sheograth

Hey, looking to get into drones for photography, whats a good one to check out that has real time video and is pretty stable and easy to fly? Looking at something under $2000 RTF. I'm somewhat experienced with RC helicopters but very experienced with large fixed wing planes, cars, and boats.

gearbester

I recommend DJI Phantom 3 or Cx-22
http://www.banggood.com/DJI-Phantom-3-Professional-With-4K-Camera-Advanced-1080p-HD-RTF-p-973201.html

IFlySlowPlanes

These are excellent aerial photography platforms, with the 4k model in particular being an outstanding machine with excellent video and still capabilities, while being exceptionally easy to use and fly. They both use a built-in real-time video downlink to the transmitter itself (no need for a smart phone or bulky tablet). The 4k unit has the best user interface of the two, but the Q500+ is close. I have the original Q500 and am upgrading to the CGO2+ camera for the better resolution and because it fixes the fisheye effect on the older unit. Not as agile as a Phantom, but an AP platform is just that...the more stable, the better.

Good luck whatever you choose!