There are different levels of immersion that come with being a drone pilot. For starters, it's quite something to be able to pilot something from the ground with a monitor in front of you displaying your progress. After that, FPV goggles take things to the next level. Putting on a pair of decent goggles is like diving into the cockpit of your drone. You get a true bird's eye … [Read more...] about Drone Immersion Flies Beyond FPV Goggles With FlyJacket
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Flying Your DJI Mavic for the First Time
Taking your new Mavic Pro out of the box and flying it for the first time can be as daunting as it is exciting, especially if you're not an experienced drone pilot. Here are a few tips to guide you through flying your Mavic for the first time. If you haven't already, the first thing you'll need to do is (obviously) take your Mavic out of the box and charge both the … [Read more...] about Flying Your DJI Mavic for the First Time
Inside One of China’s Drone Factories: What Most Americans Never See [Video]
It's no secret that China is the top manufacturer of drones in the world. DJI, Yuneec, MMC, and even US-based drone company 3DR now run their manufacturing operations in China. What is it that makes Chinese drone factories the most competitive in the world? Roswell Flight Test Crew's Patrick “Lucidity” Sherman traveled across the Pacific to take a rare look inside one of … [Read more...] about Inside One of China’s Drone Factories: What Most Americans Never See [Video]
5 Reasons to Buy Your Kid a Drone
Many drone enthusiasts use drones for photography purposes, and with the clarity and range of shots available it's easy to see why. But it's likely that if you ask any pilot, there's something inherently enjoyable about the act of flying itself, whether or not you're taking pictures too. Simply flying is a lot of fun - just look at the FPV racing craze beginning take off. But … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Buy Your Kid a Drone