It is never too early to see what we may be dealing with this upcoming holiday season. After all, this has already been an exciting year for us drone pilots out there. We have seen some real advancements in our industry and hobby as far as drone systems go. Let’s see what’s out there for the upcoming holiday season shopping.
For those with an interest in aviation, GPS drones and their counterpart FPV drones sure get a lot of fanfare. As a drone pilot, I see that. As someone who is getting on in the age department, I remember the model aircraft I had as a kid and the skill that was required to fly …
DJI’s Mini 2 is an impressive piece of hardware in a small package. It really is! When the Mini was first introduced, it was by far the best in its class for affordability and quality. There were some drawbacks, like the camera. The Mini did not have any 4K capability and that really held it …
Ever since the advent of drone technology being released on the world, it has worked in conjunction with another major technological feat of man. That is the Global Positioning System or GPS for short. GPS is what took that easily crashable toy quadcopter and made it a viable piece of kit. We wouldn’t be anywhere …
With the enhanced speed and agility that it offers, flying in Sport Mode is an exhilarating ride, but with some risks. Being aware of these risks and the changes in the aircraft’s flight abilities are just some of the changes you’ll have to become accustomed to and comfortable with. Flying in Sport Mode is the …
Quicker, faster, more responsive. All of those terms could be used to describe DJI’s Sport Mode or S-mode. S-Mode or Sport Mode is found on all DJI drones. It is one of the three Standard Flight Modes available. When the craft is put into S-Mode or Sport mode, the aircraft’s flight abilities change dramatically through …
It can be easy for a drone pilot to overlook or even take for granted DJI’s Intelligent Flight Modes. Simply put they’re pretty amazing, and can change how you fly completely or just assist in making some of your projects easier. They are versatile in their abilities and allow you the pilot to achieve even …
Flying at night can be both an exhilarating and thrilling experience. It’s not like flying during the daytime, where visibility isn’t an issue and most obstacles can be seen. Flying at night and the low light conditions present a problem not only for your camera but for your eyes as well. So being prepared is …
Drones come in many sizes, from the sub 250 gram models up to heavy-lift systems such as the Vulcan Airlift. There are different levels of drones, from consumer to prosumer to enterprise. Choosing one for yourself or your company can be quite difficult if you don’t understand your needs and what you need in the …
In Droneland there are many options to be had and the cost can vary dramatically from system to system. Some will work better for you than others. As a commercial drone pilot, I am asked all the time, “Hey, that’s really cool. I think I want to get onto that. What drone would you recommend?” …