to $3000. Obviously the $3000 controllers are professional grade for serious video companies but you get the idea.

A really good flight controller for shooting videos will end up costing around $200-$300 with GPS etc included. Main difference between racing and videography flight controllers is exactly the addons. Most racing controllers don’t have a GPS because there is no need for them. Also videography flight controllers need more stability which is why they have better barometers and such built in.

DJI Naza-M V2

DJI Naza-M V2 is for example one of the most reliable flight controllers available. It is specifically meant for drones that are used for shooting videos. It is very stable product and the software support is also super. Perhaps only negative part about it is that even for the $300 price tag Naza doesn’t have a follow-me or pathway feature. You would need to purchase iPad Ground Station to pre-set waypoints.

For the $300 you will get the Naza-M V2 flight controller and GPS.

3DR Pixhawk

3DR Pixhawk is perhaps the most complete flight controller available for videographers. It is a fully open source project that also has open sourced software. Configuring this flight controller is much more complex than the DJI Naza-M V2 but it does also come with more features. For example you can set waypoints on your android smartphone or tablet. This does require en external radio set but it costs much less than for DJI. Also the radio add-on shows info such as speed, battery life and allows tuning settings straight from your tablet.

The cost of this is $200 for Pixhawk and $90 for GPS. You are going to need the GPS module to gain full autonomity and enable GPS altitude mode. What that does is make your drone much more stable and stay in one place.

Acro Naze32 & KK 2.1

Acro Naze32 and KK 2.1 flight controllers are made for racing. Difference between racing and video flight controllers is that racing ones are much more straight forward. You can’t expect stuff such as GPS mode flying or crazy hovering stability. They are meant to make your drone fly fast and give you full control of your aircraft. The software on them is also much more complicated as it lets you change even the smallest settings.

KK 2.1 is more recommended for beginners. It is much simpler to configure than the Naze32. However Naze32 is more stable and allows more configuring. So one you have outgrown the KK 2.1, it might be a good idea to switch to Naze32.

KK 2.1 flight controller costs $30 and Naze32 $50.

Frame

Now it is time to pick a frame. Here we have a huge selection to choose from. You can simply type “quadcopter frame” into aliexpress and you will find plenty of options.

One of the most popular options for beginners is the DJI 450 flamewheel. Forget getting the original unless you are getting a good deal. There are plenty of cheaper clones out there and they are just as good if not better. 450 means the distance between motors diagonally (as in 450mm). This frame is big enough to lift a smaller action camera such as a GoPro comfortably.

This is where you need to think what you need your drone for. The more weight you wish to lift the bigger frame you are going to need. In order to lift a DSLR camera you are looking in the 680 to 1000mm frames. For racing you 250 frames are the most popular. But for beginners I would either go with a 250 or 450 frame.

A decent frame will cost you anywhere between $15 to $150.

Motors & ESC

Now before you choose motors you will need to have figured out the total weight of your drone. Including the weight you are planning to attach to it (cameras, gimbals etc). Once you have that calculate you can start choosing motors.

It is general knowledge that in order for your drone to lift off, the trust of motors has to be AT LEAST 2x higher than the weight of a drone. It is actually recommended 3x higher for most economical flight time. Good motors always have a data sheet available where you can check the thrust of a motor. They also point out the max amperage it will draw and always what voltage battery and size of propeller is used. This will also help you choose the correct ESC and propeller size for you.

A good budget motor for 450 sized quadcopters is Sunnysky X2212 with a KV980. I have personally used them and they are great. They have low vibration, great bearings and reliable. You can get them for $15 each. Be aware of clones though, if you buy them then only original Sunnysky. The clones have cheap bearings and really suck.

If you have more money and are looking for quality then check out T-MOTOR. They have the best quality motors available but also cost 2x more.

Oh yeah about the KV figure. KV is a bit complicated to explain, basically it refers to revolutions per minute when 1V (volt) is applied. Easiest way to put it: lower KV figure, more torque. So the lighter your craft the higher the KV figure.

Also one more thing, do not choose a motor that is too powerful for your drone. If you have too much thrust then your drone will go flying and you will have real problem controlling it and you will most definitely end up crashing.

Once you have your motors picked out and you know the max amperage, it is time to pick out ESC. ESC are electronic speed controllers. They control the speed of your motors. So when you move that throttle down on your radio controller, ESCs make your motors slow down. When picking ESCs go with some room for error. For example if your motor pulls 19A then go with 30A ESC instead of 20A. DJI has some pretty good and smart ESCs. They also come in nice modular packaging so they barely require any soldering. If you wish to go with any other then make sure you choose an ESC with SimonK software on them. SimonK is made specifically for quadcopters. ESC will cost you around $20 but you will need as many ESCs as you have motors.

If you are planning on purchasing a DJI Naza-M V2 flight controller then you might want to purchase DJI E310 tuned propulsion system. This includes 4 DJI motors, 4 smart ESCs, 9450 propellers and led lights for $160. This is a pretty good set to get started fast. It is perfect for drones weighing in the 800-1300g area.

Propellers

I have noticed that most sources recommend getting the largest propeller you can fit on your frame. Personally I disagree with that. Get the propeller that your motors datasheet recommends and try with that. If your drone feels heavy and starts hovering at high throttle position only then switch to bigger propellers.

For a quadcopter you are going to need 2CW (clock wise) and 2CCW (counter clock wise) propellers. So 4 in total. Buy cheap plastic propellers at first, such as Gemfan. You are going to crash your drone and you are going to break propellers, this is normal. Once you can comfortably fly and don’t crash anymore you can get more expensive propellers made out of carbon fiber. These Gemfans will cost you $2 for 4 so for $4 you will get 4CW and 4CCW propellers.

Also with propellers you will notice a number at the front: “9450”, “1045”, etc. Lets take 9450, first 2 digits mean the full length of the propeller. As in our case 9.4 inches. The last 2 digits stand for the pitch as in 5 inches. Generally

Graupner E-Propellers are highest quality and most recommended. They are made out of carbon fiber and cost around $15 each. Main advantage of them is that carbon fiber propellers have less vibration than plastic ones.

Battery

And to power all of that electonics we need a LiPo battery. On batteries you will notice 3 figures: S, mAh and C.

First of all S means the amount of cells. For example 3S has 3 cells. Each cell is 3.7 voltage average so a 3S battery is 11.1 voltage and fully charged at 12.6V. This figure has to be picked based on the motor you have chosen. On your motors datasheet it will say which voltage battery it works with. Choosing a battery with too high voltage will burn your motor.

Second is mAh which stands for capacity. Capacity basically means how much juice you have in your battery. Generally the higher capacity the higher your flight time. However higher capacity also means more weight to your battery so it is important to find the most economical solution. For beginners making a 450 drone I would recommend starting with a 3S 3000mAh 30C (maybe 20C depending on ur motors) LiPo. This will give you plenty of time to practice with. Once you are ready to fly with a camera and longer distances I would switch to 5000mAh.

Third is C figure which means discharge. This is the max amperage your drone can draw from your battery. Your battery has to be able to provide more amperage than your motors can pull. Here is an example: we have a 3S 5000mAh 20C LiPo battery. In order to calculate the max amperage we have to multiply the 20C with 5000 and we get 20×5000 = 100000mAh or 100Alix. As in the total amperage your motors draw has to be less than 100A. So the lower your capacity is the higher discharge rate you might need.

A 3S LiPo battery will cost you in the $13 to $22 price range so it is MUCH cheaper than having to purchase a new $100 DJI battery for a Phantom series drone.

Battery Charger

If im honest then this part was my biggest headache by far. A good bang for buck charger is iMAX B6. It has a charging power of 50W which transfers to max charge of 5A. This is max for charging a 3S 5000mAh LiPo as LiPos are charged with 1C as in 5000×1 = 5A. Never go above because it might damage your battery. This is a good beginners charger for 3S batteries and charges them fairly fast. Once you start using 4S and higher capacity batteries you might need to upgrade to more powerful chargers. iMAX B6 charger costs $43.

Connectors & Other

Okay we are almost finished. I have named all of the components needed to get your drone flying. But you are going to need to connect those components and sadly not all come with same connectors. You are going to need to purchase connectors such as XT60 (max amperage 60), 3.5mm bullets, wire and shrink tubing. You might also need a power distribution board, depending if your frame has 1 built in. The 450 does.

Basically what I’m trying to say is, you can make your drone so all components have their own connectors so if say a ESC should fail, you can easily swap it out without having to desolder everything. Oh and one more thing, you are going to need to solder and you will need to do it A LOT. So practice and learn it.

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UPDATE: You can check our Phantom 3 review here!

UPDATE! Downloading and installing the latest firmware, and updating the DJI GO app to the latest version (iOS V2.2.0 and Android V2.1.0 ), will enable the long waited Waypoints, Follow Me, Point Of Interest, Home Lock and Course Lock modes!

Both of the new DJI Phantom 3 represent the most intelligent and powerful consumer drones up to date. The only difference between them is the camera and the battery charge rate. We have put together a list of new features on both of the drones:

Phantom 3 Features

• Brand new 4k and 1080p video camera (more info below)
• Built-in DJI Lightbridge (720p Live HD view)
• New controller with 1.2mile (2km) range
• DJI Pilot App
• Visual and ultrasonic sensors
• Auto takeoff
• New battery

DJI is promising all the features that we have been missing in the Phantom series! The visual and ultrasonic sensors make flying the drone much easier indoors. They scan the floor under it and create patterns to indentify its position and move more accurately.

If you were hoping for follow me and ground station features then sadly still a No. The Phantom 3 has the hardware to allow it but DJI is keeping them to handle the positioning and fly to home features.

However, DJI has opened the access to developers and so we will probably see 3rd party apps that will allow the follow me and waypoint features!

Phantom 3 Advanced

DJI Phantom 3 Advanced has the weakest camera out of the 2 but is also the cheapest. It features a 1080p 60fps camera. The camera has also got a 94º field of view lens which eliminates distortion and fish-eye style view the GoPro has. An enhanced sensor allows more clarity and less noise while taking pictures at 12MP.

Another difference between the two is the battery charging time. The advanced version will charge the Phantom 3 battery in 96 minutes.

The Phantom 3 Advanced can be pre-ordered here for $999 (€1099)

Phantom 3 Professional

The Professional version features a new 4K 30fps camera. Everything else about the camera is the same as on the Advanced. The battery charging on the Professional, however is a lot faster – 60 minutes.

The Phantom 3 Professional can be pre-ordered here for $1259 (€1399)

The real question now is, Phantom 3 Professional, Advanced or maybe even Phantom 2? Basically if you want a simple ready to fly drone that comes with a camera then DJI Phantom 3 is made for you. Professional or advanced? That is up to you completely if you want the 4K availability or not.

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Autonomous Video Drones

Firstly what do we mean by autonomous? Well it’s simple, you can choose a path on a digital map that you want your drone to follow. This means that you don’t have to use a controller to fly the drone. Instead you can for example make it shoot a video of you riding a bike down a hill.

To be honest this is quite new in the commercial drone industry. In a weird way though they don’t cost that much more than drones that don’t have that functionality.

IRIS+ By 3D Robotics

This is one of the best GPS drones out there by far. 3D Robotics has been in the commercial drone market for a long time and has insane experience in the drone industry.

IRIS+ is a highly capable aerial video quadcopter. With a price of $750 it competes with companies like DJI. What makes IRIS+ stand out is the features and high build quality. For example it can fly for 20 minutes which is a lot for quadcopters. Secondly it has a full on 3PV Follow Me mode which makes the drone follow you! Not to mention they have clever software for tablets which lets you easily draw a path you want your IRIS+ to follow.

Another clever thing with the IRIS+ is that you can choose for extras to be added. Such as gimbal, propellers, legs, LiveView for GoPro which allows you to fly FPV. If you wish to buy one with extras then you’ll have to visit the 3D Robotics website.

HEXO+

HEXO+ is a brand new completely autonomous drone that is made for aerial filming. Unlike most other drones, you don’t control the HEXO+. What you do is set your framing in their special app and you are good to go. The drone follows and films your every move exactly how you set the frame.

HEXO+ has not been released to the public yet. It was funded on Kickstarter and managed to get over 1.3 million dollars. You can pre-order the drone on their website hexoplus for a price of $1149, which includes a GoPro Gimbal. Shipping has been said to start in September 2015.

Since HEXO+ has not been released yet, there is not much to know about the drone. Personally I would wait till the official release and see what others think.

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This is alarmingly more common among DJI Phantom users, or so it seems. Of course we are still dealing with a small number of people who have had this problem but it’s still an expensive problem.

Drone Flyaway Solution – GPS Tracker

One of the best ways to track your lost drone is by using a GPS tracker. Genius right? Simply attaching a small cheap GPS tracker onto your drone can save you hundreds of dollars.

The GPS tracker market is quite big. Some of the most popular are the SainSpeed TK102 ($24) and Real Time Portable Mini ($24). They also have the best reviews and have been tested on quadcopters. Not to mention in situations where the drone flyaway has happened.

How it works?

GPS tracker sends you it’s latitude and longitude coordinates which you can then use on google maps to find your quadcopter.

For the tracker to work however, you need to get a separate SIM card for it. A simple way is to buy a pre-paid SIM card. Most people in the USA prefer T-Mobile because their pre-paid SIM cards don’t expire till after 90 days. So do some research before getting a random pre-paid card.

After adding the SIM card you have to configure the device. Most trackers have their own instructions. For a long detailed guide for the SainSpeed TK102 visit TK102 GPS Tracker Instructions.

PS! Due to the GPS tracker using a SIM card to contact you, there has to be cell coverage for it to work!

Mounting

Mounting the GPS tracker to the drone is simpler than you think. One of the easiest solutions is to use self adhesive velcro. It’s strong enough and you can remove the tracker anytime. If you feel safer with a more permanent mount then use zip ties if you can. Or you can even use tape.

Conclusion

Drone flyaway is not extremely common but when it happens it can be a huge headache. A simple GPS tracker is a good investment if you fly your drone quite often.

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DJI Inspire 1

DJI Inspire 1 is one of the most fully-featured consumer ready-to-fly drone that we have seen so far. The Inspire 1 has combined everything they have learned from the Phantom series to bring the best video and photography solutions. The first thing you will probably notice is that it comes with it’s own camera.

The Inspire camera supports full 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels) recording in 25fps and “UltraHD” 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) in 30fps. It also supports shooting in 1080p and 720p in 60fps. The camera itself is 12MP and can take a photo in both JPG and RAW. Unlike most drones with built-in cameras, DJI Inspire 1 also has a three-axis gimbal system to remove any vibration caused by the drone.

Another brand new interesting feature Inspire 1 has is “Optical Flow”. Optical Flow allows the usage of the drone indoors where GPS doesn’t work. Apparently Optical Flow uses a camera that takes sample pictures of the ground and ultra-sonic waves to track the drones location.

DJI Inspire 1 flight controller has all the staple features like Intelligent Orientation Control, Point of Interest and the Return Home. Another interesting feature is the ability to use 2 controllers. That allows you to fly with 1 controller and your friend to control the camera with the other one. It also integrates DJI’s Lightbridge system  which retails alone for about $1,400. Lightbridge allows you to see and store 1080p video in real time at a distance of up to a mile.

Specifications

• 12MP Camera
• 4K (4096 x 2160): 24fps, 25fps
• UltraHD 4K (3840 x 2160): 24fps, 25fps, 30fps
• 1080p: up to 60fps
• 720p: up to 60fps
• Maximum Bitrate: 60 Mbps
• Card Slot: microSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 64 GB
• Photography: Single shot, Burst: 3, 5, 7 fps, Time-lapse
• 3-Axis Gimbal
• Up to 1.2 Mile Radio Range
• GPS Stabilization System & Optical Flow Sensor
• DJI Lightbridge Ground System
• Live 720p HD Monitoring with Lightbridge
• Retractable Carbon Fiber Arms
• 360° Shooting
• Dual Transmitters Supported
• Battery: 6S LiPo; 22.2 VDC, 4500 mAh / 99.9 Wh, 180 W
• Price: $2,900 with one transmitter, $3,400 with two

As you can see DJI Inspire 1 has one of the best specifications out there and definitely the best when it comes to ready-to-fly drones. Based on the price the drone isn’t for everyone and most definitely not for hobby flyers. Personally I’m not so sure how professionals will accept having to use the Inspire camera and not their own. For more information visit the DJI website.

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As you are aware the situation has been complicated in Ukraine for some while now. This has made ordinary citizens launch a new initiative to supply Kiev’s beleaguered and badly equipped troops. Over the past three months volunteers have provided uniforms and bulletproof vests for government soldiers whose army-issue fatigues have fallen apart.

Crowdfunding has gotten really popular and more and more ideas have gotten funded. Through a Ukraines crowdfunding site The People’s Project the people of Ukraine donated enough to fund a building of a drone! But not a drone that would be shooting people. It’s basically your standard UAV toy drone/quadcopter. Except it’s a lot higher quality and more powerful. They are planning to use it to spy on the rebels above the Donetsk and Luhansk provinces and the border of Russia.

The cost of this drone is calculated to be around $35000. A designer and some volunteers helped build the frame and the Ukrainian military provided the chips in the technical equipment.

I think we can see this happening more and more. Sadly however will it bring tougher laws to flying a drone? We are already pretty limited when it comes to shooting videos. Hopefully this won’t bring fear in people thinking we are KGB spies.

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Dronestagram recently hosted a photo contest for the best photos shot with a drone. The sponsors of the competition were also impressive. From GoPro to National Geography!

Dronestagram is a site dedicated to images and videos taken in air.

The prizes given out were quite impressive as well:

• 1st Prize: 1 DJI Phantom 2 + GoPro Black Edition + $200 offered on a print on canvas, aluminum or plexiglas. Also a feature on the National Geographic website + the Photo published on the French National Geography edition.
• 2nd Prize: 1 Parrot AR.Drone Elite Edition Sand + $140 offered on a print on canvas, aluminum or plexiglas.
• 3rd Prize: 1 Parrot AR.Drone Elite Edition Sand + $100 offered on a print on canvas, aluminum or plexiglas.

Contest Winners

1st Place: Capungaero

http://www.dronestagr.am/bali-barat-national-park-indonesia/

2nd Place: Jericsaniel

http://www.dronestagr.am/manila-philippines/

3rd Place: Drone-cs

http://www.dronestagr.am/annecy-france/

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Blade Guards

Probably the most important accessory for everyone. Flying near and through trees can damage the blades and the guards help avoid it. It’s nothing but a little round plastic safeguard that can be attached to the motors. You can buy them straight from DJI and cost $15. If you have a DJI Phantom 2 then they won’t work sadly. For that DJI has the Phantom 2 guards which are $29. They are bigger than the other model.

Carbon Fiber Blades

Blades been ruined? Don’t worry you can buy a new set of them. The stock propellers are good but you can consider replacing them with carbon finer. The main reason for this is that they are lighter than the original. Also having carbon fiber propellers means they don’t bend which should offer smoother flying. Carbon fiber for Phantom can be found for 4 for $10 which isn’t a lot at all. The DJI Phantom 2 are more expensive and they are around $25 for 4. You can find them on ebay, for example here: Carbon Fiber Propellers. Make sure you read user submitted reviews because there are quite a bit of shady propellers that won’t work.

Case

This is far from a must. It’s more of an accessory to make your life easier. Having a case is definitely a good thing if you travel a lot with the drone. You can expect the case to cost around $200. It should fit the drone, its accessories and even a GoPro. The inside is usually made out of special foam to protect your equipment from vibrations and drops. GOProfessional is one many companies that has experience at this and you should definitely check them out.

Credit: GoProCases.com

Extra Battery

This is probably the most obvious thing to have. We have all experienced how the drone stops working right when you actually need it. Shooting videos can take time and that’s why it’s a good thing to have some spare charged batteries in your pocket. The Phantom 1 battery costs around $30 and it will give you around 10 minutes of extra flight time. The Phantom 2 has a different battery and that will cost you around $160. DJI does however promise a 25-28 minute flight time with it.

Mounts

You can read quite a lot about the mounts for DJI Phantom 2 here: Best GoPro Mounts. With the DJI Phantom 1 you’ll probably be using adhesive mounts and for that you can add the Anti Vibration Anti-Jello Vibration Isolator. This will remove the vibrations from the drone and by that improve the video quality. They cost $10 and made by DJI. The newest DJI Phantom 2 mounts all have some anti-vibration function already included so there isn’t one needed for that.

As you can see adding accessories can increase the price of your drone. Some more and some less and this is something that should be thought about. This should be taken as a serious investment.

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