From kid-friendly quadcopters to enterprise-ready UAVs, we’ve scoured the sales so you don’t have to. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab When the turkey and mashed potato-driven hangover has worn off, households across the country will be taking advantage of Black Friday’s deals and bundles to get their hands on the latest tech. Increasingly, that includes drones, which … [Read more...] about Dronesgiving: Gobble Up These Black Friday Drone Deals!
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Prime Day Drone Deals: Gear Up for Flight with These Discounts
From budget-friendly beginners to high-end pros, explore drone and accessory deals on Amazon's Prime Days by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb As Amazon rolls out their annual Prime Deal Days between October 8-9, DroneLife is taking a look at some drones and drone accessories that have been put on sale for America’s latest consumer holiday. (DISCLAIMER -This is not a … [Read more...] about Prime Day Drone Deals: Gear Up for Flight with These Discounts
Fruity Chutes: New Drone Parachute Release Protects Payloads
CA -based Fruity Chutes, a manufacturer of parachute recovery systems for drones and other aerospace systems, has launched a critical piece of the recovery solution: the Raven On-Landing Parachute Release (ROPR). The ROPR (patent pending) allows a parachute to be released automatically from a payload upon landing - limiting the damage caused if a payload is dragged along the … [Read more...] about Fruity Chutes: New Drone Parachute Release Protects Payloads
Two Drone Guys from Hong Kong Created a Must-Have DJI Mavic Bag: Introducing Penna Designs
Two drone guys from Hong Kong have created this year's must-have accessory for the DJI Mavic. Introducing the Penna Sling Bag: one of Kickstarter's better drone ideas. Lightweight, versatile, good looking - and designed to protect your drone no matter what, whether you're carrying it on a crowded subway or the back of your bike. Penna co-founders Thomas and Howard are … [Read more...] about Two Drone Guys from Hong Kong Created a Must-Have DJI Mavic Bag: Introducing Penna Designs
Where to Buy Your Next Drone
Research says that over 70% of drones are purchased online. Most drones are manufactured overseas, however, and issues of support, service and returns - not to mention counterfeit drones - are big problems for many operators. Protect your investment by looking at the following criteria when choosing a vendor: #1. Longevity: How long has the company been in business? Many … [Read more...] about Where to Buy Your Next Drone