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DIY Drone Racer – Kit Building Made Easy

First-person-view (FPV) racing has changed the face of radio control. World-class race events and network TV coverage have combined to pull in huge numbers of racers with no prior background in traditional aeromodeling. While there are some nice ready-to-fly quadcopters on the market, FPV racing is ideal for those who like to build their machines. […]

5 Reasons You Need ASA in Your Life

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) is one of the largest suppliers of pilot training products and supplies in the world. You can find ASA products on the internet, at your local airport, or on your favorite bookstore shelf. ASA has been delivering quality training products to manned aircraft pilots for years, and now has […]

Drone Time-Lapse Photography

A time-lapse movie or video is one that speeds up real-time footage so that the viewer can quickly see what has happened. This can be accomplished in two ways. The first is to take a long video and compress it in postproduction so that you show what happened over an hour in a just a […]

Aerial Drone Photography: The Secret is in the Lens

One simple pro mod for better aerial images Multirotors and sports cameras are very nearly synonymous at this point in time. The popularity of one has undoubtedly boosted the popularity of the other. I bought my first DJI Phantom in part because I already owned a GoPro and wanted to see if I could make […]

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 […]

Storage for Video Footage

One of the Questions we get asked a lot is: What is the best way to store and back up drone video footage? For this answer we solicited Robert Rodriguez, Founder of Aerial Cinematography: I might be one of the worst people to ask about how to efficiently store and backup data—not because I don’t […]

The E90 is a wide-angle, high-resolution camera that produces high-quality photo and video.

Music for Drone Videos

When it comes to adding music to your videos, you have to be careful about your selection, not just creatively but legally. You don’t want to infringe on any copyrights and risk having your video taken down or, worse, being served a lawsuit. The good news is that you have a ton of options. […]

Props for Racing and Camera Drones

What props would you use for a racing drone versus a camera drone? In general, are there particular things that a pilot should look for in a prop? In answer to your first question, not all props are designed the same. The technology is so advanced that, nowadays, we develop specific props that are […]

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 […]

Rural Racer, Motorcycle with a drone

Yes, you read that right! the latest motorcycle concept is the Rural Racer Project, a custom motorcycle collaboration between Velomacchi and Yahama Motorcycles. Velomacchi, an Oregon-based premium motorcycle accessory and lifestyle brand, developed the Rural Racer Project with Yamaha Motorcycles to showcase the companies’ mutual roots in moto heritage, technology, and innovation. The project also […]