Higher-end drones are more commonly associated the adventurous types. Those wanting to see the world in a completely new perspective often travel with drones in their luggage. Why not? A drone’s main appeal is its portability, while complementing its ability to fly and to take amazing vantage shots. It is only natural for explorers, hikers, and your general travelers to take one along for photographs. For those wanting something different than what their phones or cameras take, a drone is the next logical step.
Those even more adventurous ones do not simply stop at the skies. Some go below the depths and see what await them. Moreover, with today’s drones, that is not just a fantasy anymore. Specialized drones are now waterproof and can submerge deep into the ocean. They have cameras that can take photographs even at the darkest depths with barely any visibility and light. Advanced propulsion and battery systems in these drones also make it so that it can stay submerged for a long time before requiring recharging.
In exceptional cases, a drone can do both. Launch into the skies, then dive into the waters when the need arises. One of these amazingly crafted drones is the Aeromapper Talon.
Aeromapper Talon Review
Unlike the popular quadcopters that flood today’s drone market, the Talon is a drone shaped like a biplane. Its main function is for air exploration, but it also has a secondary (and even more impressive) role as an aquatic explorer. The drone also does not need a fancy runway or a large empty field to start its journey. It can be hand-launched (literally launching it like a paper airplane) and it can start its flight.
The Talon does not have any landing gear on it, so the only course of action if you want it to land is to use its parachute feature. For a water landing, it can also do a belly flop, and yes, that is how it does it – to great effect. It has a 24MP camera built in used for taking videos and snapshots.
Plus Points to Consider
- Both aerial and aquatic drone for the price of one
- 2 hours of flight time
- Can reach 60 kilometers per hour
- Fully autonomous
- Parachute feature and belly flop action for landing
- Communication range of 30km
- User friendly features like automatically returning home
- Customizable parts to suit the job
The Negatives of the Talon
- No actual landing gear built in
- Camera can be a bit better
- Basic drone costs $10,000
