Do you have to have other tech items such as an ipod or wi-fi to fly this and take videos or pics? I am low tech and this is my first copter.
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Hi, this is mi first copter too, it´s awesome, yes, you need to have an iphone, ipod, android, etc. but a kindle fire tablet works best.
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As far as I know, no. I bought the FC-40 for my son, and he took video just fine by itself. I have the Phantom 1, with a gimbal and a GOPro Hero 3 camera. No wi-fi signal of any kind should be on, as it will interfere with the compass. Here where I live, there are too many Wi-Fi signals, and it is difficult to calibrate the copter. The lights will flash red and yellow. Be sure to wait for the sequence of the lights before you fly!
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You do need an Ipod for the vision system so that you can see what the camera is seeing and it also gives you altittude, direction and range plus the number of satelights you have locked on with the GPS. Additionally, you really need prop guards, an extra set of blades and for most people an extra battery or two. I recommend a carrying case if you are traveling with it. It is however an excellent first drone to own....but there are many versions.....each with advantages so make sure you do your research on what you really need. For a new flyer you DO need FPV (like the Vision).
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To get FPV from the GoPro you need a transmitter and a receiver monitor. The DJI iOSD puts a lot of useful information on the screen but is not needed to fly FPV. It is very good to have though. When I first got my Phantom I had the set up with just the GoPro, I could only view the video post flight on the phone app or hooked up to a TV. Then I got a transmitter (DJI) and monitor receiver(Flightsight Black Pearl) which worked great. Then I added the iOSD and the information that I receive from that thing makes flying much easier and I think safer. YuoTube has a lot of videos on how to use that set up.
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It's connected through Wi-Fi. I go into the setting in my iPhone or iPad. Find the drone and that's it!
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Your Ipod will work without buying additional equipment. The unit was designed to interface with Apple products.
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the quad-copter itself is not programmable however if you could get a controller differnetn programable contoller to operate it you might have something the other thing you should note is this does not meet one of the requirements for life being that it cant sense its surroundings because it doesn't have a camers
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Hi. This bundle comes with the camera. It's an awesome deal and a fantastic camera! Check the camera model #s this is NOT the model with the WiFi feature. That may be the differentiator. I actually purchased an Eye-Fi SD memory card that gives me WiFi capabilities to transfer my pics to multiple devices. It's tha Bomb.com
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Mine did, yes. Not listed on the package contents, but it was in there loose, under the plastic form that holds the remote and copter. This thing is amazingly stable and easy to fly. Haven't tried the camera, so I can't say about the SD card. Mysteriously, about two weeks after this showed up, I also got two extra batteries in the mail. Didn't order them, didn't pay for them, no idea if they amen with it or not. Took almost 30 days for everything to show up.
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No. Very very light drone. And not very reliable to begin with so putting an expensive camera on it would be like throwing it away.
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I got this off of a review on the Internet for the camera. I hope this helps Wi-Fi compatibility keeps you smartly connected Wireless LAN capability gives you the freedom to transfer photos and movies taken with the camera to other smart devices with Wi-Fi, such as smartphones and tablets*. * This function requires installing a Wireless Mobile Utility to the smart device prior to use. This can be downloaded from Google Play or App Store at no charge. Compatible OSs: iOS 6.0 or later, Android 2.3 or later (smartphone)/Android 3.0 or later (tablet).
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open the camera app and you can take or record video. your are going to need to have a memory card for additional storage.
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You don't need to connect via your home or work wifi. However, the drone has it's own wifi. You need to be able to connect with that via your controller (ex: iPhone). Hope that helps.
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No this unit does not have video. And is extreamly hard to control. I rate this quad 3/10
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Your better off returning the copter before Christmas. I returned it twice for various defects. I had brought it to an RC shop and it was verified for defects with the circuit board that affects flight, TX and camera. Your better off not dealing with this company at all.
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I wish I could answer your question but I am the Gramma, I gave this to my grandson & I have no clue as to how to connect anything to anything. All I know is that my grandson found this copter hard to control. Plus, he said the battery did not last long. It looks like a fun toy but, in the end, I really don't think it works well.
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No, this is a camera gimbal. There are other devices such as the Immersion RC a/v transmitter, IOS mini and a monitor that you would need.
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You should look at the Walkera QR W100S. It can be flown using an iPhone or such, set to gravitational mode. That means you simply tilt your iPhone and the copter reacts accordingly.
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Yes you can upload your video footage to a MAC if it has LION or above. I have to concure with others, extremely hard to fly, impossible for young kids.