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]
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Hacked Nintendo Power Glove can Control Drone
Back in 1989 Nintendo released the now infamous Power Glove. Great name and a great concept, but unfortunately only around 100,000 units sold in the US, and the two games that were specifically made for the new system barely left the shelves. It simply didn't work and, in short, it was a huge commercial failure. But luckily computer engineering graduate Nolan Moore has taken it … [Read more...] about Hacked Nintendo Power Glove can Control Drone
Sydney Man Uses Drone to Exercise His Jack Russell Terrier
(Source: DailyMail) Drones have been used in emergencies and to capture the scope of natural disasters, but what if it was the new and improved way to simply walk your dog? Dave Jansen and his Jack Russell terrier Tyler put 'drone dog walking' to the test at an oval near their Sydney home on Monday. Footage from the drone shows Tyler hilariously running around, much … [Read more...] about Sydney Man Uses Drone to Exercise His Jack Russell Terrier
EBook for Drone Beginners Available for Free From April 18-20
Looking to join the drone community but don't know where to begin? Getting Started with Hobby Quadcopters and Drones by Drone Flyers' Craig Issod, normally priced at $2.99, will be free in digital form on Amazon starting Friday, April 18th through Sunday the 20th. From Amazon's description: Quadcopters, Personal Drones, Multirotors and UAV's are amazing flying machines which … [Read more...] about EBook for Drone Beginners Available for Free From April 18-20