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Thanks to the new RealFlight Drone Simulator from Great Planes, you can now practice drone flying & camera control on your PC. If you haven’t noticed, a good quality camera drone set-up runs easily over a grand, why take the chance on crashing it without getting in some simulator time first? The software has features like- * Lets you practice flying [...]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced today that they are creating a new task force to figure out the rules and solve the questions and problems ahead that will come from requiring unmanned aircraft to be registered. Now keep in mind, we here at Big Squid RC are all about safety and rules (for the most part) but most of [...]
The world conquering Estes Proto-X was incredibly small, but the new Estes Proto-N is so much smaller that it makes the X look like a giant. In fact, the Proto-N is one of the World’s smallest drones, making it easy to fly in even very small areas. It is also so small that it is easily stored in a compartment [...]
Have you been thinking about trying out FPV? Or have you been thinking about picking up an affordable action camera? If so, Tactic has released a video showcasing the capabilities of their new DroneView Mini Camera. The DroneView isn’t just for quads, it works equally well on rc monster trucks, bicycles, skateboards, just about anywhere. Also, when used with the [...]
In case you have been wondering what I have Wrench and 3DBill working on lately, I’ll give you a hint. Just kidding, all credit goes to these guys in the UK! This video has been making the rounds, so I thought I’d post it up if you haven’t seen it. This guy is nuts, and not because of the possible [...]
We got our hands on the new Blade Chroma Camera Drone from Horizon Hobby, and have already started testing for the review. Out of the box, they have done a lot of stuff right. The battery sizes are impressive in both the quadcopter AND the transmitter. The flying crew here have been chomping at the bit to get their hands [...]
GoDroneX with the Suburban Aero Club of Chicago are taking this year’s National Model Aviation Day by storm by hosting FPV Racing at the Tinley Creek Flying Field this Saturday, August 15. Proceeds from the entry fees go to the Wounded Warrior Project, and you will get an opportunity to see yours truely! See all the details at the GoDroneX webpage, and see you Saturday!
Tactic has a versatile new camera to capture all your crazy rc antics. The DroneView Wi-Fi Camera can be used on drones/quads, your rc car or truck, or even on a skateboard. It captures 1MP stills, shoots 720P HD video, and also captures audio. With its built in Wi-Fi it is FPV capable via the free DroneView app from Tactic. * [...]
After the recent price drop of the 350 QX3, Blade released info on their latest camera drone series: the Chroma. Utilizing 4k, 1080p, or allowing use with a GoPro, you can take great video and stills on the fly! Two ready to fly packages features the Yuneec made ST-10 radio system and CGO2+ camera/gimbal combo, and Chroma drones equipped with that radio will have [...]
I was doing my usual ‘shopping’ on Kickstarter, and couldn’t help but see this need little design: the Phone Drone by XCraft! Designed as a simple quad frame, this drone uses a standard flight control board and couples it with your smartphone to create a self or manual flying drone for all your aerial photography needs! Here are some of the key features:Easy [...]
“Auto-follow” drones are all the rage right now. One of the latest and most interesting to hit the market comes from Lily. The Lily Camera (1080P at 60 fps) Drone will automatically follow your every footstep, or you can program it to fly in front of you, or to circle around you. Needless to say it makes getting some very [...]
A company called Airdog has a new drone that will automatically follow you around to capture cool aerial video. How does it work? The Airdog comes with a quadcopter and an Airleash/tracker. Normally the tracker is mounted to your body for the quad to follow behind, but we can see enterprising bashers mounting the tracker to their cars/trucks instead. The [...]
Have you seen this thing?! Holy moly! The new Drone Rider from Hobbico is looking to change the transportation world! I think a few of the Big Squid RC crew may have to work out a little to make it under the weight limit, but it will be worth it. It’s not cheap, but at least the guys won’t have [...]
We have to admit, it’s interesting how fast the FAA is working and turning around this sort of thing. This is one of those items we figured would have to be stuck in government red tape for years, and here we are with the following: March 19–The Federal Aviation Administration today issued an experimental airworthiness certificate to an Amazon Logistics, [...]
Audi seems to be feeding the hysteria regarding drones lately in their newest commercial for the all the available tech in the new A6. The commercial is made to be comical but I feel it’s a good reflection of what the Non-RC world thinks is reality with all the media hype and misinformation out there. For additional Quadcopter news click [...]
