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Pilot training, does it help?

How would pilot training help me fly my drone more safely? Answer: Every day, we see new products and new technology that promise to improve flight safety. Despite all these advancements, one thing remains the same: the human factor. In the world of manned aviation, the human factor leads to errors and accounts for […]

Drone Flying Erratically, what could cause that?

Question: I was flying my drone the other day when it started flying erratically. What could have caused that? Answer: Experiencing a sudden loss of control while flying your drone is not uncommon. Sometimes while navigating your drone, you might have seen it drift in the opposite direction and fly erratically. If your drone refuses to respond to your […]

FPV Essentials – The Pilots View

I’m sure that most of us have wished that there was a way to shrink ourselves down so that we could just hop on our multirotor and go fly it around. Unfortunately, that technology isn’t quite here yet, but luckily there is something that’s almost as good: first-person-view (FPV) flight. Within the last couple of years, the explosion of […]

DOT and FAA Finalize Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

For Immediate Release June 21, 2016 Contact: Les Dorr or Alison Duquette Phone: 202-267-3883 Regulations will create new opportunities for business and government to use drones WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules (PDF) for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), […]

FPV Essentials, what you need to get started

I’m sure that most of us have wished that there was a way to shrink ourselves down so that we could just hop on our multirotor and go fly it around. Unfortunately, that technology isn’t quite here yet, but luckily there is something that’s almost as good: first-person-view (FPV) flight. Within the last couple of […]

Asked and Answered: Obtaining an FAA exemption

I am thinking about obtaining my exemption from the FAA. What are my options, and what should I look out for? Answer: Ever since the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the first exemptions to six aerial cinematography production companies, many people began asking, “How do I get my exemption?” While the FAA has provided a […]

Diamond Hobby XROC-250 Review

DiamondHobby just introduced this excellent first product into the world of first-person-view (FPV) racing. I think the ads for this quad should read, “Just add FPV goggles and you’re off to the races!” This quad’s metal and plastic body is already assembled and ready for your first flight right out of the box. Read on […]

Aerial Archaeology

While many people use their drones to shoot dynamic videos, I prefer taking still photography. To me the DJI Phantom is the ideal platform to do aerial photography in general and archaeological pictures in particular: Historic ruins are often not very impressive seen from the ground, where all we are left with is a foot […]

UAV Delivery for $3.00!

This could change the course of Drone delivery services, maybe even speed up the development of drone programing. The future is close! R. Cordova, CA (April 25, 2016) – The Uvionix nSKY service is about to offer $3 UAV deliveries from vendors within 6 miles around you. Deployed directly at your local restaurant or retailer, […]

Exclusive – The Yuneec Typhoon H!

We were lucky enough to get one of the early releases of the Yuneec Typhoon H and we have been having a ton of fun with it. It comes packed with a number of features that will bring out the cinematographer in everyone. We have been putting it through its paces since we got it […]