Phantom 2 vision +

[NatCigg]

I downloaded the free version of video pad and edited a video just to play around and get a taste of it.  that was fun. then I converted the file to avi and tried to open it in windows and it was audio only. 

Whatever, I'm gitty to play around with these "tools" 

Adobe Premiere looks awesome but my computer can not run it. 

Ill will check out the local store and see if I can get my hands on a lower cost program in a box.

[colmbo]

Also, does anyone have any advice on flight range, control issues, and if going with the go pro setup is far better than DJI camera on the Phantom 2 vision+?

I have the P2 with GoPro and gimbal.  My bud has P2 with the DJI camera.  He prefers the DJI camera because it will shoot stills in RAW, the GoPro does not.  Whichever camera you have you need to have a gimbaled mount so you get a smooth shot.

I find that range is limited simply by my ability to clearly see the quad well enough to control it (I have 20/20 vision).  With a FPV set up it would be easier to fly farther away and still be able to keep the camera pointed where you want it.  I do not have FPV and am starting to wish I did….I missed a shot of a sea otter this past week because I didn't have FPV.

I have not experienced any control issues with my Phantom 2.  Several examples of "fly away" I have seen posted on Youtube, etc IMO were simply dumb thumbing the controls.  It does take some practice to precisely control the quad when it is pointed toward you…as with any RC aircraft.

[Gman]

I have  a couple DJI quads, but they are in the sub 1000 range.  I started with the 350 Horizon quad, but it wasn't a very good camera platform.  DJI has the best customer service out there IMO, good choice OP. 

[rabbidrabbit]

Just ordered one.  What the heck...

[Gman]

Which one did you order Rabbit?

The FC40 is excellent by all accounts, with a small in house camera system that give pretty good video.

The Phantom line I've been really impressed with, like I said, the 500$ 350 Quad from Horizon Hobby was ok, but there is no easy way to put a gimbaled camera mount on it, and the stock mount for the GoPro stinks.  Also, once the camera is aboard, the 350 strains with it IMO, and the flight times even with excellent aftermarket power sources is limited at best.  Don't get me wrong, the 350 without a camera is a great way to learn to fly a quad for the $, but the Phantom line for only about 1/3 more money is a huge, huge leap in quality.  As happy as I've been with Horizon for QA and customer service ( I have at least a dozen of their planes, helo's, quads, at least a few thousand in electric models), nothing beats DJI, and I'm not even in the USA, I'm in Canada.  Their dealers and reps here have bent over backwards for me on several occasions. 

You'll have a blast with it once you get it.

[rabbidrabbit]

https://store.dji.com/buy/phantom-2-vision-plus-with-extra-battery

Seems like it could be pretty fun.