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Looking to get lifted this Labor Day weekend? Take to the skies with the DJI Phantom FC40 drone, available over at AndroidDeals.com for over 25 percent off its regular price. Normally retailing for $649, you can buy the FC40 for $499 outright (plus free shipping). If you use the code “PHANTOM35” at checkout, you can score an additional $35 off, bringing the final price to $464.
So what do you get for that price? For starters: the world’s #1 rated personal drone. Its claim to fame is a WiFi-connected HD Smart Camera, which will let you record your escapades in 720p at 30fps or beam video back to your smartphone in real time using 2.4G connectivity.
Everything you need is in the box:
- DJI Phantom
- Built-in 700 mAh Li-on Battery & Charger
- DJI FC40 camera
- Remote Control Transmitter – 5.8G Control and Receiver (will not interfere with 2.4G Wi-Fi)
- Getting started guide
Never been behind the controls of a drone? Don’t worry. The Phantom FC40 is packed full of features that make it easy to fly even for the most novice of operators. Auto-hover prevents crash landings should the user accidentally release flight controls, and a failsafe GPS-based auto-pilot will bring your drone home should you fly it out of range. Speaking of range, the included 5.8G controller allows for operation from distances as great as 1640 feet, giving you the ability to reach some truly great heights without lifting the soles of your shoes from the earth.
Act quick because this deal will be ending in a matter of days, then take to the skies and get a totally new perspective on your world. And don’t forget to check out AndroidArea.com for even more great deals on Android gadgets, accessories, apps, and more!
I’ve really wanted to use one of these with a go pro and that really cool gimbal camera mount
Too bad I’m broke.
If your broke…I’m shattered
Does being 2K behind on bills and 30-days late on rent count as broke or shattered?
I have been flying RC aircraft for almost 10 years. When did they become drones?
When it became the new fad term, it will fade away, hopefully soon
They became drones when they became autonomous with very little user input? Just a thought, not sure though
I guess technically we should call them RC Drones? Since the difference between a full size aircraft and a full size drone is the same. The difference is a drone can fly automatically to a specified destination, and operate autonomously. All those years you spent learning how to finely operate rc aircraft, is done by a computer with suggestion from the user.
Well I suppose you could if they are fully upgraded with all available hardware. I have a DJI 550 I built myself with the NAZA system. The fact is it will not fly anywhere by itself unless you upgrade the hardware and get additional software plus an iPad. The only thing this aircraft does by default is return to home if you lose radio signal or command it too. So by default no it is not a drone.
I’ve been flying a Phantom with a custom built gimbal and GoPro for the last month and I must say, it’s definitely a fun time. The quality isn’t all that fantastic but it is definitely buttery smooth and pretty easy to get the hang of.
The only issue for me is that I’m a photographer so flying a quadcopter with such an awful camera always leaves me disappointed with the footage that I get.