Fintan Corrigan, Author at DroneZon

How To Update Typhoon Q500 4k Firmware And ST10 Controller

January 10, 2022December 16, 2017 by Fintan Corrigan

Instructions To Update Typhoon Q500 4k Firmware

Updating the Typhoon Q500 4k firmware along with the ST10 Remote Controller will add terrific new features to the quadcopter, improve it’s performance and even … Read more

Beautiful Drone Videos Over The Rugged Scottish Highlands

July 14, 2020December 3, 2017 by Fintan Corrigan

These aerial videos of the Scottish Highlands really show off the wild beauty of our amazing planet. Scotland is pretty unique with its mountain ranges, rugged landscapes, fresh lakes, flowers and fauna. It’s one great place for quietness, peace, fresh air and some great outdoor activity.

High quality drones with stabilization gimbals and quality cameras are giving us these tremendous scenic views, which would have cost a small fortune to film 5 years ago.

In the past few years, we’ve seen a huge leap forward in drone innovation, giving us perfect stabilization with 4k UHD cameras specifically designed for aerial filming and photography. Now professional aerial filming is possible for everyone.

I hope you enjoy these 3 best drone videos of the Scottish Highlands. The 3rd aerial video is really terrific.

How To Update The Parrot AR 2.0 Drone Firmware Easily

January 10, 2022November 26, 2017 by Fintan Corrigan

Detailed instruction on how to update and upgrade the firmware on your Parrot AR Drone 2.0

Upgrading the firmware on your Parrot AR 2.0 drone has terrific benefits. A firmware upgrade will fix any bugs or problems, which Parrot have identified such as flying erratically or dropping while flying.

The AR drone firmware upgrade may also bring new features such as better acrobatics and ease of flying.

This article with video show you how to upgrade the firmware on your Parrot AR 2.0 drone.

Update Firmware On The Phantom 2 Drone For Better Flying

July 14, 2020October 29, 2017 by Fintan Corrigan

Article and video on how to update the firmware on a Phantom 2 quadcopter

Updating the firmware and DJI App on the Phantom 2 drone to the latest version will solve multiple issues and add new features.

You can expect better flying, longer battery life on your drone and added improvements to the Phantom Vision app on your laptop.

This article and video will show you how to update the firmware on your Phantom drone. You can print off this article or watch the below videos a couple of times. At the time of writing, the latest Phantom 2 firmware version is 3.08.

The process of upgrading the firmware will be the same for later versions.

UAVs In The Lidar Applications Sector Increases Substantially

July 14, 2020August 9, 2017 by Fintan Corrigan

Lidar Applications And Systems Using UAVs

The market for lidar UAVs and their applications is growing fast and and will continue to increase over the next decade. In 2015, the figure spent on drones using Lidar was around the USD 300 million.

However the lidar market is expected to rise to more than $1 billion by 2020. This is an increase of 20% year on year to 2020.

Many still view airborne lidar applications through the use of fixed wing pilot aircraft. The high cost or renting lidar equipped aircraft, pilots, lidar trained engineers has kept the use of this extremely useful technology pretty much to the minimum. Only big money and big budgets could afford to use airborne lidar systems regularly.

Tips To Fix Phantom 3 Horizon Tilt Problems Permanently

January 10, 2022March 30, 2017 by Fintan Corrigan

The Phantom 3 tilt horizon problem is a real nuisance in your aerial film. In may cases, it can be fixed with some simple steps. While these tips for fixing horizon tilt are for the Phantom 3, other drones have similar technology, so you can use this information as a guide to fixed horizon problems on other drones.

Now, if you already have scenic aerial photos with horizon tilt, you can use software such as Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and even Windows Live Photo Gallery to help straighten the horizon.

Using software, fixing horizon tilt would be similar to removing barrel fisheye effect in your aerial photos.

Having no angled horizon is what we really want. Below, you will find some great tips to fix the Phantom 3 horizon angle problem with some videos at the bottom of this article.

As well all the below information on fixing horizon tilt issues, you can read another terrific article with top drone aerial filming tips and also aerial photography camera settings tips.

Top DJI Matrice 100 Review For Creating New Solutions

July 14, 2020December 8, 2016 by Fintan Corrigan

The Matrice 100 drone can be programmed using the DJI Special Development and Guidance Visual Sensing System. This Matrice 100 review looks at the technology, specifications and features of this modular and adaptable programmable sensor drone.

This Matrice drone is designed with the developer in mind. It will allow developers from all sectors to use the Matrice 100 as a platform to create new hardware and software applications and solve real life problems.

The Matrice 100 is a dual system. You have the quadcopter and also the guidance visual sensing system as an add on. It’s ready to fly straight out of the box. The real benefit is in using the interface between the Matrice 100 and the DJI SDK to create new aerial solutions.

This quadcopter has sensors, a collision avoidance system and has tremendous options to customize. Because the Matrice 100 is highly advanced and very customizable, it gives developers and engineers flexibility to be creative. You customize and create solutions using the Matrice 100, the Guidance Vision Sensing System and the DJI Special Development Kit.

Walkera Technology Top Racing Drones And Aerial Filming UAVs

March 6, 2024January 29, 2016 by Fintan Corrigan

Walkera produce top aerial and racing drones

Walkera Technology is one of the top companies for professional aerial and racing drones not just in China, but globally. Walkera have been very successful in the rc model toys since 1994 with over 50 helicopters and airplanes in their product range.

They have successfully transitioned to become a world class manufacturer of highly innovative and patented quadcopters and multirotors.

Walkera have 2 very strong competencies. The 1st is their ability to design, engineer and develop new patented aircraft having a very wide range of drones and remote control toys. Their 2nd strong ability is in the area of mold proficiency in which they use only the highest of precision equipment.

6 Beautiful Drone Videos Over Spectacular Gardens

July 14, 2020September 18, 2015 by Fintan Corrigan

6 of the most beautiful gardens filmed by drones

Here are 6 beautiful gardens filmed by drones. These beautiful garden videos are from Washington, Rome, Netherlands, Singapore, Israel and Ireland. There are perhaps thousands of great gardens on this planet with Earth itself being the greatest.

Below is just a selection of best drone videos of gardens filmed at the moment. Over the coming years we will see plenty more.

How To Update Phantom 3 Firmware To Greatly Improve Your Quadcopter

January 10, 2022August 18, 2015 by Fintan Corrigan

Phantom 3 firmware update including best practice and tips.

Keeping your DJI Phantom 3 firmware updated is extremely important. Firmware updates contain fixes for bugs, add new features and make improvements. With the Phantom 3, you update both the quadcopter and remote controller with the same firmware file.

Since the release of the new Phantom 3 Professional and Advanced models in April, there are been 4 firmware releases. Each of these firmware releases fixed bugs, issues and added new features.

In this post, all the instructions, best practices and tips on how to successfully update the firmware on your Phantoms 3 along with the Remote Controller.

Please note that the Phantom 4 firmware update uses an easier process using either the DJI Go or DJI Assistant 2 app.

Phantom 3 IMU Calibration Reset Fixes Flight Errors And Bugs

January 10, 2022June 23, 2015 by Fintan Corrigan

Phantom 3 IMU Calibration to fix flight problems

The Phantom 3 IMU calibration procedure is simple and takes between 5 and 10 minutes. The IMU calibration will fix most of the Phantom 3 issues including erratic flying, no signal and compass errors.

The IMU calibration will fix excessive warm up times, off horizon viewing issues and the usual yellow and red flashing lights after completing the normal Phantom 3 compass calibration. This post shows you how to calibrate the IMU on the Phantom 3 along with some tips.

While the Phantom 3 is great value and a beautiful quadcopter, a crashed quadcopter is of no value. Take a few minutes to examine your quadcopter components before flying. Make sure the motors and props are running freely and that there is no sign of any physical damage.

Top 3DR X8 Quadcopter For Mapping And Aerial Filming

July 14, 2020February 28, 2015 by Fintan Corrigan

3DR Robotics X8-M Quadcopter For 3D Mapping

The 3DR X8 quadcopter range is without doubt top notch. In this X8 quadcopter review, we look at this powerful, reliable and easy to fly drone along with its options and uses. We review both the X8+ for aerial photography, the X8-M for mapping and the Mission Planner software.

What the X8 quadcopter gives you in abundance, is options in its use. It is an autonomous drone which can take off, fly the path you have programmed in and land again. 3DR who are at the forefront in drone innovation have created a very robust platform for both aerial filming with the X8+ or creating sophisticated 3D maps and models with the X8-M quadcopter.

Best Value Drone Review And Choosing Your First Quadcopter

November 15, 2022February 11, 2015 by Fintan Corrigan

Buying the best value drone for your money isn’t easy. If it is your first quadcopter, then you will want a drone which is easy … Read more

Increase FPV Range Big Time on DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

November 15, 2022February 8, 2015 by Fintan Corrigan

Increase FPV Range With FPV Booster App And Circularly Polarized Antennas

Increasing the FPV range on the Phantom 2 Vision+ really adds to the enjoyment of flying. You can fly higher and further giving you opportunities to photograph and film unique aerial footage. This post with videos give you 2 terrific solutions to extending the FPV range on your Phantom 2 Vision+.

DJI Ground Station App And Setting Up Phantom 2 Waypoints

July 14, 2020February 4, 2015 by Fintan Corrigan

DJI Phanton 2 Ground Station App For Setting Up Waypoint Navigation

The Phantom 2 Ground Station app allows for the setting up of autonomous waypoints. What this means is that your Phantom 2 quadcopter will fly autonomously from takeoff, then through its programmed points to its destination and also land safely.

It is exciting technology and shows us the potential of drones in everyday life.

The Ground Station app makes complex waypoint flying as simple as a few taps on a screen. Before trying out waypoint navigation, watch the below DJI Ground Station tutorials a couple of times. Become familiar with the app and go through the below checks before flying using waypoints.