Help! Newb here

[hologo31]

Hello! I feel silly for being here as I know NOTHING about fpv quads, but I really need some help. I'm looking to buy a racer for my husband, but I'm not sure what I should get. I'm looking at this used one on Ebay, but I have no clue if it's a good deal or not. He is a beginner so I'd like something semi easy to operate, but not complete newb status, as he tends to master things like this very quickly. This is the one I'm looking at one Ebay. Is this a decent brand? I'm assuming this is a custom built quad but not sure. I want good quality, sturdy build, nice speed, easily customizable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to not go over $400. Thanks!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Quad...3A05d418c11590a35883390545ffd49fc3%7Ciid%3A14

 

[hologo31]

Hello! I feel silly for being here as I know NOTHING about fpv quads, but I really need some help. I'm looking to buy a racer for my husband, but I'm not sure what I should get. I'm looking at this used one on Ebay, but I have no clue if it's a good deal or not. He is a beginner so I'd like something semi easy to operate, but not complete newb status, as he tends to master things like this very quickly. This is the one I'm looking at one Ebay. Is this a decent brand? I'm assuming this is a custom built quad but not sure. I want good quality, sturdy build, nice speed, easily customizable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to not go over $400. Thanks!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Quadracopter-Racing-Drone-Mr-Rc-W-Sky-FS-T6-W-RX-LCD5802-Camera-Loaded-/232155211087?hash=item360d87654f:g:OeYAAOSwx2dYENJz&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac08a56aa-c345-11e6-997c-74dbd1a0b285%7Cparentrq%3A05d418c11590a35883390545ffd49fc3%7Ciid%3A14[/QUOTE]
Here are a couple of others I am looking at.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/ImpulseRC-Ali...3A05f17f811590a60ceaca5c56ffdee9d4%7Ciid%3A18

 

[hologo31]

Hello! I feel silly for being here as I know NOTHING about fpv quads, but I really need some help. I'm looking to buy a racer for my husband, but I'm not sure what I should get. I'm looking at this used one on Ebay, but I have no clue if it's a good deal or not. He is a beginner so I'd like something semi easy to operate, but not complete newb status, as he tends to master things like this very quickly. This is the one I'm looking at one Ebay. Is this a decent brand? I'm assuming this is a custom built quad but not sure. I want good quality, sturdy build, nice speed, easily customizable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to not go over $400. Thanks!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Quadracopter-Racing-Drone-Mr-Rc-W-Sky-FS-T6-W-RX-LCD5802-Camera-Loaded-/232155211087?hash=item360d87654f:g:OeYAAOSwx2dYENJz&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac08a56aa-c345-11e6-997c-74dbd1a0b285%7Cparentrq%3A05d418c11590a35883390545ffd49fc3%7Ciid%3A14

http://m.ebay.com/itm/racing-drone-...3A05f17f811590a60ceaca5c56ffdee9d4%7Ciid%3A11

 

[Jtrjr]

Hologo,

Here's the one I bought a few months ago to start my racing endeavor. It's easy to get going, I've already done some component upgrades. It's using readily available components and fly's very well. I have since bought two other higher performance quads but I've flown with this one more than the other two.

Jerry

https://www.amazon.com/X-Speed-Quad...1481896847&sr=1-1&keywords=Arris+x-speed+250b

 

[Jtrjr]

Hologo,

You can see my begining flights with it on this thread here:

 

[theGreenOrange]

Hi,

The first ebay listing doesn't really say what parts it has, so it is hard to say if it is a good deal. Most people like to use video goggles rather than a screen though. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LX0140X

Do you need it to arrive before Christmas? It might be better to give him a picture of the stuff you order and have it come in later. That way he would get better stuff. Most good deals come from Chinese websites and take a while to arrive. If you want to go this route, I can suggest some stuff.

Otherwise your best bet is something like that Arris from Amazon that Jerry mentioned. This would be a better option than the ebay one I think.

Edit; the one Jerry showed is better than the one I had pasted at the end of my message. Better parts and includes battery and charger. I would go with his link.

 

[theGreenOrange]

I would get the Arris Jerry suggested, and quick! There are only 2 left. Then pick up some goggles like the ones I linked above.

 

[Jtrjr]

Green,

That's a good deal on those goggles!

Jerry

 

[theGreenOrange]

Green,

That's a good deal on those goggles!

Jerry

Yeah, I am tempted to upgrade...

 

[theGreenOrange]

It is supposed to warm up to 70 here today. I think I might do my first flight in like 3 weeks!

 

[theGreenOrange]

I wish I had looked on here last night, she might miss her chance at the arris. That's a really good price for what you get, good call Jerry.

 

[Jtrjr]

Green,

I looked over the reviews on those newer goggles and they weren't very good. I was actually considering getting a pair.

Jerry

 

[Jtrjr]

70! ****, where are you located?

Jerry

 

[theGreenOrange]

I'm in New Orleans, it is 80 today...

What did they not like about the goggles? We're you looking at VR D2 or "goggles two"? Thanks...

 

[Jtrjr]

Green,

Pretty much everything. Lots of light leaking in, uncomfortable, the battery wires and the way it sits on your head, etc. The EV800's get much better reviews. Here's a small sampling from Amazon.

Jerry

https://www.amazon.com/Eachine-Race...p_only_reviews&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=recent

 

[theGreenOrange]

Thanks for the info, I guess there is no need for me to upgrade then...

 

[BLACKHAWK1]

Hello! I feel silly for being here as I know NOTHING about fpv quads, but I really need some help. I'm looking to buy a racer for my husband, but I'm not sure what I should get. I'm looking at this used one on Ebay, but I have no clue if it's a good deal or not. He is a beginner so I'd like something semi easy to operate, but not complete newb status, as he tends to master things like this very quickly. This is the one I'm looking at one Ebay. Is this a decent brand? I'm assuming this is a custom built quad but not sure. I want good quality, sturdy build, nice speed, easily customizable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to not go over $400. Thanks!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Quadracopter-Racing-Drone-Mr-Rc-W-Sky-FS-T6-W-RX-LCD5802-Camera-Loaded-/232155211087?hash=item360d87654f:g:OeYAAOSwx2dYENJz&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac08a56aa-c345-11e6-997c-74dbd1a0b285%7Cparentrq%3A05d418c11590a35883390545ffd49fc3%7Ciid%3A14

Hello, my advice is make sure you purchase something that He can order parts immediately some drone parts from out of State are not available right away and will take up to two weeks to come. I ordered from Heli Pal although the drone was cheap in price but you can not speak to a tech only by email. Also I would start with something not so fast and then move up to racing quads as they can be dangerous to someone new to the hobby. Just making an observation.