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Blade Inductrix FPV RTF With Headset Conversion [VIDEO]

From Blade: When Jesse Perkins first flew the Inductrix® quadcopter, he knew that there was more to the experience yet to be unlocked. He mounted a small FPV camera and video transmitter, upgraded the motors, found a better battery and called it the Tiny Whoop™. Soon, thousands of Inductrix owners were flying in places they […]

Ep. #1: Inside AMain Sports & Hobbies [VIDEO]

From AMain Hobbies: AMain Hobbies is excited to release the first of four videos that give you a sneak peak into the AMain Hobbies operations in Northern California. Each year we get visitors from around the world who are excited to see our retail store, track, flying field and our warehouse. For those who can’t […]

RISE ARCHON 370mm FPV GPS Drone [VIDEO]

From Rise: Take exciting aerial photos and videos while your drone handles the flying for you! ARCHON offers the advantages of GPS control without the complexity of advanced-level drones. It’s 100% ready-to-fly — and a perfect start in First Person View flight. Visit Explore-Rise.com

RealFlight 8 Launching On Steam

From RealFlight: Following up on their move to market a digital-only version of the popular RealFlight software, Hobbico today announced that this VR-capable RC Flight Simulator will be made available on Steam—the world’s largest online gaming platform. RealFlight 8 delivers an incredibly lifelike flight simulation, complete with realistic wind physics, crash damage, and a host […]

Drone Reviews: Hitec Vektor 280

Hitec has released a new airframe with an aggressive look and some cool features. When you receive yours, you’ll be happy to see that there is little to do to get it flying. Simply add your radio and receiver, set up the included flight controller, and install the included propellers. And yes, a charged battery […]

Ready, Set, Go! Setting Up Your Own Drone Race

By John Reid Photos by Lesley Cunningham Greenlee & Cheryl Volmacka Maltby Most races are organized by people who just get together and set up their own event. To see how this is done, we followed a group of racers as they packed up and headed out to some old abandoned houses in the desert […]

FPV Camera Programming

Expert tips for optimal performance Clear vision is key to winning races and your drone’s camera is responsible for everything you see in your goggles, so it makes sense to optimize it for a clear vision of the course. While most cameras come well tuned from the factory, you can adjust them for your racing […]

Drone Review: Blade/Horizon Hobby Inductrix FPV +

The micro racing craze has taken the first-person-view (FPV) world by storm. These amazing little machines, as exemplified by Blade’s Inductrix, turn your house into an FPV racecourse, and they’re so light that it’s practically impossible for them to damage anything. The only two issues with these addictive little quads are that they can venture […]

Super-Fast Drone Fixes

Get your bird back in the air in a flash FPV drone racing is unlike anything else I have ever tried, and it is extremely addictive. But to be competitive, you have to push it to the limits, and that means crashes—and more crashes. While these drones are pretty tough, there are times that repairs […]

Drone Fun: What’s Faster, a Drone or a Tesla?

Can a drone outrun a Tesla from a full stop? The Rotor Riot team is about to find out with a drag race. But not just any drag race… The pilots will be flying from INSIDE the Tesla as it launches from zero to 60 in less than 3 seconds.