NOTE: Yuneec has since come out with an upgraded 4K model of this quadcopter with better specs. A complete package with case, two batteries, handheld gimbal attachment and more is currently available at Amazon. The camera in this model is far superior to the original. —— ————- Introduction The electric aviation company Yuneec has released […]
Aerial Video and Photography
RCLogger Xtreme 2015 Flight Test and Review(s)
The RCLogger Eye One Xtreme was released over a year ago but suffered from a number of initial QC and design problems. Even so, this little quadcopter became very popular among hobbyists “hackers” who enjoy modifying, fixing and improving stock quadcopters. It also has a loyal following among those who enjoy active acrobatic flight and […]
Parrot BeBop Quadcopter Review – Part 1 of 3
Our review of the Parrot BeBop Quadcopter will be done as a three part review. Subjects covered in the reviews parts are; Part 1: initial look / open box / instruction review / setup / range and “radio” check / first flight / initial thoughts Part 2: advanced flight / camera performance / flight time […]
Avoid DJI Phantom Fly Away & Crashes
Avoid DJI Phantom problems such as: 1. Fly Away 2. Crashes 3. Erratic Quadcopter behavior 4. Loss 5. Expensive Repairs by following some the advice below. This article contains the best BASIC advice you’ll find on the DJI Phantom and DJI Phantom Vision drones. Whether you take our advice is, in the end, up to […]
SJCAM M10 Review – Cube Mini Full HD Action Cam
SJCAM M10 Review Introduction SJCAM is a Chinese based maker of budget sport cameras. Their earlier models, such as the SJ4000 (approx. $110), are low priced copies of the GoPro rectangular style which have gotten very good reviews. The SJCAM M10 ($100 w/accessories, $70 bare) is a newer cube shaped model which we assume contains […]
Parrot BeBop Quadcopter Drone Pre-Review Rundown
As Promised, Parrot released their new BeBop Quadcopter at the beginning of December, 2014. The BeBop drone has been in development for over 2 years and contains some very innovative features at a reasonable price. The bigger question is – will it live up to it’s promise? Note – we just added a First Look […]
Producing Decent Aerial Video on a Budget
You’ve all seen them. Videos produced via quadcopter that are smooth as glass with awesome music tracks that look ready for the big screen. Then you look at your latest video and it looks like you’re filming the apocalypse. Everything is shaking about, the jello is making you nauseous, and the whine from your motors […]
FPV for Beginners – a quick DIY quadcopter project
FPV (First Person View) is the term used to describe a ground level view of what the camera on your quadcopter is seeing. Current systems use various monitors to accomplish this, including: 1. Small LCD screens – sometimes built into the TX, other times mounted above it. (see pic) 2. Goggles – popular models include […]
Droneflyers.com Drone Photography and Video hints and tips #1
Quadcopter Aerial Photography and Video on a shoestring budget
Drone and Quadcopter Aerial Photography and Video (APV) on a budget. A large percentage of of the new hobbyists taking up this pursuit have interest in the photography and video aspects of quadcopters. People are often impressed when you show them amatuer pics such as the one below – and they want to know how […]
