Whether you are getting ready to build your very first drone or if you are just curious as to what goes into building one, by the end of this article you will be better-prepared than I was to get started and have a much better chance at initial success.
April 12th: The DJI Avata 2 Cometh!!!
There is a lot to be excited about when it comes to the DJI Avata 2 if the leaked information we are receiving is accurate. The camera alone is going to be a huge upgrade from that of the DJI FPV and DJI Avata with the new sensor clocking-in at 1/1.3" and 12 megapixels.
Why Does Everyone Hate Chinese Drones? | Expanding upon my article for The Droning Company
We are at a critical moment in the world of drones, my American friends. The decisions made over the next year are going to dictate what kind of industry we have here in the States, but more importantly they are going to dictate who has access to drone technology and the ability to utilize it however they please. The institution of the American Drone Security Act of 2023 prohibits the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by the United States federal government that are manufactured or assembled by certain foreign entities, including entities subject to influence or control by China -- beginning in 2026.
Best FPV Drones for Beginners: 2024 Edition
If you have been pondering the possibility of starting to fly more than just your traditional GPS photography drones, then I highly recommend you see this article through to the end. After reading, you will become familiarized with my outline my top-5 picks for FPV drones for beginners in the year 2024.
It’s Been a Minute…Let’s Catch Up!
I'd like to apologize for largely being missing-in-action on this blog. I started it with the best intentions to post weekly and, well, we all know how that tends to go at times -- especially in this industry.
Drone Pilot Flies Illegally in Las Vegas, Lands on Monorail Track
A drone pilot based in Nevada has found themself in hot-water from the larger drone community after posting a video of their alleged flight near the newly-installed Las Vegas Sphere.
Best GPS Drones for Beginners: 2023 Edition
A GPS drone is broadly defined as a drone that uses GPS positioning to hold its spot in its airspace in all three dimensions. By the end of this article, I will have introduced you to a few GPS drone platforms on which a novice pilot may easily cut their teeth in 2023.
Pivoting on Remote ID: Josh Bardwell Set Me Straight
It has been two weeks since I posted that response video and in that time I have inundated myself with all things Remote ID. During my inundation, our FPV lord and savior, Joshua Bardwell posted a video that resonated with me and made me realize that maybe I need to be even less rigid in my stance on Remote ID and how it impacts the community. I will link Josh's video at the bottom of this blog if you would like to watch it, but in the meantime if you have any vested interest in how it changed some of the nuances of my stance on Remote ID, keep reading...
The Death of XDynamics: A First-Hand Account
I was put into contact with XDynamics about conducting a review for The Drone Geek and The Droning Company, I was chomping at the bit. Here we had a company that, for years, suffered from bad press on their original design. Now I had an opportunity to help them right the ship with some good press, should they be worthy of it...but were they?
Review: GEPRC Mark5 with the DJI O3 Air Unit
I am taking a crack at reviewing the GEPRC Mark5 Freestyle drone with the DJI O3 Air Unit. At an initial glance, this drone is rock-solid and looks the part of a truly freestyle experience.