I've had two accidents with my new Phantom 2 Vision+. Both were caused by pilot error. No terrorist attack, no equipment malfunction, no weather issue, just an aggressive pilot with a new multicopter anxious to capture videos from vantage points never before available (to me). The first pilot error resulted from a failure to verify a GPS connection. I imagine this must be a … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Preflight Checklist for the Phantom 2 Vision+
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6 Ways A Drone Could Improve Your Life
If you’re an avid reader of DRONELIFE (and why wouldn't you be?), you probably already know that the commercial drone industry is expected to exceed $89 billion in sales over the next 10 years. That may prompt the casual reader to ask: “That seems a little extravagant. I’ve never bought a drone. I’ve never even seen a drone in action. Why should I care?” Well, it turns out … [Read more...] about 6 Ways A Drone Could Improve Your Life
Four Drones That Can Help Get Your Real Estate Business Off the Ground
Update (5/26/2015): DRONELIFE recently launched a new service, JobForDrones.com which connects realtors with drone service providers. Can you imagine searching for a new home today without being able to see images of every room in the home online? Of course not. In the not too distant future, it is likely you will also expect a production quality aerial video of a … [Read more...] about Four Drones That Can Help Get Your Real Estate Business Off the Ground
How I Lost My Drone Virginity
My name is Jason Reagan. I’m 43 and, before Sunday, July 13, I was a drone virgin. “How?” You may be asking. “You’ve been writing for DRONELIFE since April.” That’s true but until last week, my knowledge of UAVs was academic and one-off. Yes, I have researched the red-tape jungle of state drone regulation. I have sensed the thrill of flight as I watched a wide array of drone … [Read more...] about How I Lost My Drone Virginity
3 Things I Wish I Had Known Before My First Drone Flight
The drones are coming. If you don't already know someone who owns one, you soon will. Drones are an extremely accessible technology that can be as practical as they are fun. But, with few exceptions, they are more tool than toy. As such, they should be treated with respect and pilots should exercise caution when flying. Crashing a drone is much easier than flying one. A … [Read more...] about 3 Things I Wish I Had Known Before My First Drone Flight
