Posted by Robert on Sep 7, 2014 in Reviews, Slider Display | The Storm Drone 6 is an interesting candidate for my next UAV.  One of the main reasons that this particular UAV made the short list was due to the fact that it had 6 props/motors rather than the 4 that all of the others on the list have.  This would provide extra stability for photography/videos while in flight and provides a little more safety if you have a single motor failure.  It is one of the least expensive options out there for a UAV with more than 4 motors in the price range of $660 to $1600 not including the cost of a camera.  Before we start digging into the Storm Drone 6 let’s take a look at the specifications of the base model. The specs on a base model without any upgrades according to their website are: Dimension : 550mm x 550mm x 280mm Motor to Motor : 510mm Flight Controller : DJI NAZA Lite w/ GPS Module (Setup for DEVO 7 transmitter) Propeller Size : 8″ X 4.5″ Carbon Fiber Propeller (Clockwise and Counter Clockwise)

Take-off weight : 1250g (Max safety 1900g) Motor : 2212 Brushless Motor ESC : 20A with BEC Battery : 11.1V 2500mah 28C (4 minutes flight time), 11.1V 5500mah 35C will provide 9 to 10 minutes of flight time Not too bad except for the 4 minute flight time if you go with the single small battery.  ar drone 2 payloadThey do have the option to run two small batteries so that you have a longer flight time and if I select this UAV I will be going with either the larger battery or two of the smaller batteries for that reason.ar drone 2 rc mod Pre-Assembled Storm Drone 6 GPSar drone 1 mods Landing Skids (Need to put on the drone)ar drone 2 linux control

Walkera DEVO 7 2.4GHz LCD Digital Transmitter Storm 11.1V 2500mAh 28C High Capacity Li-Po Battery (Only One) SkyRC E4 Li-Po Battery Charger with T-Join Transmitter manual in CD-ROM Here is a short video of an initial Storm Drone 6 in flightar drone 2 price south africa This is not me but just a quick clip I found on YouTube.  ar drone 2 windevIf you want to see a more videos of this UAV in flight you can check out the dealer page here: I am not an affiliate with this site and I am not being paid anything for this review. Pros – 6 Props for additional safety and stability, Able to carry larger payloads, Multiple upgrades available Cons – Base unit only has 4 minutes flight time, Need multiple upgraded components to achieve desired specs, Cost of acceptable design is pushing limits of UAV budget

First let me say that this is a very intriguing UAV that has tons of potential.  After searching many of the forums out there it does seem to get mixed reviews for a couple of points. The two biggest complaints that I have seen repeated over and over about this craft are about the landing gear not being all that reliable and painful to install and the lack of a quality user’s guide/manual. It would appear that the not so great documentation can make this RTF craft not such a quick startup as one would expect when purchasing a RTF UAV.  After those two it seems that it becomes just a matter of the features a person is seeking as well as the opinions that people have on buying a RTF vs build your own UAV. For me personally, in my search for a new UAV the biggest issue is cost if I were to outfit this to a point that I would be happy with it.  I would have to go with a larger battery, purchase the camera gimbal, upgrade to the NAZA-M V2 GPS and get the camera positioning kit. 

With these added features the base cost for me would be $1160 and then I would still need to go out and purchase a Go Pro camera which ups the cost by another $200 to $400 dollars depending on which camera I choose.  That takes the starting price of this set-up into the neighborhood of $1360 to $1560 which if not out of the amount I want to spend at least pushing the outer boundary of my UAV budget. I will keep this UAV in mind but based on the startup cost it may have to be a future possibility if any of the other craft that I am considering are close to it on the features that I want with a lower price point.  But we won’t know for sure until the reviews are done. How to Pick a Drone When shopping for a drone, racers, photographers and hobbyists alike must consider more than just cost. SpecOut ranked the best drones by performance. 2 minute read › SpecOut is a tech gadget site that uses Graphiq’s semantic technology to deliver deep insights via data-driven articles, visualizations and research tools.

Deep insights from technology data. Presenting the portable Storm Drone 6 GPS Flying Platform (V3) w/ NAZA Lite GPS Bind and Fly EditionThis is a great news, the Storm Drone 6 GPS is a hand built Hexacopter, fully tested and assembled by Storm Drone Team (very experienced on drones), portable size which you will love to carry around, and best of all, Storm Drone 6 GPS is very affordable! This is the Third generation of Storm Drone 6, years of experience has made it better and better, more stable, more refined and user-friendly. Upgraded with the powerful Storm M2208-1260kv motor and Gemfan 8045C Carbon-fiber Filled Nylon Propeller, they give you the best balance between Flight Time and Performance and this Storm M2208 Motor allows you to use with 4S battery pack, by using 4S battery you'll get a very different drone with much sharper respond for those who is looking for extreme performance. Lightweight and robust Carbon Fiber body and new shape arms increased stability and durability, dedicated battery mount and gimbal mounting plate made things more user-friendly, you see this new Storm Drone 6 (V3) has evolved quietly, improved in every way.

Storm Drone 6 is a versatile flying platform, well-built and made for everyone, thanks to the smart GPS system, once it's in mid-air, you can hands off the RC transmitter and it'll stay there. It's so easy to fly, use it for relax and hobby flying, enjoy a Hexacopter in motion, you'll get a smile just to see it cruise in the sky, or put it to work, carrying a complete filming system (FPV Transmitter + Gimbal + GoPro + OSD Module) and shoot some stunning landscape, the Storm Drone 6 won't let you down. Storm Drone 6 GPS FeaturesStorm Drone 6 with NAZA Lite or NAZA V2 system? Both have GPS receiver, both works really well on the Storm Drone 6. Storm Drone 6 GPS is Fully Assembled and Tested All Storm Drone 6 GPS are well assembled by the experienced Storm Drone Team, don't worry about the quality. Top Performance at a fraction of a price - NAZA-M Lite NAZA-M Lite is no doubt the best "Price vs Performance" flight controller for multi-rotors, it's extremely stable and it is GPS controlled, very easy to use even for first time flyer.

Naza-M Lite has the following feature: Advanced attitude stabilize Algorithm Multiple flight control mode/intelligent switching GPS Module Available/Accurate Position hold Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Support Futaba S-Bus and PPM receiver Built-in Gimbal stabilization function Third Generation Storm Drone 6 - Quietly Refined Installed with DJI NAZA Lite GPS system, it's like having a Co-Pilot onboard, you can't go wrong with it. Six Rotors = More speed, more control. Hexacopter tends to have have higher speed and better control due to the two extra motors include, and you'll get higher overall payload. Portability is very important for a multi-rotor, Storm Drone 6 is small so you can use it more often. Although the size is small, Storm Drone 6 doesn't’t look like a white plastic toy. Expert Built - Tested and Assembled Storm Drone 6 w/ NAZA-M Lite GPS Flying Platform Specifications : Flight Controller : DJI NAZA-M Lite GPS System

Body weight : 850g (without battery) All-up-weight : 1270g (with 11.1V 5500mah 30C battery) Motor : Storm M2208 1260kv High Power Brushless Motor Propeller : Gemfan 8045C Carbon Fiber Filled Nylon Propeller (3 X CW and 3 X CCW) Battery : Storm 11.1V 5500mah 30C Flight time : 19min (@11.1V 5500mAh, without Filming Equipment) (* Maximum flight time is tested on a breezeless day with all-up-weight 1270g, hovering at a height of 2 meters.) Remember, Storm Drone 6 GPS is not just a equipment, it's made for FUN!! Storm Drone 6 GPS can fly very fast and agile. 1. Fully Assembled Storm Drone 6 GPS Flying Platform (w/ NAZA Lite GPS System) 3. 6pcs Clockwise Blade Propeller (3 of them are spare parts) 4. 6pcs Counter-Clockwise Blade Propeller (3 of them are spare parts)You can choose to install which Receiver to bind with your Transmitter. Get it now for USD $629.00 only! no, I don't need it1 X Storm 11.1V 5500mah 30C Battery (XT60) (+USD $79.90)2 X Storm 11.1V 5500mah 30C Battery (XT60) (+USD $143.80)