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socalnewf said:
Anyone have suggestions as to what kind of drone to purchase for someone who sails?


That is kind of like asking for suggestions on what kind of car to buy for someone that drives smile

HUGE Price range. The really smooth video you see uses a gimbal and this adds to that price. So it really depends on what the goal is. If its just pictures, then a gimbal isn't needed. But if you want smooth video, it is.

I have two - a DJI phantom and splash drone. The splash drone is water proof with a water proof gimbal. I chose the splash drone because its water proof - even the gimbal and I had lost a prior phantom due to crashing in the ocean so I wanted something that could survive a dip in the ocean.

Lots of other options and a wide price range. I'd say if the goal is a lot of shots over/around water, then a water proof drone would be a good option.


Matt