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What Can We Read into DJI’s Drone Racing Ambitions?

August 2, 2019 by Malek Murison

This week the drone industry’s leading manufacturer, DJI, launched an FPV kit for drone racing enthusiasts. One thing to point out first of all is that the kit doesn’t actually include a drone, which may come as a surprise to many. Instead, DJI is essentially making its low latency transmission and camera technology available to […]

Filed Under: Consumer Drones, DIY / Hobby, Drone Racing, FPV, News Tagged With: DJI, dji digital fpv system, Drone Racing, FPV

Eye One Xtreme V2 – FPV Quadcopter w/optional Headset

December 1, 2017 by craigi

I got lucky and borrowed a review model of this nice machine, the new Eye One Extreme V2!  I haven’t flown much yet as I have found that reading the manual and becoming familiar is VERY important. Also, I carefully study the construction of the machine – I like to think “As above, so below”…..that […]

Filed Under: Drone Racing, Drone Technology, FPV, Googles, Headgear

DIY Quadcopters & Drones – Instructions for Hobbyists.

June 6, 2017 by craigi

This article will provide basic instructions, advice, links and other information for those who wish to embark on DIY Quadcopter or Drone building. We will discuss the parts needed for a quadcopter and provide recommendations for various quadcopter (DIY Drones) parts lists. Most of our links are to Amazon because it is easy for many people to order […]

Filed Under: DIY / Hobby, Drone Racing, Uncategorized

Emax Nighthawk Pro 280 RTF long-term review

November 27, 2016 by Jeff Foster

(Article by Jeff Foster) Cheap and Good? For most things electronic and made in China the words “cheap” and “good” usually don’t mix. Surprisingly the Emax Nighthawk Pro 280 RTF is Different. For under $200 you get a well-built and tuned machine in a box.  Let see how it holds up to several months of abuse.

Filed Under: Consumer Drones, DIY / Hobby, Drone Racing, Photography / Videography, Top Stories Tagged With: FPV, Max, Nighthawk Pro 280, racing drone, RTF

Drone Sports World East @ WORLD MAKER FAIRE 2016

September 13, 2016 by craigi

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 […]

Filed Under: Drone Racing Tagged With: amiral sports, ASL, Drone Racing, Marker faire 2016

ASL Drone Sports World rules at Maker Faire 2016 in Silicon Valley

May 23, 2016 by craigi

The big white Drone Racing tent at the West Entrance to the Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 is drawing huge crowds to see the fantastic drone sports action this year! ASL (Aerial Sports League) has put on various classes and qualifier drone races and competitive battle drone demonstrations, utilizing all DIY sporting drones built by the […]

Filed Under: DIY / Hobby, Drone Racing, Drone Technology, Drones Are Good, General, News, Top Stories Tagged With: 2016, Aerial Sports League, ASL, battle drones, Drone Racing, drone sports, IDRA, makers faire, san mateo

Drones take center stage at NAB Show 2016

April 28, 2016 by Jeff Foster

Another year at the NAB show in Las Vegas has come and gone and those of us in the UAS/drone community are still recovering from a grueling, yet exciting week. It was an action-packed 6 full days of workshops, demonstrations, training, panels, presentations, new product demos and even drone sports!

Filed Under: Agriculture / Industrial, Commercial Drones, Consumer Drones, DIY / Hobby, Drone Racing, Drone Technology, Drones Are Good, General, News, Photography / Videography, Regulation Tagged With: 2016, Aerial Robotics, drone cage, drone pavilion, NAB, nab show

HD FPV for Drone Racing is right around the corner!

April 27, 2016 by craigi

FPV drone racing has been lacking only one element so far and that is clear, high quality HD video feed from the racing drone to the pilot’s goggles and monitors. On May 10th, CONNEX is going to change all that!

Filed Under: DIY / Hobby, Drone Racing, Drone Technology

1 Million-Dollar Purse at 2016 World Drone Prix in Dubai

March 8, 2016 by craigi

The world is watching to see where this rapidly-growing sport is going; starting from local races at school soccer fields to league tournaments in neon-lit stadiums, everyone wants to see what’s really going on with FPV drone racing action. Meanwhile, the most sophisticated drone racing track ever designed and built is unveiled in Dubai this […]

Filed Under: Drone Racing, Drone Technology, General, News Tagged With: Drone Racing, dubai, FPV, million dollar, world drone prix

FPV Drone Racing Industry is Rapidly Growing but at Risk in Los Angeles

October 16, 2015 by craigi

Want to fly FPV in Los Angeles? There is a new proposed ruling by the LA city council that would completely ban all FPV flights including those done with a VLOS spotter and even in AMA sanctioned flying fields. If you are found flying FPV in Los Angeles you risk a $1,000 fine and/or 6 months in jail.

Filed Under: DIY / Hobby, Drone Racing, News, Regulation Tagged With: Drone Racing, FPV, LA, laws, Los Angeles, regs

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