What exactly is a Xiro Xplorer? We all know it looks killer, from the early news bits about it, but what are you getting for your hard earned cash? Check out the video as well as the next four throughout …
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Nanuk 945 DJI Phantom 3 Case
Many new DJI Phantom 3 pilots quickly see the need to purchase some sort of case to protect their aerial media platform when in transport or storage. Though penny pinching pilots whose freshly depleted wallets are still suffering the sting …
Read More »JR Ninja 400 MR 3D: Lethal Agility & Power to Spare
OPENING THE BOX The Ninja 400MR RTF comes in a rather large box as it contains separate boxes for the quad and the radio in addition to an empty carton to fill the space. The XG6 comes packaged just as it would if you bought …
Read More »Aerial Video Systems: Fly Further Than You Ever Dreamed Possible
From FPV racing to aerial video shooting, FPV is the lifeline between your aircraft and the pilot/camera operator. It is what a cameraman uses to frame up those epic shots from a multirotor and it is the pilot’s “eyes” in an FPV racing machine. The …
Read More »FLYSAFE: Leading UAV Education
The story of FLYSAFE goes back to the childhood friendship and passion of flying radio control (RC) airplanes and helicopters of founders Charles Eide and Michael Danielson. The journey began at a young age at a local Academy of Model Aeronautics flying club just outside …
Read More »Xoar Carbon Fiber Props
Xoar International is a company with 40 years of experience in manufacturing propellers for both RC hobbyists and commercial applications, from RC airplanes and multirotors, to large industrial UAVs, powered parachutes and even ultralight aircraft . Xoar propellers have been known to the industry as one of the most …
Read More »Configure OpenPilot CC3D Evo
The CC3D flight control board is one of the most popular open source controllers out there today, but getting it working properly poses a daunting task for those not familiar with it. The following is a simple tutorial that should help to cover the …
Read More »Parrot To Release Sequoia: Multi-Spectral Imaging Tool
Parrot revolutionizes precision agriculture with Sequoia: a miniaturized high-tech multispectral sensor, compatible with all civil drones. Crop management should evolve to become even more effective: it is necessary to know to better produce, improve its environmental performance, optimize its yield, save …
Read More »MaxAmps Bebop Lipo
Parrot has made quite the name for themselves with their lineup of super-advanced electronics. Consumers can choose from their vast array of drones, automotive accessories and more. One of the most popular machines they produce is the Bebop drone. This little hot rod has …
Read More »Low-Cost, Beginner Drone: Revell Nano Hexagon
Words: Jimmy Beckett, Photos: Doug Tong Anytime something shows up that I get to take out for a test and have some fun with, like the Nano Hexagon, I am always excited. This small RTF or Ready-To-Fly hexcopter looked pretty cool and …
Read More »Dutch Police To Train Birds To Take Down Unauthorized Drones
Now this is some amazing stuff right here. We’ve heard of birds of prey being used to keep birdstikes to a minimum at commercial airports, but this ingenious plan takes that use of said raptors to a whole other level. …
Read More »Hands On With The GoPro Hero4 Session
FIRST THINGS FIRST It’s small, really small. The Hero4 session comes in at a fraction of the size of the regular Hero Cameras. It has some significant changes as well to its operation. Swapping to a one button setting that controls everything is …
Read More »Blade Chroma Camera Drone
In this day and age, having the best photos and videos is a must on many social media feeds from personal to professional and more and more people are looking to capture those memorable moments now with the use of drones. However, the …
Read More »KDE OneShot 125 Auto-Detecting ESC’s For FPV Racinguto-detectX droneX escX fpvX KDEX multirotorX oneshot
If you’re serious about getting the upper-hand during competition, these new ECS’s from KDE are just the ticket. For competition-level FPV racing, the latest firmware now includes auto-recognition of OneShot125, PWMSync500 and standard PWM throttle-control signals. No switches or solder-tab …
Read More »Hubsan X4 Pro Deluxe Vehicle Week Video #5: Action Shots
Capping off our Vehicle Week focusing on the Hubsan X4 Pro Deluxe, we took this little marvel out for a few test flights. Stay tuned as we’ll be getting more in depth clips posted, but for now, enjoy. LINKS HOBBICO …
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