Drone DIY articles and videos showing how to troubleshoot problems with flying, aerial photography and filming. Also, many articles on how to update firmware, calibrate IMU, compass, sensors on the top drones models.
There are also excellent articles on aerial filming and photography which will assist you in creating stunning aerial footage.
Knowing how to calibrate the DJI Spark IMU, compass or remote control quickly is important. If your DJI Spark quadcopter is flying erratically or drifting when it should be hovering, fly the quadcopter in straight away. Then quickly calibrate the Spark compass and IMU before the battery runs critically low where you shouldn’t attempt the…
Here is the simple DJI Spark firmware update instructions to bring this mini quadcopter to the latest version. These DJI Spark upgrade instructions include updating the quadcopter, the remote controller and the Spark battery. The DJI Spark remote controller firmware can also be updated at the same time or separately. By upgrading to the latest…
Knowing how to calibrate the Phantom 4 IMU is important. If your Phantom 4 is flying erratically, not flying or hovering correctly, then fly the quadcopter in and calibrate the IMU. When the IMU is back in the green and within the ideal range, then it is safe to fly the Phantom 4 quadcopter again. It must…
FPV live video using radio frequency antenna, transmitter and receiver signaling technology is one of the main reasons why drones have become so popular. This live video transmission, along with high quality cameras, allow drones to be used in many positive ways across numerous sectors. It is a terrific flying experience as you are seeing…
The Mavic Pro firmware update contains fixes to bugs and adds new features to your quadcopter. For these reasons, updating your Mavic firmware to the latest version on the quadcopter, remote controller and battery is very important. These firmware releases are just as important for the remote controller, the battery or any of the other…
To repair and replace your Parrot AR drone parts is quite easy. Fixing your AR drone will also save you time and money. This article with AR drone repair videos show you how to inspect and replace your Parrot AR drone parts. The below videos cover everything from checking and maintaining your AR drone, to…
Knowing how to update your 3DR Solo firmware to the latest version is very important. The Solo firmware upgrades will fix bugs in the software along with adding new flight features giving you a far better flying and filming experience. Upgrading the firmware software on the Solo remote controller and quadcopter is pretty easy. The…
Understanding hyperfocal distance will greatly enhance the quality of your landscape photography. Here we explain everything about hyperfocal distance and how to get it right. Then, you can practice setting the hyperfocal distance on your particular camera. Below you will find a hyperfocal distance chart, the mathematical formula and where you can download a hyperfocal…
Knowing how to update the DJI Goggles firmware is very important. Each DJI Goggle update will contain fixes for bugs and add new features. Here we show you how to update the firmware on your DJI Goggles using either the DJI Go 4 app or the DJI Assistant 2 app. Along with the instructions, you…
With a few small Parrot AR drone mods, you can double the flight time and make your AR drone stronger. The Parrot AR 2.0 drone range can also be extended and it’s a great feeling to fly higher and further. These Parrot drone mods and upgrades will also prolong the life of the motors, gears…
Here is the Yuneec Typhoon H compass calibration instructions along with what to do if the calibration does not work. It is very important to calibrate the compass on the Typhoon H or any drone every so often and especially if it is flying erratically, losing GPS or even your live video feed. The Typhoon…
Here is the Parrot Bebop 2 firmware update instructions using the FreeFlight Pro app or with a USB flash drive and Micro USB cable. Below, you will also find tips on what to do if the bebop 2 firmware won’t update including information on troubleshooting Bebop firmware issues. There are only 2 ways to update…
A remote control lost signal while flying your Phantom 3 can be quite scary. If you are not an experienced pilot, it could lead to a crash, wreaking your quadcopter and perhaps causing some 3rd party damage. If you are having Phantom 3 RC signal loss at the moment, then this post along with videos…
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 fix software bugs. There is a bit of work if you haven’t updated the Q500 firmware before. Once you have done it once or twice, then it will become very…
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…