Buying and Flying the DJI Phantom Quadcopters: Covers all Current Models - Learn before you Buy! Paperback – August 5, 2014

This gets 5 stars because it was offered free during the pre Christmas buying season. Good, but short, introduction to DJI Phantoms. If you are thinking of getting a Phantom, this offered some useful information to get you more familiar with what I think is the best of the hobbyist level quadricopters. (If you call it a Drone, it freaks people out - stick with quadricopter). My primary interest is the photographic and videography aspects of flying. But for a $1,300 investment, I wanted to read everything I could before buying.

Covers all phantoms and is very informative.Good reading before you attempt to fly. Much valuable information. I was very please with book.

This is a quick read which really helped me understand some of the obtuse and cryptic DJI terminology. I'll read it a couple of more times before I take my just ordered Phantom 2 on its maiden flight.Unfortunately this booklet suffers from a lack of basic editing which drives me nuts. Mr. Issod has left out a word here and there, has used wrong words, and doesn't understand the difference between its and it's. (It's is a contraction of it is!)

The info in this book did help me make a decision on which quadrotor I wanted. It wasn't overly comprehensive but there was more than enough info on the different versions and what benefits each had to offer. In the end I am glad I got it as I learned enough to make an informed decision and purchased exactly what I wanted in a quad. Without this book I would have made the wrong choice

Perfect for a total Phantom 2 like myself. I was getting frustrated with the lack of a simple "get started quickly" guide (or at least YouTube video). I agree that the 2 page DJI quick start guide is "dangerous". Indeed, I first tried to fly in the house (hey, no chance of a fly-away, right?), and let the magic smoke out of an ESC.Well worth $2.00 USD.

I found the DJI Phantom2 Vision + works as promised . I keep firmware updated ,make certain compass is in calibration ,I don't fly beyond my current skill level .The Vision +can be a hand full if you loose orientation which is easy because of it's size ( or my aging eyes ) , That's when return home comes into play it works fine .I have no modifications other than dyed props .The DJI Phantom2 Vision+ has become my training platform since getting the YuneecQ500+ which makes it easy to forget your flying skills .The DJI P2V+ has served my needs as they are now .

Essential reading for anyone considering the hobby of quadcopter flying and the ownership of any DJI quadcopter. Provides options to consider in selecting any one of the DJI quads. Provides insight into the flying of and capabilities provided for each of the DJI Phantom Quads and some information on the DJI Spreading Wings commercial/profesional models.

I was hoping that this would be a bit more like a user manual in book form. It would have been nice if actual manuals could have been included or a bit more how too.History of DJI and drones interesting but definitely not a field guide.