• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • DroneLife
  • DroneRacingLife
  • JobForDrones
  • Our Youtube Channel
  • Our Forums
  • Subscribe
  • About & Contact
  • Podcast

Droneflyers.com

Quadcopter, Multirotor and Drones Resource Site

  • FREE Drone eBooks!
  • Beginners Guide
  • Aerial Photography/Video
  • Editorial/Industry News
  • Best Drones You Can Buy Now

Guide

How Video and Photography Drones Work

June 24, 2016 by craigi

How Video and Photography Drones Work For Beginners and those who want to know the basics behind these miracle machines. Drones are in the news almost daily with millions being sold and flown. However, many are not familiar with the mechanics of how they work. This article will provide a basic explanation of the systems […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, DJI Phantom Section, Guides, Product Info, Uncategorized Tagged With: beginners, Drone, Guide, Guides, How to, Instructions, MultiRotor, Photography, QuadCopter, Video

2016 USA Camera Drone Sales – Projections and Commentary

May 3, 2016 by craigi

One of our specialties is using various rules of thumb to predict what is happening in the consumer drone market. You can find a number of our predictions and projections in our Editorial Section. We have recently been asked by various industry parties (reporters, analysts, etc.) to comment on the US Drone market going forward. […]

Filed Under: editorial, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2015, 2016, AR Drone, camera drone, Comparison, DJI, Drone, drone market, Guide, Guides, How to, market, prediction, predictions, rating, Review

FAA Drone Rules in Simplified Infographic

March 9, 2016 by craigi

In this industry there’s a lot of information that’s constantly being updated and you can find a ton of resources on various drone-related sites, links and forums with open discussions about the latest state of commercial and hobby UAS regulations and rules. But the folks at AllDigital have created a simplified and easy to follow infographic chart […]

Filed Under: Commercial Drones, Consumer Drones, DIY / Hobby, General, Regulation Tagged With: drone rules, Guide, infographic, regulation

Finding Places to Fly and Photograph with your Drone

July 3, 2015 by craigi

Finding Places to Fly and Photograph with your Drone. For some this is very easy – for others a bit more difficult. Here are some hints and tips which may help you find some safe – and photogenic – places to fly! Note: most of these suggestions assume you know how to take decent pics […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, DJI Phantom Section, Guides, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2015, Camera, Comparison, DJI, GoPro, Guide, Guides, How to, Instructions, MultiRotor, Photography, Video

More Reasons to NOT buy a Drone

June 6, 2015 by craigi

Take the Test Newer drones such as the DJI Phantom 3 or 3DR Solo are truly magical. Their capabilities are way beyond former models and they are effectively “miracle machines”. However, the question remains – will YOU make a good drone owner, operator and pilot? . In order to test as to whether you are […]

Filed Under: editorial, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2015, beginners, ebook, education, Flying, Guide, Guides, How to, Instructions

FPV for Beginners – a quick DIY quadcopter project

October 10, 2014 by craigi

FPV (First Person View) is the term used to describe a ground level view of what the camera on your quadcopter is seeing. Current systems use various monitors to accomplish this, including: 1. Small LCD screens – sometimes built into the TX, other times mounted above it. (see pic) 2. Goggles – popular models include […]

Filed Under: Aerial Video and Photography, DJI Phantom Section Tagged With: beginners, FPV, GoPro, Guide, Mobius, Photography, Video

I want to buy a Drone – advice to buy a drone

October 5, 2014 by craigi

So – you and LOTS of other people are interested in entering the hobby, business or pursuit of drones (quadcopters, UAV’s, multirotors, etc.)…. In fact, google now will autofill the query “I want to buy a ….” with the most desire products – as in the screen shot below! It turns out people desire houses, […]

Filed Under: editorial, Guides, News, Product Info, Reviews, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2014, AR Drone 2.0, beginners, Comparison, Drone, ebook, Guide, How to, Instructions, QuadCopter, Review

Review – Optrix XD Wide Angle iPhone Lens and Case

February 22, 2013 by craigi

Those of us with interest in photography often end up with a collection of cameras – too many to take along for travel or for all the various activities we may engage in. Optrix sells a number of cases which may help sports and hobby enthusiasts to cut down on that number! In many ways, […]

Filed Under: Product Info, Reviews Tagged With: 2013, APV, Comparison, FPV, GoPro, Guide, HD, Instructions, iphone, ipod touch, Photography, POV, Video

Why you should balance your props

February 6, 2012 by KerryG

Probably one of the easiest things to do and yet one of the least done tasks is to balance the props on your heli or quad. If your rotors are not balanced, one blade will be heavier than the other which will cause an excessive amount of vibration. This vibration will cause extra wear on […]

Filed Under: Guides Tagged With: Balance, Guide, Prop, Propeller, Vibration

Primary Sidebar

Top Posts & Pages

  • Parrot SWING VTOL Drone - First Look and Review
  • Getting your drone out of the tree
  • Blade Chroma Quadcopter - Review
  • eBook - Buying and Flying DJI Phantom 3 and 4 Quadcopters - Chapter 2
  • The Drone Report 2016
  • DJI Phantom Models Differences - a Hobbyists Guide

Social

  • View droneflyers’s profile on Facebook
  • View bestquads’s profile on Twitter
  • View UCU4BAbFXrv9ShEkjEsgLBEw’s profile on YouTube
  • View user19925817’s profile on Vimeo


Subscribe Now

Footer

Copyright © 2025 · News Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in