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Talon as my first tiny whoop? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 month ago by bowreality@lemmy.ca to c/drones@lemmy.world

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I had previously looked at getting a BetaFPV Air75. It’s out of stock at my store right now so I am looking a bit further into what I want.

What I want to do: move on from sim, first indoors, then outdoors. I am not really into acrobatics or racing. My (first) goal is really to comfortably cruising around and taking pics/video on the farm.

Now I came across these cinewhoops and I am thinking that might be a good one to start with. Right now best deal and available is the Talon:

https://www.hglrc.com/products/hglrc-talon-2-inch-cinewhoop-analog-hd-fpv-drone

I watched/read several reviews and it seems to be a good beginner option that sits between sturdy tiny whoop (incl indoors flying) and filming outdoors eventually. Price is right in my range too! It can also carry a GoPro which I have.

Now there are two options available: VTX 800mW analog or Power kit (no vtx)

I don’t think I’ll like analog and eventually opt for something like the DJI O3?!

Can I mount that later if I go with the power kit? Really in the beginning I won’t even film. I want to practice flying. But I would love it if I could add a camera (go pro or dji) later. Is that what the power kit if for?

Does anybody know?

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[–] sobchak@programming.dev 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Looks like the power kit comes with a DJI cable for an O3 air unit, so I would guess you could add one later. Indoors flying may be hard with a 2". May not have much thrust headroom if a GoPro is mounted. Other than that, looks fine. Replacement frames don't look too expensive.

[–] bowreality@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks for the reply. I picked one up at a local store yesterday. They confirmed it’s my choice of what vtx I add later. Even analog will work. That’s a great option for beginners I think. I have enough to figure out re flying I don’t want to think about vtx and googles yet.

I watched a YouTube video about indoor flying and that guy uses it for real estate filming. Even with a go pro and o3.

No getting it to bind … so much to learn for a beginner lol

[–] bowreality@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 weeks ago

Flying now! 🥳