What would make a good backup drone

[Stratospheric]

Hi all

We have got an inspired 2 with X5S camera but what would be a good backup drone? This would be used to practice as well as be used if our inspire is out of action. We have a budget of about £1200.

Thanks

 

[Advexure]

Hey there – Typically a backup unit is identical to the primary unit you are running but with a budget in mind that is not always suitable. We then see some guys have Phantom 4 Pro/Pro+ units to backup their Inspire 2 units.

When looking at an Inspire 2 backup typically the setups we do just have an extra aircraft only as a backup (no additional RC, batteries, charger) with another X5S so that you have a complete duplicate of everything in the air (assuming you've got multiple sets of batteries).

I'm not familiar how pricing on a P4 Pro would be in euros but based on where the conversion seems your budget would be right around the cost of a P4P.

Hope this information helps. Have a good day!

 

[Stratospheric]

Yes ideally we would buy a second inspired 2 chassis but that is £2800. What about the Phantom 3 professional?

 

[Advexure]

Yes ideally we would buy a second inspired 2 chassis but that is £2800. What about the Phantom 3 professional?

Anything from the Mavic (or even the Spark) to a second I2 unit could be a backup but it depends on what kind of applications you are typically shooting and what you demand in terms of video formats and imaging capabilities. Phantom 3 Professional is a great unit, most significant difference between the P3P and P4P are the obstacle avoidance sensors, camera sensor (camera on P4P is a big jump from P3P) and flight time with it's larger battery.

 

[bluelight.support]

For me it depends on what your using it for, we have an I2 and are looking ar a Matrice 200 when it comes out as a backup (or indeed main) unit. We are mainly involved in high quality mapping, and other specialist imaging, and not video.

 

[lake_flyer]

Mavic Pro

 

[cvanhoose]

Like others have stated, it would be subject to your applications of use. I can get away with a Mavic Pro in most cases for records as a backup, but the Mavic can only be a backup for live shots if you have a CrystalSky monitor. Another factor would be the image quality needed/required.
Live shots to screen for a local event is acceptable in my opinion from a MavicPro.
Inspire 2 for the win.

 

[dkotinsky]

Hey there – Typically a backup unit is identical to the primary unit you are running but with a budget in mind that is not always suitable. We then see some guys have Phantom 4 Pro/Pro+ units to backup their Inspire 2 units.

When looking at an Inspire 2 backup typically the setups we do just have an extra aircraft only as a backup (no additional RC, batteries, charger) with another X5S so that you have a complete duplicate of everything in the air (assuming you've got multiple sets of batteries).

I'm not familiar how pricing on a P4 Pro would be in euros but based on where the conversion seems your budget would be right around the cost of a P4P.

Hope this information helps. Have a good day!

How much is Inspire 2 body only, no remote, battery , charger etc.?

 

[Advexure]

How much is Inspire 2 body only, no remote, battery , charger etc.?

They are $2,599.

 

[dkotinsky]

Thanks for info. I'd just spend another 400 and get everything.

 

[Daniel Murphy]

Hi all

We have got an inspired 2 with X5S camera but what would be a good backup drone? This would be used to practice as well as be used if our inspire is out of action. We have a budget of about £1200.

Thanks

I got a used Inspire 1 v2 it will support your camera and there are number available on eBay.