Drone manufacturers are still ironing out what information to include in their packaging and how it should be presented, so getting putting your drone through the paces of the initial setup can sometimes pose a real challenge. If you ever need help setting up or run into trouble with your DJI Phantom, YouTube is usually the best place to go looking for help. This video from … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 3/13/15: Calibrating Your DJI Phantom
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The Most Common Anti-Drone Arguments And Why They Are Bogus
When I fly a new drone in public or tell somebody I work with drones, the responses fall into one of two categories: genuine interest or cynical apprehension. The interested people usually launch into a flurry of questions about how a drone works, how I got started and what kind of footage I have captured. The skeptics always have the same reaction. They either say "What … [Read more...] about The Most Common Anti-Drone Arguments And Why They Are Bogus
New UAV Cam Rig May Create an Upward Tech SHIFT
A growing UAV startup is ready to launch a growing SHIFT of computing power to benefit drone hobbyist. Perceptiv last week announced the pre-order launch of a new camera rig – dubbed SHIFT -- that will allow owners of 3DR IRIS+ and the DJI Phantom to seamlessly focus on and track a specific subject within a camera’s viewing frame. The rig, consisting of a small camera, … [Read more...] about New UAV Cam Rig May Create an Upward Tech SHIFT
5 Amazing Drones Under $1,000
Check out the updated version of this post: https://dronelife.com/2015/10/15/more-amazing-drones-under-1000/ With tax season well under way, millions of people will soon find themselves with a little extra money in their pockets. The average tax refund in 2014 was $3,116, and is expected to rise to $3,295 in 2015. For UAV enthusiasts, a fatter wallet may launch into an … [Read more...] about 5 Amazing Drones Under $1,000
How to Fly a Drone the Dronelife Way
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
