The introduction of the CaddxFPV Protos kit, featuring the newly developed Ascent Digital HD video transmission system, represents a calculated effort to democratize digital FPV. Designed explicitly as a Ready-to-Fly (RTF) package, the Protos aims to be the single, simple entry point for beginners yearning for the clarity of high-definition flight.
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Review: Freewell Standard Day 4 Pack for the DJI O4 Air Unit Pro
While the DJI O4 Air Unit Pro is hands-down the most capable digital VTX camera system we have ever seen made available for FPV drones, it is not immune to needing a little help to be even better and more versatile. Allow me to introduce to you the subject of today’s article: the Freewell Standard Day 4-Pack of ND Filters for the DJI O4 Air Unit Pro.
Concerned About Drones? Here’s What You Should Know…
This article is for folks who are looking for answers to some common questions I get about drone laws and uses as well as how they can properly protect themselves against potential bad actors who may deploy drones for inappropriate and illegal purposes. After reading this piece, you will come away with a newfound understanding of the legality of drone operations; how you can best handle drones when they fly past you, your family, or your property (legally); and hopefully an appreciation for the technology as a whole.
Best Christmas Gifts for Drone Pilots in 2024
I'm willing to bet that you're here because you or somebody in your life has come down with a case of the "drone lovers flu" and you are wondering what you might be able to get them for Christmas that will support this new-found hobby and passion. Well, you are in luck! By the time you finish this article, you will have plenty of ideas for what to get for the drone nut in your life this holiday season.
7 Tips for Flying Drones Around Fireworks!
While there is no doubt that capturing firework shows from an aerial perspective is just one of the many examples that drones are totally badass, it is crucial to properly plan for your operation before launching your drones -- not only to ensure the safety of people in the area and your equipment, but also to produce the best possible results in your photos and videos! Whether you fly a Mavic or FPV quads, here are # tips I have learned for flying your drones around fireworks:
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.
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.
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...