Drone industry leader 3D Robotics has just released a new software development kit called DroneKit. DroneKit is a three-pronged solution to drone software that allows simple integration between the cloud, drone, and operator. Let’s take a look at each … Read more
Like many high-tech hobbies, there exists a lot of jargon and abbreviations in the drone industry. To a beginner, this can be intimidating and confusing. To help you out, we’ve made a reference guide of drone terminology. Drone … Read more
Using your drones for photography is what brings many newcomers into the hobby, but capturing good images may be trickier than you’d think. If you take the time to learn some basics of drone photography, you’ll be happier … Read more
The worst experience a drone pilot can face is crashing or losing your quadcopter during flight. What started out as a fun afternoon outside could quickly turn into you heading home with only your radio controller and a … Read more
According to a letter received by an amateur drone pilot earlier this week, the FAA may consider uploading your drone videos to YouTube “commercial use” if you are making money from them. The letter states the FAA received … Read more
We spend a lot of time here talking about the best drones for beginners, kids, and photography, but what about commercial use of drones? The average drone pilot should care about commercial use of drones because the more … Read more
DJI has just released a new firmware update for the Phantom 2 line of quadcopters. The main reason for this rollout is to comply with new FAA rules which implemented a new no fly zone within a 15.5 … Read more
The DJI Phantom 2 is one of the most popular and successful quadcopters on the market today. It is a second generation Phantom RC quadcopter belonging to the DJI family. This article will guide you through the pros and … Read more
A new start-up founded just over 6 months ago is already making headlines in the fast-moving drone scene. Perceptiv Labs has announced they’re now taking pre-orders for their new drone technology, Shift. Shift is a hardware add-on to your … Read more
Recreational Use of Drones As of now, drones and quadcopters may be flown for recreational purposes under the same safety guidelines as those for model aircrafts. To read an overview of those rules, check out this FAA hobby flying guide. Recreational/hobby … Read more
According to CBInsights, funding for drone start-ups were up 104% to $108 million for 2014. 29 funding deals were completed with Airwave taking in the most money. Investments into drone companies is a sign of increasing main stream acceptance … Read more
Courtesy of NBC, check out the footage shot from a drone of the beautiful Niagara Falls, frozen in the winter. Shots like this bring out the potential in drone photography, giving us a unique view of the world … Read more