Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5 – Part 6 – Part 7 – Part 8 (this page) The Phantom Camera Taking pictures and videos from a new perspective is the main function of the Phantom drone. It functions as a tripod in the sky with its own […]
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GoPro releases Karma Drone Package
After many delays, GoPro today announced their Karma Drone. Here is a great post on RCG which shows the basics – the beauty of this drone is that it comes with a full package including a backpack and a hand-held camera stabilizer (mount for gimbal)….so the GoPro fan or owner can have a complete setup for […]
GoPro’s new Karma Drone and HERO5 cams in Person
I was invited to the GoPro new product launch and media event in Lake Tahoe this week and will be sharing info, updates and my first impressions hands-on with the new GoPro Karma drone and gimbal system, as well as the new HERO5. Check back for updates throughout the day!
Kittyhawk Launches Drone Fleet Management Android App
Company becomes the fully-native, cross-platform solution for drone operators SAN FRANCISCO — September 14, 2016 — Kittyhawk, the drone fleet management company, is proud to announce the availability of its industry-leading platform on Android. Commercial drone operators can now use Android devices to easily adhere to the recently-introduced FAA Part 107 regulations, and benefit from […]
eBook – Buying and Flying DJI Phantom 3 and 4 Quadcopters – Chapter 7
Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5 – Part 6 – Part 7 (this page) Phantom Modifications and Additions There are many useful and decorative modifications you can make to your Phantom. A large aftermarket has sprung up online to satisfy the demand for various accessories. Note: We […]
Current Model Aircraft Operations in US
Update 9/2016 – Peter Sachs – Drone Law Journal: If you are confused about how to legally operate a model aircraft, it’s not your fault, but the FAA’s fault. The new FAR Part 101 is confusing, and has already resulted in controversy.
Best Selling Camera Drones on Amazon, Sept. 2016
The following list does not include closeouts or units which have been out of production for many months. It is is approx. order of sales rank – with a note as to the ranking in Camera and Photo. DJI Phantom 3 Standard – #42 DJI Phantom 4 – #70 DJI Phantom 3 Advanced – #72 DJI […]
DRL Unveils International Broadcast Partners, Close of $12M Investment Round, Event and Media Partnerships, UK and Germany Races for 2017
The Drone Racing League (DRL), global leader of elite First Person View (FPV) drone racing, today announced key multi-year, international event and media distribution agreements with three world-renowned sports broadcast and media companies including ESPN (North, South and Central America and the Caribbean), Sky (UK and Ireland) and 7Sports, the sports business cluster of ProSiebenSat.1 […]
eBook – Buying and Flying DJI Phantom 3 and 4 Quadcopters – Chapter 6
Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5 – Part 6 (this page) Advanced Flight Modes and Features Return to Home (RTH) and failsafe – are functions built into all Phantom models. These functions work in various ways to assure recovery of your drone w hen it has low battery […]
Drone Sports World East @ WORLD MAKER FAIRE 2016
With nearly 100,000 spectators, ASL’s Drone Sports East at World Maker Faire 2015 was the East Coast’s largest live audience ever attending a drone race, and this year’s Drone Sports World at Maker Faire promises to be even bigger. Two full days, jammed packed with the best drone racing, combat games, training and demos. Featuring […]
