Pilot’s Choice Product Review
Dromida Vista UAV The largest Dromida yet makes a great backyard flyer
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The Dromida Vista UAV is the big brother of the Ominus, a smaller multirotor in the
Dromida family that was reviewed in the winter 2015 issue of Park Pilot. This 4.3-ounce quadcopter is extremely durable and comes complete with gyro stabilization to allow for smooth and level fl ight. I already have two or three quadcopters at home, but this is my largest one yet. When the opportunity to review the Dromida Vista was presented to me, I knew this was a good way to build my skillset. The Vista is available in four color schemes: red, blue, green, and white. My review model has the white color scheme and looks pretty sharp. Although the quad’s front propellers are the same color as the scheme you choose, the back ones on each one are black to help you maintain orientation during fl ight. The Dromida Vista comes ready to fl y
right out of its box and includes an extra set of rotor propellers. I only had to charge the battery, which was done with a high-output USB fast charger plugged into my computer. The 3.7-volt battery allows for 12 to 15 minutes of fl ight on a single charge.
After the battery is fully charged, distinguished by a red blinking light on the charger, turn on the transmitter and connect the battery to the Vista. The battery slides into a compartment on the quad’s belly. Set the Vista onto a level surface after
the battery is plugged in to allow it to link to the controller. A level surface is necessary because that is how the model determines what “level” actually is— otherwise your setup will be off from the start. A red LED on the aircraft will fl ash, letting you know it’s time to fl y. The Dromida Vista has four fl ight
modes: easy, normal, advanced, and expert. LEDs on the quad show which mode you are in. As a newcomer to quadcopters, I started in Easy Mode, which has low rates and the stabilization system on, which will control how far the Vista is able to tilt in any given direction. The instruction manual states that this is the mode you want for fl ying indoors as well.
Even in Easy Mode, the fi rst thing I learned on my fl ight is that this model packs quite a bit of power and I did not feel I could handle it indoors. After bumping the Vista into several walls and the staircase, I headed outside to my large, fenced- in backyard. Always take off
with the Vista approximately 6 feet away from you with the tail pointed toward
The battery slides into a compartment on the quadcopter’s belly and provides flight times of as much as 15 minutes.
28 PARK PILOT [WINTER 2016]
The Dromida Vista UAV is a sharp- looking, durable quadcopter ready to hit the skies.
SPECIFICATIONS: TYPE: RTF quadcopter SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate DIAGONAL: 9.8 inches WEIGHT: 4.3 ounces PRICE: $79.99 INFO:
dromida.com
FEATURES: >> Four fl ight modes >> Auto-fl ip button >> Three-axis gyro stabilization >> High-output USB fast charger >> LEDs for easier tracking, day or night
you. Launch from a smooth surface, otherwise the spinning blades quickly get tangled in the grass. I set up a brick launch pad. Gently push the left transmitter stick forward until the quad lifts into the air. Slow and steady is the key to fl ying
the Vista, or it quickly becomes diffi cult to maneuver. Small movements are all it takes to change altitude. I am grateful for the three-axis gyro stabilization system. I only had to return the right stick on the transmitter to center to level out the Vista.
After several attempts, I was able to
get a better feel for the Vista and its fi ght capabilities. When my comfort level increased, I was able to fl y in all directions and I even fl ew a few ovals
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