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If you notice it turning all the way around, it's not doing the hokey pokey, it's just making sure that it knows where it is in position to you and the world. One other quirk of note-occasionally the Hexo+ needs to calibrate itself in the air. If the problem persists, get in touch at ' That's less than helpful. Instead of a message saying 'Please calibrate the compass,' you're greeted with 'Please wait while Hexo+ initializes its sensors. Compass calibration is something that drone owners need to do on occasion I just wish that the Hexo+ app was a bit clearer on what was happening. The top indicator light will show solid blue once calibration is successful. It's easy enough to perform-disconnect the cable that connects the gimbal to the aircraft, turn it on, and rotate it along the three axes. It's not something you'll need to do before every flight, but if you've traveled a long distance with the Hexo+ in storage, a calibration may be required. That's a pain, and not something you need to deal with when flying other drones.Īnother preflight concern is compass calibration. You'll also need to kill the app between flights-even if you've only landed for a few minutes in order to set up another shot. I'm used to Bluetooth working automatically, but I had to manually connect to the drone via the settings menu of my Apple iPhone 6s Plus before every flight.

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The Hexo+ pairs with an app, available for Android and iOS devices, via Bluetooth. The 3D Robotics Solo may only fly for about 15 minutes, but it's honest about its remaining power, as are the Phantom 3 series, which nets closer to 19 minutes of flight time, and the Phantom 4, which flies for 23 minutes in real-world conditions. While I understand the logic in delivering a conservative battery estimate in flight, other drones deliver a more realistic battery percentage meter. Once the aircraft returned to the ground, the app changed its mind and reported 25 percent battery life-which means that I could have flown for close to 12 minutes, still a disappointing figure. I got about 9 minutes of flying time in before the app told me that the battery was at 1 percent and recommend landing immediately.

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The Hexo+ is rated for 15 minutes of use on a full charge. The battery, a black cuboid housed in a bright yellow plastic cage, slides into the body with ease. This gives you access to the battery compartment. The tail of the aircraft comes off simply by pinching two clips and pulling it straight back. Unlike the 3D Robotics Solo, which also uses a GoPro, the Hexo+ can't start or stop video recording-you'll have to use the GoPro's physical controls to do so-nor does its gimbal provide power to the GoPro, so you do run the risk of the camera battery expiring while in flight. I was also concerned when setting up the Hexo+, but found that the Velcro did a fine job keeping the camera in place. If you're a bit wary about a strip of Velcro being the only thing keeping your $500 GoPro falling from the gimbal and meeting the ground at significant velocity, you're not alone. Instead, it rests in the gimbal's cradle and is secured using a clamp that surrounds its lens, held in place with a Velcro strap.

The GoPro itself doesn't need to be secured using tools. (Opens in a new window) Read Our DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Review It's a little larger than DJI Phantom quadcopters, including the Phantom 3 Professional (8.0 by 13.8 by 13.8 inches, 2.8 pounds), but it's not a drastic difference in size. It measures 9.6 by 17.1 by 16.1 inches (HWD), with small propeller blades that don't extend too far away from the body. Given that it's powered by six rotors, the Hexo+ is surprisingly compact. One of those is our Editors' Choice, the DJI Phantom 4, which is priced in line with the Hexo+ when you take the cost of a 4K GoPro Hero4 Black camera into account.

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That's a big limitation, especially given its $999 price (without a camera), and makes it a tough sell when compared with more versatile drones that include both automated flight options and manual control. It offers a number of automated camera moves, but there's no way to fly it manually. Instead, think of it as your virtual documentarian, following you around and filming your exploits from the air. The Hexo+ isn't the type of drone you get to fly yourself.

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