The DJI Phantom 4 is a powerful camera drone capable of reaching speeds of up to 44 mph. It comes with a patented tracking technology, and is capable of up to 28 minutes of flight time, recording 4K video (30 fps) or 1080 p slow motion video (120 fps). Also being 720p HD enabled for FPV, it is , and is an excellent drone for aerial photography/videography. A copious amount … [Read more...] about The best accessories for the DJI Phantom 4
Autodesk invests in 3DR: Site Scan and more
American UAV manufacturer 3DR, in March, had announced it's Site Scan project, aimed at premier aerial data capture and analysis. Just last week, in what was the first Autodesk Forge conference, Autodesk announced an important investment in 3DR. Autodesk are makers of powerful and popular desktop software programs used by top construction, engineering, and surveying firms … [Read more...] about Autodesk invests in 3DR: Site Scan and more
KDS Kylin FPV goggles: what you need to know
Update: KDS Kylin Vision review up now! KDS, one of the biggest manufacturers of metallic RC products in China, have launched their latest offering in the form of FPV goggles. KDS Kylin are 64-channel, 5.8 GHz first person view goggles. The goggles have a 5-inch screen, capable of displaying a maximum resolution of 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA). Weighing in at 385 g, the … [Read more...] about KDS Kylin FPV goggles: what you need to know
Part 107 announced: rules for commercial drone use
Well, this has been a long time coming, but it's finally happened- the FAA has announced rules allowing commercial drone operations in the United States. This new set of official rules are collectively referred to as Part 107. Until now, special permission from the FAA was required before drones could be flown for commercial purposes, which was a tedious and lengthy … [Read more...] about Part 107 announced: rules for commercial drone use
The HJ W606-5 Quad: “Apple drone” replica?
HJ Toys, making inroads into the camera drone market with their cheap camera drones, are all set to launch the HJ W606-5, a 2.4 G, 4-channel RC quadcopter. The W606-5 will have a high density air pressure sensor, facilitating height hold mode (altitude hold). Weighing in at 700 g, the W606-5 will come with a 7.4 V, 2500mAh battery, giving it a full-charge flight time of 8-10 … [Read more...] about The HJ W606-5 Quad: “Apple drone” replica?
