DJI - DJI FPV

Probably an unpopular opinion but DJI FPV is very beginner friendly and long range. You’re not going to be able to learn to fly in acro mode. I’ve flown mine about three miles into a mountain range and back with no issues.

I started with a DJI fpv and kept it in sport mode for a bit. Tried simulators for a while but didn’t like the feel of how the controls worked, so I started flying the fpv in manual mode. Gradually worked on launching and landing, it helped a lot being able to flip it back into sport mode if I ever felt in over my head while learning. Now I have some cheaper 115mm whoops to fart around with as well.

auto-stabilization- yes, obstacle avoidance- isn't needed but can be preferred, one-tap takeoff- basic included luxury now days. Most (including I) agree that a DJI is probably the best for this described circumstance, even the latest HolyStone or Potensic can be acceptable 4k candidates. But in all honesty, the OP is being condescending in their description of their parent and should think nothing of tutoring them as they once were when they were young. If distance is a factor, pay for proper instruction. If he moderately invests his time, it should prove to be an additional bonding experience. Source- I am a +60yo. boomer that started flying less than 3yrs ago, disliked the toy-class (IYKYK) for their irritating and unreliable nature, bought the first used Mini I set my eyes on without batteries shortly thereafter. Admittedly I had someone 15-20yrs my junior spend 5 mins with me initially, but I now have surpassed him in technical support and repair knowledge. My fleet of just DJI quads is now in double digits, have slowly self-taught myself the DJI FPV (which I can't get the guy that taught me to fly, this summer he finally used the word scared, lol), we speak almost weekly and have twice purchased together for resale.

Hey, the answer is really dependent on your needs. As a hobbyist just getting into drones, you really should decide whether or not you want to go the FPV route or if you want to just send a consumer drone up to take pictures. If your answer is just take pictures and have some automated flight and video capture capabilities, I'd go w/ DJI consumer platform that best fits your budget and needs,while it's still available. assuming no audit will be performed triggering no new ccp drones come January. If you want to go the FPV route which I strongly urge you to do; although it's more involved you will have a lot more fun, and gain a lot more knowledge than your average consumer drone line user. I suggest starting with an analog tiny whoop, maybe until January when we know more about the fate of DJI in America. Purchase a radio transmitter first and learn to fly in a simulator. It will save you a lot of time and headache and potentially a lot of money in drone parts. You WILL crash a pretty good amount early on. Better to get it out of the way in a sim. Start learning how to build an fpv drone, what all the components do and how they communicate with your ground equipment (goggles and transmitter) You can get an fpv experience with DJI avata, but eventually you will probably crash that sucker eventually and there is no care refresh/ replacements in the USA anymore. I almost bought a DJI FPV when I first go into drones, I'm so happy I just learned to build instead.

Having to buy expensive proprietary battery’s turned me off of it I like how easy and cheap 4s battery’s are to get. You’ll break it at some point, and don’t think you won’t it’s part of the hobby but it will cost way more to fix than a home built. Buy used and learn to fix it’s easier then you think

I bought a used DJI FPV off marketplace . Then found out that I needed to register and get a basic drone license and then found out that most of the place I wanted to fly needed an advanced license. I would highly recommend going sub 249 grams for sure. Totally didnt do my research into the requirements. I would be a bit more sour if I didn't get an absolutely screaming deal . Checked DJI serial number checker website to make sure all components were real and not stolen and a quick test flight. If I was to do it again I would have probably gotten a Neo . Still does FPV , follow and with full prop guards.

If you're a pro needing low light images, bingo but it's not a huge thing for most of us. I kept my FPV when got my Avata 1 when got my 2 and my Mav 1 when I got the Pro and both of them when I got the Mavic 4 Pro, I got a Neo and a Mini 4 Pro but I won't be going through the hassle and cost of a Mini 5 Pro. I have enough till...they come up with a true optical zoom lens or I break one of mine but in the current conditions I am flying more carefully than ever...slower through forests...less over water...

Dji fpv or avata 2 is perfect they're both fpv drones so it's really cool and they are paired with fpv goggles

DJI FPV hands down. Pretty much the fastest drone out and coolest startup sound.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph! and the wee Donkey! I thought I was bad. You sound like more of a collector. The only people I know who have that kind of kit lying around are bloggers and reviewers. I've got a Legacy Phantom 4 fly more combo, which was my dearly departed father's. It's how I got into this in the first place and I keep it flying in his memory, plus it still has its use cases over my others. I have 2 controllers for it. One for manual flights with Crystalsky attached to it and one with a holder for tablet and smartphone for scheduled automated flights. I have a Mini 4 Pro fly more combo with RC2 that I use mostly, it's lightweight easy to deploy, can fly most places without too much of a fuss, and is feature-rich. I recently bought a Neo motion FPV fly more combo that is for a bit of fun, as well as indoor shots, and riskier shots in tight spaces that I wouldn't want to risk the mini 4 pro taking. The Neo is also great for inspection work, with its head tracking feature. The only other thing I'll probably invest in is the controller 3 for the Neo, the motion controller is fun and good for giving beginners an experience, but I'd like to have the granularity of control that the sticks give.