Most modern electric Quadcopters use Lipo batteries, so it is important for the beginner to understand a few basics about these powerful cells. There are a lot of very technical articles and discussions around the web on this subject and it can be confusing, so let’s just go through the basics. Safety First Keeping it […]
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Hubsan X4 Micro Quadcopter
Description – Review – Hints and Modifications The Hubsan X4 ($60-$70) made a big splash when it was released a few months back. It’s a miracle of engineering, being one of the smallest quadcopters made and yet having very advanced features. Notice that it lack gears – this is a direct drive machine! It also […]
DJI Phantom Quadcopter – the first true mass-market Drone!
UPDATES – DJI Phantom is now made in FIVE configurations – please read this article to become informed about the differences: DJI Phantom Models Differences – a Hobbyists Guide The new Phantom 2 Vision + is reviewed extensively in this article here. There is also a number of discussions about the Phantom on our forums – […]
What is an AR Drone?
The AR Drone is a four-rotor aircraft which combines many of the new and advanced technologies in R/C Flight. Parrot, the company behind the AR Drone is marketing the AR Drone as a “flying video game” since it combines actual flying of the aircraft, real time video streaming to the controller, and the ability to […]
Walkera QR Infra X – small but sophisticated!
This is a smart drone which uses various sensors to find it’s way around. While most quadcopters allow you to fly them into walls and windows, this platform features sensors for avoiding obstacles Last year we reviewed a fine quadcopter from Walkera, the medium sized MX400 In the time since, Walkera has come out with […]
Syma X1 – a great starting Quadcopter for less than $40
If you are interested in flying or learning about quadcopters AND if you have a small outside area to fly around in (or a large open basement or garage), the Syma X1 may be the best way to get started… Note – we also now suggest the Syma X5 – it is more stable, so […]
2012 and 2013 – The REAL Rise of the Drones!
A recent NOVA special entitled Rise of the Drones was quite informative on the emerging technology, although much more focused on the Military and surveillance angle. The program can be watched online or on your favorite PBS station. However, there is another revolution in these aircraft occurring right now! They go by many names – […]
How durable is a quadcopter?
When out flying at the local field quite a few people ask about the durability of a quadcopter. After all, if there is any kind of failure, a quad is going to drop from the sky like a lead balloon. An airplane can glide to a landing, a helicopter can auto-rotate, but there is no […]
Midland XTC300 Camera Flight Test
Midland Radio, known to many of us from our older CB Radio days, has launched a new wearable sports camera and we got our grubby hands on one this week and started putting it through it’s paces. There will be a full review as we try out more of the different options and modes so […]
Drone 101: What is a Quadcopter?
Quadcopter 101 and Multirotor 101 I was asked to write an article or ebook about the basics of quadcopters so I am kicking off a series of “getting started” articles to see if I can help people new to the hobby. Please also read for some other helpful articles. Let me start with saying that […]
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