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Increase the durability of your LaTrax Alias while flying safer with Prop Guards from RPM RC. Each prop guard protects not just the blade itself, but also the motor it is attached to, and they weigh in at a scant 4 grams each. Made from engineering grade nylon, the guards are made to take an extreme beating while adding a [...]
RPM ventures into new territory with their Landing Gear for the LaTrax Alias Drone. Normally RPM is all about the surface products, but it is great to see them expand over to the air segment. The landing gear that they’ve made for the Alias solves two problems- it gives the quad more ground clearance for landing in grass and it can [...]
We recently got our hands on a UDI Lark Quadcopter with FVP from HRP – Hobby Recreation Products and are looking forward to putting it to the test. Initial reactions to taking it out of the box, it’s a very interesting setup as it’s very light for it’s large sizet. Not so sure we are going to dig the USB charging [...]
#ForceFriday seemed like the perfect day to post our unboxing pictures of the Air Hogs Millenium Falcon Quadcopter, or Quad as they like to call it. The initial impressions upon opening the box, is it feels really heavy. The foam they use to shape the Falcon isn’t light, so it will be interesting to see how it handles and flies. [...]
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!
Some people race quads, others use them for photography, but if you are serious about 3D flying then Heli-Max has a new quad that should rock your world. The Voltage 500 was specifically designed for serious 3D aerobatics. How serious? The Voltage comes with reversible motors, powerful brushless motors, and big props to pull off the craziest stunts that you [...]
Announced recently is a new, Spektrum DSMX compatible, micro quadcopter from Blade Helicopters, the ducted-fan based Inductrix! Featuring a new design and quiet rotor setup, the Inductrix has even more features:Lightweight, fully assembled quadcopter SAFE® technology makes drone flying easy Quiet EDF power system Durable rotor housings prevent damage Brilliant LED orientation lights Includes both red and blue bodies 150mAh 1S 3.7V 25C Li-Po flight battery USB Li-Po charger 6–8 minute [...]
For those that don’t know you better get in the know …. 3DR is a serious player in the Drone world and they are quick to hear the concerns of their customers. Just in case you are not in the loop the 3DR Solo is a high end drone aimed at helping you film the most exciting images you can [...]
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. * [...]
Today the folks at Hobbico have released a teaser video for the new Ehang Ghost RTF quadcopter. We got a chance to look at one over last week at the HobbyTown USA National Convention and we were blown away by some of its tech. For instance, the Ghost can reach top speeds of 49 mph (!!!), it can have a [...]
Get your feet wet in a true drone flying experience with the new Proto-Z from Estes. Much like the extremely popular Proto-X, the Proto-Z comes at a very affordable price point and should be exceptionally easy to fly. In fact, the Proto-Z comes with a True Direction Mode that makes it fly the same way that you move the sticks. [...]
Are you looking for faster charging, more power, and longer flights on your DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter? If so, the crew over at MaxAmps have a new LiPO Battery set for you. They now have a pair of 4S 2800 packs that when wired in parallel provide 5600mAh of LiPO goodness. These are capable of less than 20 minute charge [...]
Now being teased by the crew over at Dromida is their upcoming UAV called the Vista. The Vista comes with four rotors and will be pre-built and ready to fly out of the box. It is rumored to be coming as two different versions, a base model priced below $80 and an FPV version priced under $140. More details are [...]
