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The Phantom 2 quadcopter is an excellent platform for those looking to get started in aerial video or photography. The Zenmuse H3-3D three axis gimbal and a companion GoPro 3 provide ultra-smooth visuals. With the addition of a small video transmitter, the user can have a real-time birds eye view through a pair of First Person View goggles (FPV). Click here to see a list of all the recommended parts.
Setting up the Phantom 2, Zenmuse gimbal, and FPV transmitter is relatively straight forward but will require some ability with electronics. This particular setup will require a small amount of soldering. [Read more…]