How Video and Photography Drones Work For Beginners and those who want to know the basics behind these miracle machines. Drones are in the news almost daily with millions being sold and flown. However, many are not familiar with the mechanics of how they work. This article will provide a basic explanation of the systems […]
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5 Reasons Why DJI GO Only Scratches the Surface of your DJI Drone Potential
By: Kevin Mukai – http://www.nvdrones.com DJI GO is the primary application that many DJI pilots use to fly their drone. However, while DJI GO is great for most users, it often does not sufficiently satisfy the many tastes diverse pilots around the world yearn for. Thanks to DJI’s SDK (Software or Solutions Development Kit), there […]
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 […]
Eachine Falcon 250 – Heavy Metal Racing Muscle at a Bargain Basement Price
Drone racing is in the beginning stages of an explosion similar to what AV drones have experienced over the last couple of years. While it’s still too early to tell if it’s going to be the next big thing or just a passing fad, it’s not hard at all to imagine these mighty midgets becoming very […]
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 […]
How many consumer drones, toys aside, exist in the USA as of Jan, 2016
How many real consumer drones, toys aside, exist in the USA as of Jan, 2016 Unless you are living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the new (US) FAA requirement that all drones over a certain weight (250 grams – a bit more than 1/2 pound) need to be registered. Registration is easy and […]
Drones at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show -CES
Drone Report from the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 In our 2 1/2 days at CES, I walked over 30 miles! It certainly is a big show and, as with 2015, drones were a large part of the buzz this year. Here is our “executive summary” of drones at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). It […]
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 […]
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 […]
Last Minute Holiday Deals on DJI Camera Drones and more…
Looking for last minute holiday deals on DJI Phantom 3 Camera Drones and others? DJI is featuring deals on the entire Phantom 3 Series as well as some of their other accessories – and a few select machines are still available for decent discounts. Here are some of the best bets as of Mid-December. If […]
