You might remember that towards the end of 2015, startup PowerUp successfully completed a huge crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for the PowerUp FPV. The idea was simple: take the classic paper airplane and bring it into the 21st century, combining nostalgia with FPV flight. Understandably the idea took off. It's the perfect combination of childhood memories and … [Read more...] about PowerUp FPV – Paper Airplane Drone Available for Pre-order
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So You Got a Drone for Christmas – 6 Things to Do Before You Fly
So you got a drone for Christmas... Congratulations. Now what? Whether you got a $50 micro-drone or a $1,000 monster, we thought it would be a good idea to put together some idea to get you started. Here's our list of the top six things to do if you've got a drone for Christmas... Don't fly it indoors (at least to begin with) If you've never flown a drone before your first … [Read more...] about So You Got a Drone for Christmas – 6 Things to Do Before You Fly
DJI Announces Christmas Promotions
On top of releasing three new drones in time for the holidays, DJI is reducing the prices of some of its older models. It's not too late to get a great deal on a drone this Christmas. If you're looking for an upgrade on your current model, an introductory drone for aerial photography or just another to add to the collection, you could do worse than browse through the DJI … [Read more...] about DJI Announces Christmas Promotions
The 5 Best Drones Under $500
You'd be forgiven for thinking that drones only come in two categories. First, you've got the tiny $50 toys designed for quick fixes of fun that don't offer much in terms of end product. And second are the $1,000 beasts that wouldn't look out of place on a Hollywood film set. But good news: There is a middle ground. It's possible to find a relatively cheap drone that will give … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Drones Under $500
DJI Inspire 2 – The Best Aerial Photography Drone Ever?
Not all drones were created equal. Even though DJI has launched the Mavic Pro and the Phantom 4 Pro in recent weeks, the new DJI Inspire 2 will, for many professional aerial photographers, be the most significant industry news they've heard in a while. And it isn't hard to see why. The Inspire 2 looks like a massive step forward for DJI's range of prosumer drones. The … [Read more...] about DJI Inspire 2 – The Best Aerial Photography Drone Ever?
