Toys for the born to fly. What do you need to know about quadricopters in Belarus and what to look for?

Legal Training Program

A year ago, amateur quadrocopters operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz proscribed in Belarus. They worked outside permissible bands of radio frequencies and exceeding the maximum permitted power. Last year, the Unmanned Aviation Federation appeared in Belarus, which decided to ask state bodies the right for quadrocopter fans to fly on models of adequate power. And they succeeded. Certainly, pilots must now join the federation, buy a membership card for a base ticket and apply a sticker of more than half a kilo to the drone with their data up to the address of residence so that they can legally use a quadricopter of 100 mW at a frequency of 2400-2483.5 MHz

But that does not mean permissiveness. There are many areas in Belarus, flights are prohibited without the consent of the relevant departments. In addition, you can fly at a height of no more than one hundred meters, and the drone must be within the limits of the pilot's visibility.

Oh, yes, if you do not steal, but also take something, at the Ministry of Defense. And the images must be sent to the experts for review within seven working days.

If you have to transport a quadrocopter on the other side of the border, you will get not only membership in the federation, but also the conclusion of the State Committee for the provision of l & # 39; 39 Civil aviation that your device is not dual-use. The popular models kvadrokopterov already already pbaded such a procedure, but because the answer to you will arrive fairly quickly. Well, make sure to declare the device on departure, so that on the way to the customs did not find freshly bought.

Overview

If all these bureaucratic delays did not scare you away, let's move on to a short anti-corruption course for quadrocopters. The good of them on the market is represented by many: from the toy to the professional video recording tools.

Immediately, it is understood that cheap models will be lower than their more expensive counterparts by basic parameters. The range of their flight can range from 70 to 500 meters, and the flight time – from 5 to 30 minutes. In this case, pilots often buy extra batteries that go into the extended kit to prolong the fun.

Cheap UAV models are rarely equipped with cameras, and if they are included, it's not worth it to count on the 2018 level. Typically, these are 2-5 MP modules. For shooting in Full HD format, and even more for 4K, it will unlock a considerable amount. But you must understand your needs clearly: expensive video shooting tools will be either an expensive toy for adult kids or a tool to win.

An important feature is the ability to attach your own camera to action. All drones can not increase it. And if that's the case, the three-axis suspension stabilizes the camera's image.

Of course, the cheaper models and firmware do not have additional software features such as automatic flight modes or return to launch point.

The Beginner Pilot

MJX X708 is an excellent quadcopter for those who want to learn how to fly before moving on to more expensive models. The drone is quite small (31 × 31 cm) and lightweight (only 105 grams), equipped with detachable roll bars for propellers and additional engine screws in the kit. Inside the drone is a six-axis gyroscope that helps maintain its stability in the air. On the housing there is an LED lighting, which allows the pilot to navigate more easily in the space.

Complete with the drone comes a 4-channel control panel and a 550 mAh battery. From full charge, it allows you to tumble in the air for 8-9 minutes. Tumble, even in the literal sense of the word, allows the drone to perform a loop (360 degree side roll) by pressing a button.

The Syma X21 can fly 70 meters, but it's not that far. The fact is that it is a miniature UAV (13.5 × 13.5 cm), easy to lose sight of. Admittedly, it also has a more advanced version of the Syma X21W that is equipped with a camera.

By cons is a battery of 380 mAh, which will remain in the air for only 5 minutes. But the main problem is that the battery connector is proprietary. And that means that drones are only compatible with additional batteries from the same manufacturer.

Nevertheless, both drones are provided with a control panel to which you can connect a smartphone. Syma X21W is able to transfer an image from the built-in camera. Of course, the quality of the camera leaves much to be desired

Syma X5HC seems more serious than its counterparts. This quadcopter is equipped with a removable camera (not the best quality), an impressive remote control with a screen and a barometer. The latter allows the drone to hold the height with more confidence, but it slightly degrades its maneuverability in the air.

The drone is equipped with a removable 2 megapixel camera that allows recording videos on a microSD memory card. Of course, it is not necessary to wait for revelations on the stabilization and image quality of the camera's rigid fixation. Yes, and the image on the smartphone does not transfer it. Therefore, it can be completely abandoned in favor of the less expensive Syma X5, which will also be more manageable.

Faster, higher, steeper

In the middle budget price category, the choice of quadricopters is much wider. And there are models with brushless electric motor. They are more reliable, they are in a closed housing (they are not affected by moisture and dust), quieter and have a higher rotational speed, which gives them excellent dynamics from the start [19659009] camera One of these models is MJX Bugs 3 . The drone is not equipped with stabilization systems or rotary mechanisms, and so the fluidity of the video will be quite difficult. The drone does not have GPS and it will need only itself.

The Quadrocopter is very bright and even with the camera installed, it is easy to roll in the air for 18 minutes with a single 1800 mAh battery.

The same MJX publishes Bugs 6 and Bugs 8, which in some cases can be equipped with FPV monitors and helmets to control the drones in the first person, which is especially necessary for pilots who want to try them themselves. races on quadrocopters

slightly larger amounts y, but with a wider beam, you can buy an updated model of a quadrocopter Syma X8PRO . What is it worth only a camera in the kit that can stream video over Wi-Fi directly to the driver's smartphone. After all, fly and see the world of a much more pleasant height. The camera has several angles of attachment. In addition, the drone has a built-in GPS specifically for those who are afraid of losing quadrocopter in the field. This little stick allows you to hang drones in place, as well as automatically return to the launch site with a low battery charge.

However, there is a disadvantage – the collector motor with its drawbacks in reliability and sound. In addition, the Internet has mixed reviews on GPS, which often attracts glitches.

DJI Spark is a bit out of average budgets, but his is often called the best self-miniature UAVs. In addition, he is one of the most affordable DJI company kvadrokopterov. In this case, it is not necessary that a drone buys a separate controller because it can be paired with a smartphone via Wi-Fi and run directly from the hand.

His camera can shoot in Full HD, but only 30 frames per second. 2 axis stabilizer and electronic image stabilizer.

The main advantages of DJI Spark are compact size, gesture control and predefined automatic shooting modes: circular flight around the target, spiral removal, object tracking, and more. you do not have a pilot friend, this self-drone at a reasonable price (in comparison with other DJI drones) is quite capable of decorating your Instagram.

With the release of Xiaomi Mi Drone in 2017 a little in a hurry. Early buyers complained about firmware and compbad errors that did not allow calibration and flight. The actual model of the drone is precisely a camera with a 4K camera, which records the video in the maximum resolution at 30 frames per second. The suspension on the servomotors allows it to rotate 170 degrees horizontally and to skew 270 degrees vertically

Major league

In Belarus, the high-end price segment was occupied by the DJI quadcopter. This is not surprising because the company among the pbadionate has acquired the unofficial title of Apple in the world of unmanned aircraft. Mavic Air We have already reviewed and suppose that, following the "Phantoms", he can become the quadroopter of the next people. This foldable baby can record videos in 4K resolution, but stays in the pocket of the jacket. DJI tries to make high quality photography accessible to everyone, regardless of flying skills, and Mavic Air offers many preinstalled modes.

Drone received a three-axle suspension, an obstacle clearance system and several pre-installed flight scenarios. with the retention of the target in the frame, etc. The engineers drank the drone directly with all kinds of sensors that protect it from collisions with obstacles and correct the trajectory of their flight.

DJI Mavic Pro distinguishes size and weight. It also has foldable shoulders, but on top of that, the screws themselves add up.

And the story does not close on Inspire, that any amateur can not afford, but more "democratic" DJI Phantom 4 Pro A clbadic DJI design, a design that made its evidence on the previous three generations of the Phantom series. Phantom 4 Pro can record 4K videos at 60 frames per second.

On the five sides of the drone are installed visual sensors, as well as infrared to automatically avoid obstacles. The technique is still expensive and requires careful treatment. That's good when the builder thinks about it too.

In addition, for the Phantom 4 Pro, you can directly draw a flight path on the screen of the mobile device, along which it will fly at a specified speed. The driver can focus on the work of the camera by controlling the camera. Naturally, all branded automatic modes with tracking of moving objects in the frame are also present.

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