Drone camera gimbals 101
If you were wondering how they work, this is a must read for you. There is some great information on how to set a camera gimbal up and on using them. Just click on the image below and enjoy.
Drone Photo Tips from the Pros
Learning a new craft, such as filming from a drone, can be a time consuming adventure. As with any learning curve, advice from experts in the field is invaluable and worth its weight in gold. That’s why we asked eight of the best aerial shooters we know to share their tips and tricks on how you can improve your […]
Drone Racing: Programming a Flight Controller
Simple, easy and quick setup tips After you’ve installed all of the equipment into your multirotor, the next step is to program the flight controller. This may appear to be a daunting task, but if you just follow the steps outlined here you will find that this process is simple, easy and quick. Plus most […]
RotorDrone at CES
Team RotorDrone is at the CES show in Las Vegas this week, scoping out new drones and gear. Here are just a few of the highlights so far; stay tuned for more! Check out DJI’s limited-edition Phantom 4 that celebrates the Chinese new year! Renowned illustrator and designer Martin Sati customized the Phantom 4 with a phoenix as […]
Filters and a GoPro
When I fly my racing quad I use a GoPro camera on it, and on most of my videos, I have some wavy lines running on the outside of the frame. Is there any way to get rid of these?—Luis Gonzalez, Sun City, CA Answer: What you might be experiencing is the effects of rolling shutter, also called “jello” or […]
Anatomy of a Radio
As you become more involved with multirotors and the sophistication of your aerial vehicle increases, you will let to a point where you will start using higher-quality radio systems. Many multirotors come with a dedicated transmitter that’s programmed to work with that rotordrone. For aircraft that are built from kits or come in almost ready […]
Light up the night with your drone
I recently had the fortune of test flying three independent light sources for nighttime flying. Depending on what your project is, you might want to illuminate the crops below you; a person walking or in a vehicle; or your background hills, buildings, etc. Aircraft used for testing purposes were the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced and 3DR Solo. We are going […]
Our Top 10 Posts of 2016
These are our top ten posts of 2016 Number 10 This Eagle Wants to Kill Your Drone No joke: this bird of prey is trained to capture rogue drones. Dutch police, working with a raptor training company called “Guard From Above” demonstrated the eagle’s drone-disabling skills in this video, in which the trained eagle grabs a […]
DJI Phantom 4, everything you want in a drone?
As with its predecessor, the Phantom 4 is mostly a hollow plastic shell, with highly optimized electronics at its core and a fully integrated camera system. It comes preassembled and, after a summary firmware update and system check, will fly right out of the box. Anybody could fly the Phantom 4 with ease. Yet it is intended for intermediate […]
Drone shot for the opening of Dancing with the Stars
Very impressive work by the Aerial MOB team One continuous, 2 minute drone shot with the DJI Inspire 5DR. Shot at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Opening Number – Dancing with the Stars from Aerial MOB on Vimeo.
