Go Pro vs Drone

[Ronzo]

So I was thinking about purchasing a Go Pro and my research led me to drones.
While I like the idea of having a camera on motorcycle some where to record parts of my adventures on and off the bike, the pics or vids are still from the same perspective....ground level.
I have seen some adventure riders drone videoS as and they are stunning and show things from a unique perspective.
Interested in hearing your thoughts/opinions.

 

[SHUMBA]

Hmmmm, not sure how a drone and a motorcycle are able to do a video.
Agree, it would interesting to see a ride from above.
Go pro, nah....over priced, last I looked at Go pros, they were unable to loop, instead, when the micro sd card is full it stops. Unable to plug in an external power source.
I'm using the Sena prism tube wifi camera.
I have one mounted on my helmet, and a second sena prism tube wifi mounted on the rear of my motorcycle.
Sena costs less, it will loop and I plug in a 10,000 milliamp power pack (size of a smart phone) and it powers the camera for two full days of riding.
SHUMBA


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[moto.monk]

Had a gopro karma with extra battery @,$1200 bucks. Dont get it and if anything get a gopro 6 with lots of sticky mounts for $150 out the door easy. The pics sucks but video is amazing at 30 fps and 1080p. Plus the audio is amazing if close to your mouth with little wind noise.

 

[bolek]

Hi Ronzo,
if you want an interesting video, you need a action camera AND a drone. Action cam as a base and drone shots as a spice

...and of course - the most important thing is to be a familiar with the video-editing software

 

[AVGeek]

I now there are some drones that can track you (usually via your mobile device) as you ride/drive/walk/whatever. The biggest challenge with drones is battery life, as in they don't last long.

 

[Ronzo]

This concept was pretty cool but after taking $ for pre orders the company folded.

 

[Panman]

Once done doing the top of the world Hwy G and I meet up with a Father & Son team that had done the Top also that day. The son was a Tech geek and had a drone that he flew from the ground and tracked Dad for a while. The footage was awesome even on his phone, he told me that he could have bought a drone that tracked but didn't as it was few more hundred dollars.
As stated above both would be cool if you had the editing skills!

 

[mikebmeehan]

I would go for Go Pro as it is easy to install and can mount to different locations of my helmet. Since I have experienced in using GoPro, it produces great shots during my ride. it's I like so much. I use the GoPro Hero 8 Black Waterproof Action Camera it's so nice. It i found from the Sportyjournal website that proved to be very useful for me

 

[MattR]

The drone is much more fun, but it takes a while to setup ready for flying. I have one that will track but only up to around 30mph. Ariel shots are great for providing a different perspective.

But for when you ride over the brow of a hill and an unexpected wonderful vista opens in front of you, a bike or helmet mounted camera is better.


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[ballisticexchris]

I have a few cheap drones I fly around for fun. The footage is not bad. The biggest issue is airspace restrictions. There are very few places that you can legally fly a drone. All National, State and County parks as well as a big chunk of the USFS are off limits to drones. If you get caught it's hefty fines and prison time. Up to $250,000.00 and three years in prison. FAA is very serious about unregulated drone usage.

I fly under the exception of recreational flyers and have my registration number attached to my drones. Both mine are under 250 grams so I don't have to register the drones themselves. I am also limited to 400' max ceiling. I use Airmap to get flight clearance before each flight. I keep my drones in sight at all times.

It is against FAA regulations to have a drone follow you unless you or someone else can have sight of it at all times. You cannot fly over humans or private property. And many many pages and hundreds of restrictions.

If you are a serious drone pilot then simply go to your local airport and get a Part 107 license and a lot of restrictions can be waved with FAA approval.

 

[gunslinger_006]

I have a few cheap drones I fly around for fun. The footage is not bad. The biggest issue is airspace restrictions. There are very few places that you can legally fly a drone. All National, State and County parks as well as a big chunk of the USFS are off limits to drones. If you get caught it's hefty fines and prison time. Up to $250,000.00 and three years in prison. FAA is very serious about unregulated drone usage.

I fly under the exception of recreational flyers and have my registration number attached to my drones. Both mine are under 250 grams so I don't have to register the drones themselves. I am also limited to 400' max ceiling. I use Airmap to get flight clearance before each flight. I keep my drones in sight at all times.

It is against FAA regulations to have a drone follow you unless you or someone else can have sight of it at all times. You cannot fly over humans or private property. And many many pages and hundreds of restrictions.

If you are a serious drone pilot then simply go to your local airport and get a Part 107 license and a lot of restrictions can be waved with FAA approval.

This right here is why i dont have a good drone or the license to operate. All of where I would want to use it, they are disallowed. Particularly National Parks, that is the dealbreaker for me.

If they change that and you could get a permit for certain park areas at certain times, i would order a DJI tomorrow.


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[ballisticexchris]

It is amazing how many people are breaking the law using these things. I actually called the FAA before purchasing mine. There are so many law breakers on YouTube I'm dumbfounded.

 

[MattR]

When you called the FAA what did they say?


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[ballisticexchris]

When you called the FAA what did they say?


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That my flying qualified for "exception of recreational flyers". I recommend anyone planing on getting a drone to call and find out about the usage. And whenever you go to a park read the rules and follow them. Fines and prison time do not sound fun at all. And check the FAA website weekly as the rules and regulations are always changing.

 

[MattR]

I’ve just renewed my drone licence. £9 per year is reasonable. Although in the last year I’ve mainly been using it to check my chimney and guttering.


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[WJBertrand]

I picked drone because I already have a gopro.

 

[Checkswrecks]

They are complementary tools IF you are into video. Aerial footage is cool, but again, the speed and 10-15 minutes of battery (typically) mean that you need to set up a shot, make it, and then go to where the next will be. The GoPro is immensely more flexible and can run for really long periods, allowing you to just ride and later choose the segments you want to keep or use.

 

[StefanOnHisS10]

I now there are some drones that can track you (usually via your mobile device) as you ride/drive/walk/whatever. The biggest challenge with drones is battery life, as in they don't last long.

Yeah Brett Tkacs uses one that follows too and a action cam. I like that drone footage.

 

[MattR]

My DJI locks onto the target that you identify using the camera not gps. At the same time as it collect data from all of your electronic devices and bank cards along with aerial footage of any nearby government facilities and national infrastructure and sends it back to the Chinese government....


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[fac191]

My DJI locks onto the target that you identify using the camera not gps. At the same time as it collect data from all of your electronic devices and bank cards along with aerial footage of any nearby government facilities and national infrastructure and sends it back to the Chinese government....


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I think the Israeli government would be my first stop, seeing as they are the unquestionable leaders in that field.