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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

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

5 Reasons Why DJI GO Only Scratches the Surface of your DJI Drone Potential

June 13, 2016 by craigi

By: Kevin Mukai – http://www.nvdrones.com DJI GO is the primary application that many DJI pilots use to fly their drone. However, while DJI GO is great for most users, it often does not sufficiently satisfy the many tastes diverse pilots around the world yearn for. Thanks to DJI’s SDK (Software or Solutions Development Kit), there […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, DJI Phantom Section, Product Info, Reviews, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2015, 2016, AR Drone, beginners, Camera, Comparison, DJI, drone mapping, ebook, FPV, Guides, How to, Instructions, MultiRotor, Photography, QuadCopter, rating, Review

Xiaomi Yi Action Camera – First Look and Review

March 19, 2016 by craigi

The Xiaomi Yi Action Camera is a “GoPro type” sports and action camera which promises good quality at 1/3rd the price of the major brands. It uses top quality components such as a Sony camera chip (sensor) and an Ambarella image processor. Prices vary depending on the vendor, but are generally in the range of […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, Product Info, Reviews, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2015, 2016, beginners, Camera, Comparison, FPV, GoPro, Guides, How to, Photography, rating, Review, Xiaomi Yi, yi

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

Eachine Falcon 250 – Heavy Metal Racing Muscle at a Bargain Basement Price

January 30, 2016 by AKCobra

Drone racing is in the beginning stages of an explosion similar to what AV drones have experienced over the last couple of years.  While it’s still too early to tell if it’s going to be the next big thing or just a passing fad, it’s not hard at all to imagine these mighty midgets becoming very […]

Filed Under: Product Info, Reviews, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2016, Comparison, Drone Racing, eachine, FPV, Guides, QuadCopter, rating, Review

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

HiSky HMX280 Quadcopter mid-sized racer – first look and review

October 14, 2015 by craigi

This is a review and commentary on the HiSky HMX280 Quadcopter introduced in 2015 and available at Banggood using this link. What is it? – the HM280 is an RTF (Ready to Fly) mid-sized quadcopter with powerful brushless motors. It comes complete with the Remote (TX), the quadcopter, a battery and a battery charger. It […]

Filed Under: Product Info, Reviews Tagged With: 2016, Drone, FPV, MultiRotor, QuadCopter, Review

Yuneec Q500 Typhoon Quadcopter – First Look

February 10, 2015 by craigi

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 […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, Guides, News, Product Info, Reviews, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2015, Camera, CES, Drone, FPV, MultiRotor, QuadCopter, Quadricopter, Video, Yuneec

RCLogger Xtreme 2015 Flight Test and Review(s)

January 20, 2015 by craigi

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 […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, Guides, Product Info Tagged With: 2015, Eye One Xtreme, FPV, Guides, MultiRotor, QuadCopter, RClogger, Xtreme

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