Thanks for jumping in and for giving me a rough idea of this space!
I was referring to drone lingo mostly, and understanding the space between what the group members here are interested in vs off-the-shelf ready-to-fly drones.
To you question, my main goal is to get into videography and photography with drones. My point of entry is real estate, but down the road I would love to go beyond real estate. Perhaps I'm thinking too much ahead, possible, perhaps not, I just like to understand the space before buying to know where I can go with investment xyz.
Larger platforms got my attention because I concerned ready-to-fly drones will have lots of limitations regarding the camera.
The reason for landing on this particular thread is that I was considering a S1000. I also quickly realized the conversation is educational and very likely "above my pay grade"
Cheers!
Well we're all in a continuous zone of learning... that's what makes the larger platforms rewarding & challenging.
The S1000 was readily available at multiple sites until about 2 yrs ago and the NOS "new old stock" Inventory basically dried up. Occasionally, a good condition used S1000 will show up... but it may have older electronics vs the A3 / A3Pro and Lightbridge. The NOS of A3PRO or Lightbridge Radio electronics has basically dried up too.
If you find one, and interested... feel free to toss us a line & link, we'll attempt to help examine.
On your comment on smaller out of the box platforms... the relatively new Mavic 3 series does have a MFT Sensor and produces very good results. The Smaller platforms also could meet real estate videography requirements.
If you'd like to use the Go4App that is common with the S1000, M600Pro larger platforms, a Mavic 2 Pro flies the same App for familiarity, and all these can use multiple 3rd Party Apps. The new platforms use the FLY App and can be a little more limited. A Mavic 2 Pro has been used by majority for Real Estate work... it'll produce good results.
One disadvantage of using a large platform... especially for Real Estate is 1) large size, 2) Older Radio limitations, 3) Crowd attention: some positive, some negative but it will get noticed. When I lift a M600Pro off my driveway just to examine, use batteries or test hardware & camera, it draws attention. Cars turn around and park to watch, people approach a little too close, etc. If you're not familiar, and you self-create a little problem & crash... you're looking at a hard to replace and pricey package.
A small platform isn't as impressive, but can fly more unnoticed and not alert some on ground. Most will provide excellent results and a lower level of nervousness flying in the initial flights.
Not trying to discourage the use of large platforms, mounting a DSLR with sharp lens produces excellent results and they are enjoyable to fly. Just suggesting if you're new to drones and the environment around flying drones, you might want to start with a Mavic 2 Pro or something similar. You'll get a great foundation that can be applied to larger platforms.
