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With a futuristic body and an affordable price point, the new Blade Zeyrok looks like a solid entry into the drone world. So what’s the scoop on the Zeyrok? Well, it comes in three different versions- BNF with SAFE technology, RTR with SAFE technology, and RTF with camera & SAFE technology. It was also designed to be extremely easy to [...]
Well, this is awesome! Check out the new Splash Drone AUTO. This guy is a fully waterproof and ready-to-fly quadcopter capable of taking off from, landing on and floating on water. Features include altitude stabilization, a payload release system, emergency flare adapter, wireless video transmitter and more. The Splash comes with everything you need to get flying, including a monitor. [...]
What’s that you say? You STILL don’t believe me, your humble neighborhood drone writer, that FPV racing is taking over in 2016? Well then, I implore you to check out the upcoming DRL or Drone Racing League. While organizations like Multi GP have been taking a community-driven, “grass roots” approach to FPV racing (which is AWESOME, by the way. Multi GP is a fantastic organization and I [...]
Coming as no surprise to anyone, the backlash associated with the recent FAA registration news has begun. In a move that seems to be the next logical progression from the model aircraft community, the FAA is being challenged in federal court with the hopes that hobbyists – including children as young as 13 – won’t have to file their names and home addresses [...]
New from Ares is the Shadow 240 mini drone quadcopter. Designed for both noobies and experts, the 240 uses an advanced 6-axis stabilization system for stability and agility. Two different control rates help progress a noob’s flying skills and an optional WiFi FPV camera can add a whole new perspective to flying the 240. * Auto flip mode * Can be flown [...]
Don’t believe me about X-Frames and +-Frames being the future of mini-quads yet? Check out the new RaceBlade from the team at Lumenier. Born from tried-and-true QAV DNA, the RaceBlade continues Lumenier’s tradition of staying on the cutting edge of FPV quadcopter frame design. I have flown QAV 250’s, 210’s and 180’s and can tell you that the RaceBlade looks to continue the [...]
Are you looking for a unique flying experience? Are you burnt out on the drone scene and want to try something new? If so, look no further than the new Ares V-Hawk X4. You see, the V-Hawk can take off vertically, then you can flip a switch to transition to forward flight like a normal airplane. The way the V-Hawk [...]
With what is sure to be the first of many headlines generated on the heels of the FAA’s mandatory registration news, here is an…. *ahem* “interesting” piece of news from our nation’s capital. The Federal Aviation Administration has shut down at least 36 model aircraft clubs in the Washington, DC area, citing a new, extended no-fly zone for drones around the nation’s capital. Beginning in [...]
Now here is some brilliant engineering from Shen Drones. Mitsuko is a 150mm quad frame designed for 4″ props. Having released the Krieger last year to great success, Mitsuko is the next evolution of the X-Frame design from Shen Drones. This little guy is a +Frame! X-Frames and sub-200mm builds are the talk of the town in FPV mini quad-land right now and [...]
There is no doubt that Novak is a legendary name in the rc world. They have been best known for their surface products, but now they have announced a new line of brushless motors for use in Drones. The Breeze Smart Multi-Rotor Brushless Motors were designed for great performance and feature built in ESCs. That’s right, each motor has a [...]
Looking for a quadcopter that is seriously durable and can get you in the air and flying FPV quickly? Check out the 250mm-sized Mudskipper PNP FPV from Ready Made RC. With very few RTF options in the mini quad market, the Mudskipper is a standout rig. This drone is built with the best possible components straight out of the box to give customers [...]
Christmas is getting mighty close, but there is still time to put a drone under the tree for someone in your family or one of your friends. To help celebrate Christmas, Hobbico has released a series of short videos featuring their quadcopter products. Hit the video above to see what our little friend Proto is up to and what Hobbico [...]
Since the news broke from the U.S. government that all drone pilots will be required to register their UAS (unmanned aerial system), the FAA ruling has been dominating headlines. I (like many of you) have questions regarding the specifics of these new laws. Is there size restrictions? Weight? Altitude? Licensing? What are the penalties if I don’t register? The FAA has finally [...]
New from Traxxas is the Aton Camera Drone. Billed as a “personal video assistant”, the Aton is a camera drone designed for ultra easy flight and to capture stunning pictures/videos. Some of the scoop on the Aton includes- * 3 different flight modes- film, sport, expert * Capable of 50+ mph * Auto take-off and return to home * Easy to use * Designed for [...]
The FPV racing scene is exploding right now with new entries popping up left and right. The latest comes from Ares with their Crossfire Racing Quad. The Crossfire is a 250 class quad that was designed from the ground up for incredible performance. The Crossfire comes fully assembled to help make it a great starter quad for FPV racing. It also [...]
