It's that age-old question that prospective pilots have been asking since way back in 2010. "How much money should I spend on a drone?" The answer, of course, will depend on what your aims and ambitions are. Getting behind the controls for the first time? Seasoned veteran looking to take the leap into commercial operations? We're going to try and link purpose to price, making … [Read more...] about How Much Money Should You Spend on a Drone?
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PowerUp FPV – Paper Airplane Drone Available for Pre-order
You might remember that towards the end of 2015, startup PowerUp successfully completed a huge crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for the PowerUp FPV. The idea was simple: take the classic paper airplane and bring it into the 21st century, combining nostalgia with FPV flight. Understandably the idea took off. It's the perfect combination of childhood memories and … [Read more...] about PowerUp FPV – Paper Airplane Drone Available for Pre-order
Yuneec Breeze Now Has a First-Person View Controller
Yuneec International has announced the availability of its all-new Breeze First-Person View Controller, creating a new means to pilot the Breeze flying camera. The Breeze FPV Controller is available at a suggested retail price of $69.99. The Breeze FPV Controller provides pilots with an alternative flying experience. The Breeze has relied on a smartphone controller to date. … [Read more...] about Yuneec Breeze Now Has a First-Person View Controller
5 Tips for Aerial Photography Beginners
There are plenty of reasons that you might be considering getting into aerial photography. You might've been inspired by some epic drone footage - of which there's plenty - fancy yourself a professional pilot in the making, or just want an excuse to get out of the house. Whatever your motivation, the idea of actually buying a drone and getting started can be pretty daunting. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Aerial Photography Beginners
DJI Goggles – Will FPV be the Mavic’s Secret Weapon?
While it was easy to get swept up in the buzz surrounding DJI's latest launch event, the Mavic Pro wasn't the only product announced. The Chinese drone giant also launched the company's new first-person view goggles - handily called DJI Goggles. Previously DJI pilots have needed to use an FPV kit from other manufacturers, such as Fat Shark, to get an immersive, VR-like … [Read more...] about DJI Goggles – Will FPV be the Mavic’s Secret Weapon?
