Aldi Drone Camera.

chillin117 · 06-06-2016 05:25PM #1

This Thurs 99 euro. I have gotten a few electronic bits in Aldi over the years, Trail Camera, Sat Nav etc and have never had any issue with quality. This is not bad but the colour scheme makes it look cheap.

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/t...16-06-06_15-11

Hotei · 06-06-2016 06:34PM

chillin117 wrote: »

This Thurs 99 euro. I have gotten a few electronic bits in Aldi over the years, Trail Camera, Sat Nav etc and have never had any issue with quality. This is not bad but the colour scheme makes it look cheap.

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/t...16-06-06_15-11

Don't mention drones round these parts!

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 06-06-2016 06:44PM

Please do not use the drone near wildlife or nests.

OpenYourEyes · 06-06-2016 07:19PM

Mod Note: Drones are not at all suitable for looking at birds or wildlife and are likely to become an increasing problem for wildlife in the coming years - thread moved to Bargain Alerts.

snubbleste · 06-06-2016 07:28PM

A drone is a male bee.

Gatling · 06-06-2016 07:31PM

You can get better for cheaper

AS1890 · 06-06-2016 07:34PM

Specs on the from UK site

4 x spare blades, USB Charger and re-chargable drone battery.

Features

1GB Memory
2.4 GHz Technology
300dpi HD camera
360°flip capability
Safety Rotor Blades
Rechargeable Battery
USB Port
LED Lights
Suitable Use
Indoor and outdoor use
Battery Life: 10 minutes run time
Battery Type: 4 x AA Batteries (not included)
Diameter: 37cm
Material: Foam body
Product Type: Cameras
Weight: 2kg

68 lost souls · 06-06-2016 07:48PM

Is it just me or 300dpi is meaningless in terms of video/photos as its more a 2d printing spec. I'm guessing they mean 300dpi photo at 6x4 so 1800x1500 or 2.7 megapixels?

unklerosco · 06-06-2016 08:03PM

The camera's on all these are fairly pants... If u want a cheap one try a Syma X5SC or similar, plenty on adverts or amazon, around €50.. Be warned, it may lead you on to purchasing a DJI phantom or similar!

oneweb · 06-06-2016 08:05PM

68 lost souls wrote: »

Is it just me or 300dpi is meaningless in terms of video/photos as its more a 2d printing spec. I'm guessing they mean 300dpi photo at 6x4 so 1800x1500 or 2.7 megapixels?

Yah I'd have thunk 300dpi and HD are mutually exclusive

Either way, the quality's gonna be sh!te - if not picture-wise, then stability-wise. But hey at that price it's a start.

embraer170 · 06-06-2016 08:59PM

Seems a bit expensive for the specs.

Alanstrainor · 06-06-2016 10:17PM

unklerosco wrote: »

The camera's on all these are fairly pants... If u want a cheap one try a Syma X5SC or similar, plenty on adverts or amazon, around €50.. Be warned, it may lead you on to purchasing a DJI phantom or similar!

Yeah, I was thinking that there's far better choice out there from Chinese manufacturers. You'd do better ordering from Banggood and the likes I would think.

Superhorse · 06-06-2016 10:19PM

Think i'll be getting one of these to spy on the neighbours. Heard there is a lad in Tallaght that uses one to deliver drugs lol could be an urban myth though.

T-Bird · 06-06-2016 11:24PM

Superhorse wrote: »

Think i'll be getting one of these to spy on the neighbours. Heard there is a lad in Tallaght that uses one to deliver drugs lol could be an urban myth though.

They are being used to deliver to prison windows :eek:

fryup · 07-06-2016 09:55AM

Maxim Howling Hatchback wrote: »

Please do not use the drone near wildlife or nests.

oh but don't you know ..some will

the likes of Aldi shouldn't be selling them, Drones should only be sold in specialized shops where you can get a quick tuition ...and to over 21s only too.

GBX · 07-06-2016 10:29AM

fryup wrote: »

oh but don't you know ..some will

the likes of Aldi shouldn't be selling them, Drones should only be sold in specialized shops where you can get a quick tuition ...and to over 21s only too.

The same could be said for R/C cars/boats - footballs, tennis rackets/balls, Frisbees .. these can all affect on wildlife. All it takes is education. Not more rules and regulations!

Why shouldn't Aldi sell them??? As said in this thread, you have websites like Amazon, Bangood etc already selling them with no control over them.
Stopping Aldi selling them wont help wildlife - but ensuring people are aware of the consequences might help better.

Gatling · 07-06-2016 10:31AM

fryup wrote: »

oh but don't you know ..some will

the likes of Aldi shouldn't be selling them, Drones should only be sold in specialized shops where you can get a quick tuition ...and to over 21s only too.

Why exactly

my3cents · 07-06-2016 10:42AM

chillin117 wrote: »

This Thurs 99 euro. I have gotten a few electronic bits in Aldi over the years, Trail Camera, Sat Nav etc and have never had any issue with quality. This is not bad but the colour scheme makes it look cheap.

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/t...16-06-06_15-11

If its anything like the Trail Camera (any of them from the last couple of years) its rubbish.

TireeTerror · 07-06-2016 01:51PM

Why is everyone talking about wildlife? What has a drone from Aldi got to do with wildlife specifically? It is more likely to be used by kids messing about having fun.

Gatling · 07-06-2016 02:01PM

TireeTerror wrote: »

Why is everyone talking about wildlife? What has a drone from Aldi got to do with wildlife specifically? It is more likely to be used by kids messing about having fun.

Amateur dramatics.

Lucky to get 5 mins flight times and yet were hearing about endangered species

OpenYourEyes · 07-06-2016 02:46PM

Gatling wrote: »

Amateur dramatics.

Lucky to get 5 mins flight times and yet were hearing about endangered species

If you had read the thread you'd have seen that I moved this thread to Bargain Alerts. You can also easily see that I'm a mod of the Nature & Birdwatching and Zoology forums, so that's obviously where the thread was originally. Maybe try putting two and two together before calling amateur dramatics.

And someone using a drone near a nest in Clare has already been linked to causing the breeding failure of two eagles who bring in thousands of tourists and a lot of money to the local economy of the town there.

fryup · 07-06-2016 06:02PM

GBX wrote: »

The same could be said for R/C cars/boats - footballs, tennis rackets/balls, Frisbees .. these can all affect on wildlife. All it takes is education. Not more rules and regulations!

Why shouldn't Aldi sell them??? As said in this thread, you have websites like Amazon, Bangood etc already selling them with no control over them.
Stopping Aldi selling them wont help wildlife - but ensuring people are aware of the consequences might help better.

well in fairness there's a big difference between a Drone and a RC car, a football, a frisbee etc they can't be flown high in the sky into a tree disturbing nesting birds...and not only that how about the privacy issue? spying on neighbours > flying over back gardens

these things are a nuisance in the wrong hands, and i don't think they should be sold willy nilly over the internet either, there has to be tighter controls

GBX · 07-06-2016 06:09PM

fryup wrote: »

well in fairness there's a big difference between a Drone and a RC car, a football, a frisbee etc they can't be flown high in the sky into a tree disturbing nesting birds...and not only that how about the privacy issue? spying on neighbours > flying over back gardens

these things are a nuisance in the wrong hands, and i don't think they should be sold willy nilly over the internet either, there has to be tighter controls

Privacy is another issue. All I mentioned can easily do damage in the wrong hands.
Anyway .. You should stay away from this drone and buy cheaper and better value elsewhere

TireeTerror · 07-06-2016 06:21PM

All this talk about drones has me looking at the DJI Phantom 4, Im fighting myself not to just make an impulse decision and buy it right this second.

11-06-2016 03:02PM

TireeTerror wrote: »

All this talk about drones has me looking at the DJI Phantom 4, Im fighting myself not to just make an impulse decision and buy it right this second.

buy a cheap drone to learn to fly on from banggood or gearbest. wouldn't bother with the camera versions.
the cameras on cheap drones are garbage - crap picture quality and the image will be jittery without a gimbal that you get on more expensive ones.

There is a xiaomi drone coming that is a lot cheaper than DJI but very good quality with 27 minutes flying time which is very good for a drone.

http://www.cnet.com/uk/products/xiaomi-mi-drone/

fabisma · 18-06-2016 02:38PM

Don't buy this item. It says that it has easy control for beginners and a range of 80m but I know someone who lost it first time out when it would not work and only went up. Aldi refused a refund because the item was lost when it was clearly defective.

vicwatson · 18-06-2016 04:03PM

You wanted a refund with the drone missing?? K

fabisma · 18-06-2016 04:14PM

You've got to try.

vicwatson · 18-06-2016 04:58PM

fabisma wrote: »

You've got to try.

Must try that myself with my shopping next week...after I've eaten it of course

duridian · 19-06-2016 11:06PM

Drones? A.L.D.I.? Is that like some kinda Irish FEMA? Are you people trying to REX84 me?

TireeTerror · 20-06-2016 12:03AM

OpenYourEyes wrote: »

If you had read the thread you'd have seen that I moved this thread to Bargain Alerts. You can also easily see that I'm a mod of the Nature & Birdwatching and Zoology forums, so that's obviously where the thread was originally. Maybe try putting two and two together before calling amateur dramatics.

And someone using a drone near a nest in Clare has already been linked to causing the breeding failure of two eagles who bring in thousands of tourists and a lot of money to the local economy of the town there.

Ah you're getting your knickers in a twist about stupid birds!

You say it was linked to breeding failure, prove it. Exactly, bunch of busy body do gooders trying to spoil people having fun. Stuff the birds, lets fly drones!

Always the case, people start getting old and cant stand it, so they look at young people and do absolutely anything to complain, I cant stand old people, just die already.

Aldi Drone Camera.

Comments