The following is a guest post by Dronefly, a leading DJI Authorized dealer of commercial and consumer drones. Ever wondered what's inside the drone? Need to diagnose a problem or repair need? "Understanding how all the individual components work together is something that all drone operators should understand and appreciate," says Alex Netto of Dronefly. " The drone … [Read more...] about Always Wondered What’s Inside? Dronefly Reveals the Anatomy of a Drone [Infographic]
Drone Repair
Is DRONEFAX the New Craigslist for UAS?
A Florida-based startup hopes to be a one-stop shop for drone brokerage services, running the gambit from inspection/repair to buying and selling used drones. DRONEFAX launched last week and the company says it will offer physical inspection services by a licensed FAA technician and a safe, fair market space for drone sellers and buyers. “We’re aiming to be more than a … [Read more...] about Is DRONEFAX the New Craigslist for UAS?
Drone Repair Shop Fixes DJI, Yuneec, GoPro
Imagine a reboot of Seinfeld in the near future. Imagine Jerry happily flying his new drone through the streets of New York until George bumps into him, sending his new DJI crashing into Kramer’s towering hair. Enter David Puddy, the best drone mechanic in the Big Apple ("Yeah, that's right"). While this comedic dream is improbable, the inevitable rise of the drone mechanic is … [Read more...] about Drone Repair Shop Fixes DJI, Yuneec, GoPro
New Leaf Offers Extended Warranties for Drones
Sponsored by New Leaf — Drone professionals and enthusiasts make a significant investment in their equipment. And now there is a new way to protect that investment. New Leaf, a service contract firm based in Irving, Texas, in partnership with DRONELIFE, now offers extended warranties for drones. Sean Hicks, CEO of New Leaf, said an extended warranty product for the … [Read more...] about New Leaf Offers Extended Warranties for Drones
What to do When You Crash Your Drone
Unsurprisingly, DroneLife's most popular article over the Christmas weekend was our post-holiday piece from last year "Help! I Crashed My New DJI Phantom. Now What Do I Do?" And I would be lying if I said I hadn't heard a few testimonials this week from new drone owners who have already lost and/or broken their brand new drone. Tis the season for drone crashes, … [Read more...] about What to do When You Crash Your Drone