The Globe and Mail recently published an excellent preemptive intervention for amateur drone pilots warning the general public: "You guys need to start using your heads while droning or the government is going to take your toys away." This is a truth new drone owners have to be made to understand. Dronelife wants to do our part so while we figure out what that means … [Read more...] about How to Fly a Drone the Dronelife Way
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Homeward Bound: How We Lost and Found A DJI Phantom
The drone crash at the White House proved once again how easy it is for someone to both get their hands on a drone and, subsequently, crash it. The Dronelife team is very familiar with crashing drones, so we thought we would share one of our best stories and give you an idea what you can do if you lose your drone. Several months ago, we were flying our Phantom 2 Vision+ at a … [Read more...] about Homeward Bound: How We Lost and Found A DJI Phantom
Help! I Crashed my New DJI Phantom. What do I do now?
So you took your new Christmas drone for a spin and it didn't go exactly as planned? We're not accusing you of not reading the DJI manuals or watching the "How-To" videos prior to take-off (but that may be the case). Did you fail to calibrate the GPS? Did you fly it into you neighbor's chimney? Or did it take off and travel in an unexpected direction only to be found hours … [Read more...] about Help! I Crashed my New DJI Phantom. What do I do now?
Drone Duel Part II: DJI Inspire 1 vs. Parrot Bebop vs. 3D Robotics X8+
The major players in the commercial drones space have released their new models just in time for a holiday season that should cement UAVs as a mainstream gadget. But which one of this year's models is right for you? Let Dronelife break it down for you: DJI Inspire 1 Let's get this out of the way: DJI's new Inspire 1 is the most expensive consumer drone on the market. The … [Read more...] about Drone Duel Part II: DJI Inspire 1 vs. Parrot Bebop vs. 3D Robotics X8+
6 Must-Have Drone Accessories for New Buyers
Although there are many gaffes a new drone consumer can make (whether they be parents, real-estate professionals or homeowners), most mistakes stem from a blatant violation of the New Hobby Prime Directive: “Thou Shalt Be PREPARED.” And perhaps the easiest way a drone newbie can find themselves unprepared stems from a lack of accessories for your new UAVs. Here are six UAV … [Read more...] about 6 Must-Have Drone Accessories for New Buyers
