The Xiaomi Yi Action Camera is a “GoPro type” sports and action camera which promises good quality at 1/3rd the price of the major brands. It uses top quality components such as a Sony camera chip (sensor) and an Ambarella image processor. Prices vary depending on the vendor, but are generally in the range of […]
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DJI Phantom 4 Launch , Phantom 3 Pro and 3DR Price Reductions & more
UPDATE: The Phantom 4 has been introduced starting at $1399. It has a number of improvements over the Phantom 3 line. Here is the DJI order page which contains specs and more. Update 2: DJI has just announced sale pricing on the Osmo (handheld gimbal/cam) and Inspire product lines. I was tempted and bought an […]
JJRC H8C (Holy Stone F180C) Review
JJRC is a well known manufacturer of “toy grade” quadcopters and drones. The JJRC H6C, which also appears to be relabeled as Holy Stove F180C, is a micro sized quadcopter in the same size and performance range as the venerable Hubsan X4 (H107) series. In this review we take a look at the machine and […]
Phantom 3 Standard Part 2- Advanced Flight Modes, and What’s Missing vs. the Advanced
Ok, so Christmas has come and gone and you didn’t get the drone you wanted. Not to worry – there should be some good deals in the coming months on drones of various types. One of the drones that anybody just getting into this hobby should be considering is the Phantom 3 Standard. If you […]
DJI Phantom 3 – Guide to 2016 Product Line
DJI Phantom 3 – Guide to 2016 Product Line – learn the difference between the 4 models. First there were two – then three and now four models of the DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter. New buyers may find themselves confused by the various specifications and features. Have no fear – we’re here to simplify the […]
RC Logger NovaX 350 Quadcopter – first look
Part One – note, we will either add to this review or post a Part Two as we gain more experience with the RC Logger Nove 350X Quadcopter. Introduction RC Logger is a different kind of drone company. Since their founding in 2010 they have been a popular “boutique” brand with many R/C hobbyists. As […]
DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter – First Look, Review and Rating
Note for Holiday Shoppers – DJI is having a Sale from Dec 11 to the end of the Month where a free hardshell backpack comes with any model of the Phantom Series. Here is the link to the DJI Sale Page. Droneflyers.com received a new Phantom 3 Quadcopter (Professional 4K model) at the beginning of […]
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Review Part 1 – First Impressions and First Flights
FLASH – Please note DJI Black Friday and holiday sales with vast savings! Phantom 3 now starts at $599. Click here for links. —————— DJI has been setting the standard in the exploding consumer drone market since consumer drones first burst on to the scene about 3 years ago. There is no doubt that DJI […]
DJI Phantom 3 Standard discount to $699
DJI have today discounted the Phantom 3 Standard model to $699 – a price which is about 1/2 the price of what a similar model (with fewer features) would have sold for last year. This is truly the best price ever for a Flying Camera of this type. If you are/were on the fence due […]
3DR Solo is a NoGo
3DRobotics Solo is a NoGo – 3DR Solo First Look (Updated December, 2015) Here is our newest take – on the virtual end of 3DR as a functioning consumer drone company (something which even they have admitted is true). Please see our new article question whether 3D Robotics will survive as well as the metrics […]
