As public officials continue to urge people to stay home and practice social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak, many are seeking novel ways to pass the time behind closed doors over the next few weeks (and maybe beyond). While some turn to video games or pet fostering, drone enthusiasts considering Part 107 commercial pilot certification […]
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5 Things You Can Do To Become A Better Drone Pilot
In this industry, we all start out as beginners. Even if you’ve moved beyond hobby flights at the weekend to flying drones as part of your 9 to 5, this business doesn’t stand still for long enough for anyone to properly catch up. So what can you do to keep improving as a drone pilot? […]
The Best Drones of 2018, Ranked By Their Purpose
by Malek Murison We’re at a point in the drone hardware space where there’s plenty of choice for pilots. Although DJI have a firm hold over the market, there are loads of options for aerial photography and other niche uses. And that’s important, because no pilot chooses a drone based on capability alone. It’s more about […]
Ryze Robotics Tello – a DJI, Intel and Ryze Robotics $99 Drone
In January 2018 a small $99 drone was announced by DJI. The model was called the Tello from a company called Ryze Robotics, a new startup we had not heard of before. Like many before it the Tello promised a number of intelligent features at a very low price point, small toy drones don’t usually get […]
10 Best Drones and Quadcopters for 2018
Which are the best drones and quadcopters to buy as of the end of 2017 and first 1/2 of 2018?? UPDATED Feb, 2018 – We update this best drones listing regularly as new products are released and reviewed. Note – we cover the consumer and lower-end Pro market, so you won’t find expensive (over $2,000 base) […]
Beginner Drone Suggestions for 2017
Most beginner drone pilots will be best off if they fly one or two “toy grade” models before stepping up to a fancier camera drone or true FPV racer. In the video below I give a quick rundown on some of the current modes that may serve this purpose well. For various reasons – detailed […]
How to Pass the FAA Part 107 Exam – hints, tips and comments
In mid-January, 2017 I passed the FAA Part 107 test on the first attempt. Although I was pleased to pass the test, my score, at 82, was lower than I anticipated. The following discussion will provide some food for thought for those interested in taking – and passing – this test. Who are You? How […]
Best Selling Camera Drones on Amazon – Jan/Feb 2017
Best selling consumer camera drones (up to $2K) on Amazon in January – February time period. Drone sales on Amazon are often indicative of overall consumer drone sales as a decent percentage of customers prefer ordering from them. Please see notes at the end for our opinion on the trends driving these sales and rankings. […]
CES 2017 Drone Report – Nothing New under the Sun
The vast Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has always had a reputation for hype. After all, it’s the largest show of its type in the world and the resulting PR filters out for months afterwards. When it comes to drones, however, CES may soon be irrelevant. Read on…. Many years ago, massive companies like Apple, MicroSoft […]
Making Money Flying Drones – FAA Part 107 Information and more
Here’s How to Make Money Flying Drones – FAA Part 107 Information and more Up until August 2016, flying a drone commercially required special exemption called a Section 333 which was quite difficult to obtain. In most cases, a real pilots license was required, putting it beyond the reach of most would-be drone pilots. With […]
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