DJI Phantom FC40 Quadcopter with FPV Camera & Transmitter
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DJI Phantom FC40 Quadcopter with FPV Camera & Transmitter, 5.8GHz ISM Transmitter Frequency, 25cm-Infinity Focal Range, Aperture F2.2 Lens

SKU: DJIPFC40

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Shopper : How far will this fly and how long will it record pictures?BRET B : How far will it fly? I have had it as far as ~1500 ft away (on an abandoned airstrip) without problems. Too scared to try it any further and loose it. How long will it record? Depends on the size of MicoSD card you have in the camera. I have a 32 gig chip and it can record longer that the battery in the camera will last. About the camera: It records video only. There is no sound. It does record in 720dpi which looks very good on a cell phone or big screen HD TV. I generally record in smaller segments of flight, which can be controlled from a smart phone application. About the Phantom 1 FC40. You can only get about 15 min flight time per battery depending on the type of flying is done. Higher / Faster flights will comsume the batter faster. Whatever type of Phantom you may purchase, a highly recommended purchase is propeller guards (2 sets). These will help with bumping into things and such. 2 sets because they do break on really good crashes. If you are not crashing it, you are not flying it right (having fun with it) Bret Barnes Pensacola, FL bb at cpowm(dot)com
Shopper : Will I need anything outside this package to control the camera, or will this all run straight out of the box? I ask because I do not HAVE a smartphone or tablet. Just want to know if the controller for the drone controls the camera as well.FRANK T : One more note about the camera control. You can use an inactivated iPhone to control the camera. So you may be able to find a family member, friend that has and old phone and use that. Or buy a used phone and not activate it. The smartphone only needs to have wifi to work with the app.FRANK T : No. The camera is independent of the controller. You have to download the camera app on a separate device to operate it. I use an iPhone with mine and it works great for the range of the built- in wifi. Hope this helps you in making your dissission.DOMONICK C : You will need a smart phone or an iPad because the controller does not have anything to do with the camera the camera has built-in Wi-Fi which communicates with your smart phone or iPadBRET B : A phone / tablet (droid/iphone) is not required to fly. They allow you to take pictures and turn on / off recording in flight. You can however, start recording on the camera and then fly and turn it off at the end of the flight. Just want to know if the controller for the drone controls the camera as well. The answer for that is NO. One item that is really good to have is prop guards. They are cheap and will save your props and allow minor bumps without major repercussions. Bret Barnes. Pensacola FL

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About DJI FC40

The DJI Phantom FC40 Quadcopter is based on the same platform as the original DJI Phantom and features a detachable first-person view (FPV) camera with MicroSD recording as well as a 6-Channel, 5.8GHz Transmitter (TX). It is designed to get you started flying and capturing aerial video, the only additional piece of hardware required being your smartphone or other mobile device running iOS or Android.

The FPV camera has a native resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps. It features its own 2.4GHz Wi-Fi transmitter that beams a low-latency, WQVGA resolution (400 x 240 pixels) video feed to a mobile device up to 328' feet line-of-sight away, depending on conditions. Because the transmitter for the FC40 operates on 5.8GHz, there is no danger of the camera's Wi-Fi causing harmful interference. The camera records video internally to a MicroSD/MicroSDHC memory card and supports capacities up to 64GB.

As with several other DJI quadcopters, the FC40 uses the Naza-M V2 flight control system to maintain flight stability and provide assisted flying features. Out of the box, the FC40 comes configured with two GPS flight modes, GPS Mode and GPS Attitude Mode. GPS Mode will probably be preferred by beginners as it provides the greatest autopilot redundancy and also holds the aircraft in a fixed hover whenever you release the controls, automatically compensating for drift and light wind. Additional functionality can be unlocked using the Naza Assistant Software for desktop computers running Windows only.

This version of the FC40 ships "ready-to-fly", meaning that a 6-channel, 5.8GHz transmitter is included and pre-bound with the aircraft and that only minimal assembly is required. The transmitter is configured by default to "Mode 2". Mode 2 is considered the most popular in the U.S., but may be less familiar to pilots from other countries. As with any multi-rotor system, before flying the Phantom FC40 you will still need to follow all of the proper calibration steps and ensure adequate GPS connectivity for the Naza flight control system to operate correctly.

Phantom FC40
The Phantom FC40 is the beloved Phantom, all grown up. It comes with its own built in DJI designed smart camera with 720p/30fps HD video support and iOS or Android app control. Using a 2.4G Wi-Fi connection, it provides a full FPV experience at up to 100m. It's the ideal choice for those getting started with aerial cinematography.

Phantom
A compact and highly integrated ready-to-fly quadrotor that's small enough to fit in a backpack. More importantly, it features a new 5.8GHz remote control which will not interfere with the 2.4G Wi-Fi when flying.

FC40 Camera
Mount the FC40 or other lightweight cameras on your Phantom to shoot your holidays from a whole new angle.

DJI FC40 App
This App enables you to remotely control the FC40 camera installed on DJI PHANTOM 1, including photo capturing, video recording, album management, etc.

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What's in the box:

  • DJI Phantom FC40 Quadcopter
  • FPV Camera
  • 6-Channel
  • 5.8GHz Transmitter (TX)
  • Phantom Landing Gear
  • 8 x Self-Tightening Propeller
  • Phantom Flight Battery with XT60 Connector (11.1V
  • 2200mAh)
  • Replacement Charger for Phantom Battery
  • USB Cable
  • DJI Warranty