Is a Drone worth getting?

R-Rated said:

Why yes my friend it can! The Spark even had a handheld attachment so the user could carry it around without all the waspy buzzing but some users prefer using it in hands free mode.

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I might have to try that - for my own personal recreational use [and yes, my drone is registered with the FAA, I don't fly it for my channel].

I should also get someone with a Part 107 to fly the drone for me. That would be cool, but probably expensive.

-John

Drakhen99 said:

I might have to try that - for my own personal recreational use [and yes, my drone is registered with the FAA, I don't fly it for my channel].

I should also get someone with a Part 107 to fly the drone for me. That would be cool, but probably expensive.

-John

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I got all three of mine registered but no 107 work yet. Not ready for that mess. Plus Tennessee has too many trees over all the good roads or TFRS or private airports or birds of prey coming after the bugger and so on.

Still fun though. I think since I got my non-commercial license the rules changed a couple of times.

R-Rated said:

I got all three of mine registered but no 107 work yet. Not ready for that mess. Plus Tennessee has too many trees over all the good roads or TFRS or private airports or birds of prey coming after the bugger and so on.

Still fun though. I think since I got my non-commercial license the rules changed a couple of times.

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Yeah, it's all weird now, lots of things going on, moving pieces, and rumors I keep hearing about a Part 108 specifically for drone pilots. My mom's neighbor has a drone-flying business, and offered to teach me the ways of the drone force... but I haven't the time or inclination.

Maybe one day all will be settled enough to make it feasible, and then I'll pull the trigger on getting my drone into my videos. It would certainly add SOMETHING to it - like the only thing that's missing, LOL.
-John

Drakhen99 said:

So, what you're saying is that the gimbal in a drone can be used to get walkaround footage of one's motorbike? I like the way you think, sir!

-John

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It can. I've been playing with it. It works very well with the DJI, they're butter smooth in "Cine" mode.

Absolutely yes..Drone shots will elevate viewer's experience and you will have an advantage as a storyteller . Go for mini 3 or mini 3 pro according to your budget

Drakhen99 said:

So, what you're saying is that the gimbal in a drone can be used to get walkaround footage of one's motorbike? I like the way you think, sir!

-John

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I've done this, it works very well!

Following.......I have been thinking about getting one.

I always think about it and got very close to getting one, but its just another thing to think about.
I am not 100% sure it would add a great deal to my channel at this stage