UPDATE – This is an article about the older Phantom models! Follow this link for the differences between the Phantom 3 models (current line). Here is another ID article that will allow you to ID any Phantom ever made. The information below will still be relevant for those buying and flying older models and wanting […]
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Blade 350 QX and QX2 Quadcopter – Review, Rating and more…
First introduced in September of 2013 (one year after the DJI Phantom), the Blade 350 QX had some initial quality control problems. Some of those, as well as a mini-review of the early model, can be found at our forum thread here: https://www.droneflyers.com/talk/threads/blade-350-qx-review.241/ We recently got our hands on a newer (2.0 firmware, manufactured 6/2014) […]
Blade 200 QX Quadcopter – First look, review and rating
Introduction Blade is the brand name given to R/C Helicopter and Multirotors (Quadcopters, etc.) by Horizon Hobby, an American company which has been in business since the mid-1980’s. They have offices and manufacturing around the globe and, in this sense, differ greatly from many of the current “toy grade” vendors. Horizon Hobby products are sold […]
DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION PLUS + First Look and Review & Rating – Part 1
Note – if you are looking for an article on the differences between the DJI Phantom models, click this link. DJI is well known as a leader in the RTF Quadcopter market. The first Phantom, released at the end of 2012, provided a new standard and value in a mid-sized GPS quadcopter. In the time […]
DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION PLUS + First Look and Review & Rating – Part 2
Note: you can follow this link to part #1 of this review. (This article is still in draft status with more information added each day) P2+ will sometimes be used below as an abbreviation for Phantom 2 Vision+ The DJI Vision App and Extended Features Unlike most other quadcopters, the Phantom 2 Vision+ uses a […]
Opportunities in Aerial Robotics 2014
Opportunities in Aerial Robotics 2014+ By Craig Issod ccc Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International PDF Copy of this Document:OpportunitiesinAerialRobotics2014forward Overview The author believes that aerial robotics is a burgeoning new field with numerous opportunities. However, overestimating the market may cause a classic “bubble” in these companies as the buzz around the industry grows. As with other budding […]
ebook for quadcopter beginners!
Our Newbies Book for Quadcopter/Drone Beginners is free on Sept. 5 and 6, 2015 Click this link or the links below! The book is available at the link below: The book is written for those starting out in this hobby. Beginners are likely to save a LOT of time, money and frustration by digesting the […]
Eye One Xtreme – The Bridge Between Toy Grade and Hobby Grade Quads (Full Review)
Recently I wrote an article on moving up from a toy grade quad to a hobby grade quad. In the past this typically meant a serious commitment in money and/or time as you either had to build a quad from scratch or opt for an expensive RTF (Ready to Fly) option such as a DJI […]
Movin’ On Up! Transitioning From a Toy Class Quad to Hobby Grade
If you’re a regular on this site, chances are you’re relatively new to multi-rotor RC flying. There’s a good chance you’re either brand new and just looking to get started, or are currently flying a toy grade quad such as an AR Drone, Hubsan, Ladybird, etc. If you’re part of the latter group, you’ve probably […]
JXD 388 Aerocraft Quadcopter – First Look and Review
The JXD is made by the Chinese JinXingDa Plastic Toys Factory and is sold, in most cases, complete with a matching TX. However, I was attracted to this quadcopter based on it being available without the TX – Banggood’s (and others) web sites declared that it would work fine with an existing WL Toys v2x2 […]
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