T3 - UK (2019-12)

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64 T3 DECEMBER 2019

State of the Art

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SAFETY ESSENTIALS WHEN FLYING A DRONE

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can swap out the camera.

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gimbal would improve the aerial

imaging potential.

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all-round performance and a great

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controllable gimbal.

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small and is easy to transport;

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choice for anyone starting out.

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the slightest wind can blow the

drone off course.

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drones, the performance was

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£259, potensic.com

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£96, eachine.com

01 ALWAYS KEEP THE
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altitude limit or are simply

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with light aircraft; you’ll see

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than 250g will need to register

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Details of how to register can

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registration.

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must ensure that you are at

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somewhere where there’s a

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make sure you are well away

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drone is down to you.

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especially after recent incidents.

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Fences that will stop you from

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airport’s restricted zone.

HOLYSTONE HS100

£219, holystone.com

THE OVERALL

WINNER IS...

VERDICT:

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everything you need to get
started; the GPS performance is
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enable easy control with the
addition of a decent app; what
makes it stand out is the small
gimbal-mounted camera that
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props are slotted on the screws

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whatever action you choose.