DJI Mavic Pro vs. DJI Phantom 4 (and other models) – Still Picture Quality No doubt that the DJI Mavic Pro is the hot item this holiday season. However, in the rush to line up for latest and greatest in new technology, buyers often forget the basics. In the case of Camera Drones, the IQ […]
GoPro Karma Drone is recalled after crashes, etc.
BestBuy has, according to multiple reports, removed the GoPro Karma from their web site. Other reports suggest that the product has been recalled. UPDATE – this now seems confirmed by GoPro…see below: At approx. 3:00PM EST it was reported by several shoppers that the product disappeared from the BestBuy web site. A check of the BB […]
Flying Robot Film Festival & Aerial Imagery Day 2016
The Flying Robot international Film Festival is the world’s premier open competitive film festival focused on aerial cinema created from the perspective of drones.
ArduPilot Acknowledgement & Integration
A dirty little secret in the drone industry: many (non-DJI) drone companies are using ArduPilot as the brain in their aircrafts, and they’re not always holding up their end on the bargain. ArduPilot is a GPLv3 open-source project which allows it to be used on commercial products for free. Companies that use ArduPilot are required […]
U818A WiFi FPV Quadcopter – First Look
The UDI 818 has always been one of our suggested drones for beginners – however, we have based this recommendation on experiences of others, price and other factors. Having never actually flown the model I was happy when a review model was offered to use by Usatoyz, a prime seller on Amazon. Different Models Available […]
November 1, 2016 best selling Camera Drones on Amazon
Due to the Holiday Season we will now issue these reports twice monthly! November 1 2016 best selling Camera Drones on Amazon In approx. order of popularity. 1. DJI Mavic Pro 2. DJI Phantom 3 Standard 3. DJI Phantom 4 4. DJI Phantom 3 Pro 5. Autel X-Star Wifi (special promo at $499). ———Models above […]
Pg 9 – Your Next Quadcopter
Section 9 – Your Next Quadcopter The drone market is rapidly changing and advancing. Many of the newer models come complete and Ready-to-Fly (RTF) so you will not have to concern yourself with learning about separate transmitters and receivers. However, if you decide to enter the DIY (build or customize your own) end of the […]
Pg 8 – A Primer on Aerial Photography and Video
Section 8 – A Primer on Aerial Photography and Video The idea of taking pictures and videos aloft is enticing many to join this hobby. It can be tempting to pull out your credit card and buy that top-notch aerial photography platform early in your drone career, but I would caution against it. As mentioned […]
Pg 7 – DIY Drone Repair and Upkeep
Section 7 -DIY Drone Repair and Upkeep Even if you are all thumbs, there are some simple repairs that will help you get the most from your quadcopters. Here are some of the more common repairs and the basics needed to perform them. Propeller Replacement – Propellers for small drones are very inexpensive, so you […]
Pg 7 – More Tips for Beginners
Section 7 – More Tips for Beginners Some of these tips are mentioned in the text, but here they are in one place so you can print them out and paste them above your hobby bench or desk! 1.Charge your batteries correctly – Do not overcharge or over-drain your batteries and they will last much […]
