The Drone Racing League 2016 Season is on ESPN2
Be sure to Tune in to ESPN2 or Sky Sports Mix this Thursday at 8PM PST/11PM EST for a great introduction to the world of Drone Racing.
Speed Controller soldering
Now that you have the speed controllers soldered to the power board, we will show you how to solder them to each motor.
Drone assembly tips
Assembling your first racing drone can be a bit intimidating but learning how to solder and knowing what needs to be soldered can make the job a little easier.
Soldering Equipment
This is a short video on what equipment you may want to have to do a good soldering job on your quad. Because soldering is so vital to the construction of most racing drones, having the right equipment can make that job a lot easier.
Drone Nationals – More photos and winner
New York, NY (August 7, 2016) – Drone Sports Association (DSA), the leading global drone racing and drone sports entertainment company, today crowned Zachry “A_Nub” Thayer the 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Champion. Presented by GoPro, the race took place in front of thousands of spectators on Governors Island, New York. The 2016 U.S. National […]
Dancing with Whales
Getting to see whales in the ocean is one thing, but having them dance under your boat is something else. Luckily for all of us, drones.nc was there to capture all of the magic.
The Liberty Cup Race
Our top charger picks
A charger is an essential investment that will pay dividends in the performance of your battery packs. Ease of use, safety features, and adaptability are important considerations when you’re in the market for a new charger, and here we bench-test the latest units available so that you can pick the one that’s right for you. […]
Telemetry 101, Getting data from your multirotor in real time
One of the really nice features of modern-day remote-control radios is the fact that they can send signals to an RC multirotor to control it. Plus, they can receive signals back from the same aircraft, allowing us to monitor important information about that aircraft. This feature is what we refer to as telemetry. We can use this to […]
Flying Close to Airports
How do I know if I am flying my drone too close to an airport? Answer: In a perfect world, all of your flight planning should be done well ahead of time. Finding out if you are near an airport environment should be your first priority. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), hobbyists who want to fly drones […]
