You have an interest in getting aerial shots, maybe you have a GoPro Hero3 or 4 lying about. Naturally, your mind wanders to the best drone for GoPro. Want a suggestion? The Altair Aerial Blackhawk. Its cradle actually supports Hero3 and 4 right off the bat. But be cautious: this drone is not for the faint of heart. Why We Like It - Altair Aerial Blackhawk The Altair Aerial Blackhawk provides a unique experience, not just for beginners but also experienced fliers; lacking sought-after features, this drones leaves the flying to you and the open air. Speed & Power When flying, you’ll definitely hear the brushless motors at work. Compared to other drones, the Altair Aerial Blackhawk is a tad bit noisy, but doesn’t hinder its performance. Its battery life is slightly above average at around 17 minutes. However, that power is all in your hands, since it lacks any hand-holding features Range & Durability Compared to the DJI Phantom 2, the Altair Aerial Blackhawk is quite durable. This is because it’s made with a metal body, as opposed to plastic. As for range, the DJI Phantom 2 gets over three times the distance (1000m, limited by the contro Camera The Altair Blackhawk doesn’t include a camera, but a cradle to support GoPro Hero3 and 4 Action Cameras. With a camera, video is smooth enough for neat shots, but otherwise suffers due to the lack of altitude hold. Features Your first thought must be, “How does the Altair Aerial Blackhawk GoPro Hero Compatible Extreme Speed Handling Heavy Duty Drone have such a low price?” Well, it’s because it doesn’t have any sought-after drone features. It lacks Follow Me, Return Home, or any auto-pathing, whereas the 3DR Solo Drone has all that and more. Value The Altair Aerial Blackhawk Long Range Flight Time Drone is in an awkward position. On one hand, it could be a good beginner drone; on the other hand, it doesn’t offer any features to help a new flier get their wings. Despite that, it’s very affordable—just $100. Its performance at least justifies the price, but if you want more, then the Yuneec Q500 is where it’s at. Altair Aerial Blackhawk Wrap Up Even though the Altair Aerial Blackhawk is missing a tonne of fine features you’d want from a drone, it still has its place. A new flier could gain experience flying drones without relying on additive systems, for very cheap. It also supports GoPro Hero3 and 4, both of which are affordable—and you get propeller guards for extra protection.
