A 2 TB DJI Hard Drive? Yes….but…… Seagate sent me one to try out – and I was somewhat surprised that it didn’t have more “DJI class” features and/or options. There is so much that could have been done with it – but as it stands, it’s a USB-C external drive with a rubber bumper […]
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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) […]
NEW – DJI Phantom 3 SE – The Best Budget 4K Drone?
The DJI Phantom 3 series, first released in April of 2015, set a new standard for what was expected of a consumer-level Camera drone. Even at the original price of $1259, the Phantom 3 Pro was head and shoulders above anything in its class. The P3 series is still widely used today – although officially […]
DJI Spark Camera Drone – Is it for You?
Droneflyers.com received a review model of the DJI Spark Camera Drone before the official launch. We therefore have had a few months to put the model through its paces and determine the pros and cons of this ultra-portable quadcopter. Note that we have our initial review in this article as well as a number of […]
CTA Forecasts Drone Sales to Stabilize
Droneflyers.com takes part is helping the Consumer Technology Association work out their projects for the future. As a result, we have access to the final number they come up with in terms of US and Worldwide Drone Sales. If you desire a more detailed or nuanced opinion/report you can contact me for a custom “reading […]
2013 vs. 2017 – How Much Camera Drone tech do you get for your money?
The advances in consumer Camera Drones have come quite quickly, outpacing similar technologies such as smart phones, computers and flat screen TV’s. As one example, an iPhone 3 in 2009 sold for a similar price as an iPhone 6 in 2016 (when inflation is considered). Of course, the newer iPhones are much more powerful and […]
Best Selling Camera Drones on Amazon – Summer 2017
Best Selling Camera Drones on Amazon – Summer 2017 Presented below. Our rankings are based on various methods since Amazon often classifies camera drones into different categories, hence differing rankings. However, by cross referencing and checking other industry sources we develop the best possible guesses as to the overall market. 1. DJI Spark – (all […]
InterDrone Trade Show – Las Vegas
InterDrone Industry Trade Show – September, 2017 – Las Vegas InterDrone is one of the top US drone industry trade shows. Classes, Seminars, Keynotes and Exhibits….plus networking. It is a must-attend for those who want to quickly get an idea of where the industry is…and where it is going. Show Announcement : After an impressive […]
How DJI won the Consumer Drone War
The War is over – at least for the foreseeable future. DJI has sewn up the Consumer Drone Market in a way that makes them untouchable for at least the next 5 years. While some of my fellow analysts will cry and moan “wrong”, DJI may have as much as 80% (and growing) of the […]
DIY Quadcopters & Drones – Instructions for Hobbyists.
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 […]
