As explained in the previous post that included footage recorded by the drone, on June 11. 2013, Turkish Police fired bullets and eventually downed a radiocontrolled flying camera quadcopter during the protests in Taksim square, Istanbul.
Here’s the video, taken from the ground of the small, low flying drone being hit by the police plastic bullets.
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Where do you guys buy these things? There are tons of sites I have been looking at but all have different prices, packages, etc. Daunting for a newbie like myself. In particular did you use http://quadcoptercameras.com ? They have the DJI Phantom for $479, well under the 800 you mentioned.
Where do you guys buy these things? There are tons of sites I have been looking at but all have different prices, packages, etc. Daunting for a newbie like myself. In particular did you use http://quadcoptercameras.com ? They have the DJI Phantom for $479, well under the 800 you mentioned.