2018 will be the year that plenty of recreational drone pilots start to take the hobby a bit more seriously. Whether that involves flying regularly, getting a more expensive drone or moving into commercial operations, part of that process is giving your gear a revamp. Over the past few weeks, we've been taking a closer look at some drone accessories from PolarPro to help you … [Read more...] about Review: PolarPro Accessories for the DJI Mavic Pro
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Got a Drone for Xmas? Here’s Some Advice (and what can happen if you don’t follow it)
The FAA is among the organizations that are encouraging folks that found a drone under the tree to take a bit of time to learn some tips safety and otherwise before getting airborne. The FAA posted the following info graphic to guide new users and remind all of precautions to take: Wired has a good article, appropriately titled: How to Avoid Immediately … [Read more...] about Got a Drone for Xmas? Here’s Some Advice (and what can happen if you don’t follow it)
The Ultimate Drone Pilot Christmas List
It's that time of year again, folks. The weather’s getting colder. Obscure relatives loom on the horizon. A tidal wave of food and good will is headed your way. Oh, and drone enthusiasts are making last-minute additions to their Christmas lists. A growing enthusiast market and large numbers of pilots going pro have ensured there are plenty of potential presents for both … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Drone Pilot Christmas List
Part 107: Learn the Phonetic Alphabet in a Weekend
Our content partners at the Roswell Flight Test Crew are producing a series of videos to assist people who are preparing to take their Part 107 test. In this episode they review the airman's alphabet also called the phonetic alphabet, designed to be understood even when communications channels can be interrupted with static. Please stay tuned for additional episodes. Past … [Read more...] about Part 107: Learn the Phonetic Alphabet in a Weekend
Part 107: Calculating Density Altitude
Our content partners at the Roswell Flight Test Crew are producing a series of videos to assist people who are preparing to take their Part 107 test. In this episode they discuss calculating density altitude. Please stay tuned for additional episodes. Past episodes: Episode 1 - Understanding Atmospheric Pressure Episode 2 - Calculating Pressure Altitude … [Read more...] about Part 107: Calculating Density Altitude
