Knowing the drone components is a great way of learning about drones. Covering parts and extras such as fpv, gimbals, flight controllers, glasses and more
Having the best drone motors, ESCs and propulsion system on your UAV will give you longer flight times, exceptional flight stability and more precise flying. A top quality drone motor will be quieter, have a better cooling system and will last longer. Drone motors along with electronic speed controllers and propellers are all vital components…
With Follow Me drone technology, the UAV is programmed to automatically follow you around, giving you plenty of opportunities to film unique aerial shots. At present there are 2 types of drone Follow Me technology. Here, we look at the technology used in drones that follow you. Then, we review the 12 best follow me…
Using drone lens filters for aerial landscape photography will bring the quality of your images and video to the next level. This post takes you through the various types and best camera filters, explaining how and when to use each filter. Looking for the drone itself? See our guide to the best drones for aerial…
FPV cameras are small, light and reasonably priced. The FPV camera is mounted onto a drone to send real time video down to the ground using a video transmitter. The FPV camera allows you to see where the drone is flying and what it is seeing as if it had its own eyes. Depending on…
What is a drone and how do drones work is answered here in this easy to understand article. UAV drone technology is constantly evolving as new innovation and big investment are bringing more advanced drones to the market every few months. Quick answer: A drone flies by changing the speed of its propellers. Its flight…
This DJI Goggles review covers the features, specifications of the original DJI Goggle, the Racing Edition (RE) and the DJI Digital FPV system. We also cover drone compatibility, the differences between each DJI Goggle and what each goggle is to be used for. We start off looking at the features of the DJI Goggle, then…
All drone parts and components are vital to a smooth and safe flight. Knowing the parts of a drone will give you extra confidence while flying. You will also know which components to inspect on a regular basis and the drone parts which are easy to replace or upgrade. Quick answer: The main parts of…
A flash lidar also known as a ToF camera sensor on a drone or ground based system has numerous powerful uses. These flash lidar Time-of-Flight camera sensors can be used for object scanning, measure distance, indoor navigation, obstacle avoidance, gesture recognition, tracking objects, measuring volumes, reactive altimeters, 3D photography, augmented reality games and much more….
Imagine your drone being hacked into and stolen while in mid flight. Your drone just starts to fly away from you. After you run to see where it has gone, your cannot find it. It has just disappeared. Or just as bad, you lose control of your drone and it crashes. You blame your piloting…
Drones with obstacle detection and collision avoidance sensors are becoming more prevalent in both the consumer and professional sectors. This year, we have quite a few drones with collision avoidance technology. This obstacle detection and avoidance technology started with sensors detecting objects in front of the drone. Now the latest drones from DJI, Walkera, Yuneec…
For a drone to fly perfectly, the IMU, gyro stabilization and flight controller technology is essential. Drones today use three and six axis gyro stabilization technology to provide navigational information to the flight controller, which make drones easier and safer to fly. Quick answer: A drone’s IMU (inertial measurement unit) combines a gyroscope, which measures…
The Phantom 4 Pro intelligent flight modes make flying and producing meaningful aerial imagery so much easier. Here, we review the Phantom 4 Pro including the new Phantom 4 Pro v2.0 intelligent flight modes, specifications and features. The Phantom 4 Pro autonomous flight modes, along with new stabilization system and professional 4k camera make this…
Understanding drone motor and propeller direction, along with design show us how a quadcopter works. Quick answer: On a standard quadcopter in X configuration, diagonally opposite motors spin the same way. Seen from above, the front-left and rear-right motors spin clockwise, while the front-right and rear-left motors spin counter-clockwise. With two motors turning each way…
A great educational drone doesn’t cost you a fortune and at the same time gives you everything you need to build and code the UAV. There are quite a few drones for education available, whether you want to learn at home, in the classroom or on a University program. Along with fun learning to build…
Knowing how to calibrate the Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom vision sensors is very important. If your are receiving the Mavic 2 Vision system error, or if your quadcopter is flying erratically, not hovering correctly, then you need to calibrate the Mavic 2 Vision Positioning System. Also, if the Mavic 2 vision system is not…