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2017

NEW – DJI Phantom 3 SE – The Best Budget 4K Drone?

August 24, 2017 by craigi

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 […]

Filed Under: Consumer Drones, DJI Phantom Section, Photography / Videography, Product Info, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2017, beginners, Camera, DJI, MultiRotor, Photography, rating, Review, Upgrade

DJI Spark Camera Drone – Is it for You?

August 6, 2017 by craigi

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 […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, Consumer Drones, DJI Phantom Section, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2017, beginners, Camera, Comparison, DJI Spark, MultiRotor, Photography, QuadCopter, rating, Review, Video

The Drone Report – 2017 #1

March 15, 2017 by craigi

The Drone Report – 2017 #1 Introduction – this article will bring the reader up-to-date (mid-2017) in terms of most facets of the consumer drone (multirotor) business. Please consider it an “Executive Summary” and excuse the lack of detail on each of the many subjects involved. Note – this is also slanted toward the N. […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, Consumer Drones, editorial, Press Releases, Regulation, Top Stories, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2017, Civilian drones, Guides, QuadCopter, rating, Review

Beginner Drone Suggestions for 2017

February 18, 2017 by craigi

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 […]

Filed Under: Consumer Drones, DIY / Hobby, Guides Tagged With: 2017, beginners, Comparison, DJI, Drone, ebook, Guides, How to, Instructions, QuadCopter, rating, Review, Safety

Consumer Drones Are Nuisances, Not Profits

January 25, 2017 by craigi

At CES, a whole new flock of fly-high, fly-fast, fly-bad drones were introduced and now the category is suddenly destined to be the next monstrous consumer category. Some were so small they fit in the palm of your hand. In fact, I think I stepped on one in the show’s crowded aisles … but it might […]

Filed Under: Agriculture / Industrial, Commercial Drones, Consumer Drones, Drone Technology, General, Top Stories Tagged With: 2017, CES, commercial, consumer drones, future, sUAS, UAVs

Biggest Drone Stories of 2016

December 26, 2016 by craigi

As 2016 draws to a close, we are presenting our opinion on the biggest drone stories of 2016. Please leave your opinions and comments below the article: FAA Part 107 and Ramifications for prosumer and light commercial space. News: FAA moved on both registration…and then commercial use of small uAS (sUAS – also called Drones […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, editorial, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2016, 2017, Comparison, DJI, Guides

Phantom 4 Professional – 20 Megapixel Prosumer Drone – First Look

November 15, 2016 by craigi

Introduction DJI’s Phantom line is well known as the standard for consumer level Camera Drones. In our recent “Slugfest” of popular 2016 models we gave it our highest rating – an opinion shared by most experts. However, consumer-level ($400-$1200) Camera Drones have some limitations, especially when it comes to Photo and Video quality. Drones at […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, DJI Phantom Section, News, Product Info, Reviews, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2016, 2017, DJI Phantom, phantom, Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro, Phantom 4 Professional, Pomato, Sony Exmor

Fall 2016 Camera Drone Slugfest – Karma vs. Mavic vs. Phantom 3 & 4 vs. Yuneec

November 15, 2016 by craigi

Fall 2016 Camera Drone Slugfest – GoPro Karma vs. Mavic Pro vs. Phantom 3 & 4 vs. Yuneec With the recent introduction of the DJI Mavic Pro and GoPro Karma, the 2016 Fall and Holiday Season lineup of consumer camera drones has taken shape. The internet chatter, as usual, has built to a crescendo as […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, Product Info, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2016, 2017, Aerial, Camera, camera drones, Comparison, rating, Review

Getting Started with Quadcopters and Hobby Drones – Table of Contents

October 30, 2016 by craigi

Our Best Selling eBook for Drone Beginners is now free – and available online by using the chapter links below. For the best deals in drones, check out http://www.dronesavings.com eBook – Getting Started with Hobby Quadcopters and Drones – Table of Contents 1 – http://wp.me/p25InU-1Dtu – Author Page 2 – http://wp.me/p25InU-1Dtw – Introduction 3 – […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2015, 2016, 2017, AR Drone, beginners, book, DJI, ebook, free book, free ebook, Guides, How to, Instructions, Maintenance, Photography, QuadCopter, Review

DJI Mavic Pro – A Miracle Machine, but is it for you?

October 28, 2016 by craigi

The DJI Mavic Pro is a miniaturized folding ($1,000 US) camera drone with specifications that beat most other models under $2K.  The Mavic Pro started shipping to consumer in the middle of October and has quickly become the best selling consumer camera drone ever. In this post we will take a first look at this miracle […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, DJI Phantom Section, Guides, Product Info, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2016, 2017, beginners, Camera, Comparison, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, Mavic Pro, MultiRotor, Photography, QuadCopter, rating

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