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  • DRONE FUN

DRONE FUN

Drones, they are taking the world by storm, and as such, I had to get one. I chose the EXO Cinemaster 2 as my first drone, available here EXO DRONES Comes ready to fly with all accessories.

LET’S FLY!!

The EXO Cinemaster 2 sports 4K UHD Video  •  1080P Slow Motion  •  3 Axis Gimbal

Recording true 4K at a 50mbps bitrate & f/2.5 aperture, the deep color and balanced light bring your shots to life more than resolution alone can. Equipped with a 1/2.3in CMOS sensor, Cinemaster 2 captures 10MP images with richer color, more dynamic range, reduced noise, and more raw information for editing.  2 Speeds: Sport Mode or Cinematic Tripod Mode.

This was the right drone for me to start out with, while I was waiting for it to arrive I took the required lesson plan and passed the test from https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/

Safety Guidance

To fly under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you must:

  • Have a current registration
  • Fly only for recreational purposes
  • Follow the safety guidelines of a community based organization
  • Keep your drone within your visual line of sight
  • Give way and do not interfere with any manned aircraft
  • Fly at or below 400’ in controlled airspace and only with prior authorization
  • Fly at or below 400’ in uncontrolled airspace
  • Comply with all airspace restrictions
  • Pass The Recreational UAS Safety Test

I am currently a recreational flyer but intend to take and pass the Part 107 Airmans certification test to operate the drone professionally.

Here are just a few shots I have taken, flying recreationally in my area.

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Customer Service for EXO Drones was very good, any issue I had, they reached out to help!

Take it from me, and try the Cinemaster 2 at EXO Drones, based in Salt Lake City Utah USA!

And don’t forget to check out the EXO Drones Blackhawk 2 Pro! Just released on June 11, 2022, the next leap in drone tech!

The BlackHawk Pro

The EXO Cinemaster 2

Some features of the Cinemaster 2

The performance you’d expect from a high-end quadcopter.

2 Speeds: Sport or Cinematic

27MPH13MPH

A reliable hover, no matter the wind conditions.

AltitudeX AxisTilt Perfect Camera Leveling

Let the drone do the flying.
 Hands-free.

Follow Me

Able to adapt to turns/trajectory shifts.

Circle Me

Set a center point and Cinemaster circles it for an epic shot.

Route Fly

Drop pins on a Google map, Cinemaster flies the route in sequence.

Built for the elements.

Level 5 wind resistance,

free case & folding design,

and no internet needed to fly.

no WiFi or cell service required

Never lose a drone again.

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