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The Cheap Quadcopter Video Drone: Lamont Peak Trail

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Channel: Quadcopter 101 · 2014 · Science & Technology

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Video flight with my $90 WLToys V262 Cyclone quadcopter ($80 for US customers, click on US warehouse to get price ). This is a great quadcopter for simple, cheap, and easy aerial video tasks. It can lift this Mobius actioncam, and also the GoPro Hero 3 video cameras. WLToys V262 Quadcopter http://www.banggood.com/WLtoys-V262-Cyclone-2_4G-4CH-6-Axis-RC-Quadcopter-With-Camera-RTF-p-77720.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3

Mobius Action Camera http://www.banggood.com/Mobius-Full-HD-Sports-Camera-1080P-30FPS-720P-60FPS-For-Multirotor-p-90648.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3

Another flight using the Windsurfer parabolic reflector. This flight is located in the southeast corner of the Sierra Nevada mountains, somewhere between Hwy 178 and Kennedy Meadows road. The location is the Lamont Peak Trail. Very few people visit this area, or even know it exists, probably because it's well hidden, near but off the beaten path. That's a shame because it is a beautiful area, great for hiking, picnicking, camping, fly-fishing (South Fork Kern), or whatever outdoor adventure interests you. And here is the exact location: https://www.google.com/maps/preview/@35.7875119,-118.0708354,85m/data=!3m1!1e3

As I always recommend, beginners please consider this cheaper option to learn to fly on before purchasing an expensive high-end quadcopter such as DJI Phantom or even AR Parrot. Keep in mind that crashing is inevitable for all RC beginners (it's a right of passage). The V262 is somewhat durable, as is the Phantom. But stuff happens. It also takes time learning to maintain orientation on a quadcopter. Losing orientation in flight can lead to bad results. Would you like to risk a $100 or a $1000 quadcopter while learning to fly? Once you're comfortable flying, then consider the higher-end models (that is if you're still interested).

Are you new to quadcopters?  Want to learn more, including quadcopter reviews, modifications, flying tips, etc...?  Then please visit http://quadcopter101.blogspot.com.

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