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$1 Million Race

Held in Dubai, the World Drone Prix offered a staggering $1 million prize pot, taking the emerging sport out of the backyard and onto the world stage. To ensure excitement on the track, the 12-lap races, which made the most of the custom-made, undulating course, introduced new tactical considerations for which many pilots were little prepared, including battery-change pit […]

Battery checkers display the voltage from each cell, so you can keep track
of any weak cells.

LiPo Q&A

How can I get the most out of my LiPo battery, and when do I know that it’s time to replace it? Answer: LiPo batteries need special care in the way they are charged, discharged, and stored. High-quality LiPo compatible chargers can be expensive, but making the investment is worthwhile. LiPo batteries average about 400–500 cycles depending upon how they […]

Understanding Kv Ratings

What is the Kv rating of an electric motor? Answer: “Kv” refers to the constant velocity of a motor (not to be confused with “kV,” the abbreviation for kilovolt). It is measured by the number of revolutions per minute (rpm) that a motor turns when 1V (one volt) is applied with no load attached to that motor. The Kv rating […]

Submissions for the NYC Drone Film Festival

As a reminder, the NYC Drone Film Festival has Submission open until December, 31 2016. Here is a look at last years event. If you need a testament to the breakneck pace of evolution in the drone world, look no further than the marriage of artistry and technical achievement that was on display at the Second Annual New […]

Ultimate Dromida Package Giveaway – ENTER NOW!

Here’s your chance to score a HoverShot FPV drone, Voyager plane and Dromida Monster Truck! If you win, you’ll get all three of these exciting ready-to-run (and fly) models. See ’em all in action, there are videos for each when you scroll down. For entry details and rules, just click here or on any of […]

Yuneec Typhoon H, A Good All Around Camera Platform

Yuneec’s latest release, the Typhoon H, requires minimal assembly time, so you can get in the air within minutes of opening the box. In fact, for this review, most of the waiting time in the beginning was spent on charging the battery pack (the flight pack and a spare are included). For more info, click here

An Inexpensive Printer that Delivers

For many people, 3D printing is something that they’ve heard about but which they figure is either too expensive or too complicated to dabble with. Since the arrival of the very first $350 plug-and-play-style 3D printers late last year, however, that belief might be on its way out. Consider the M3D: a compact, consumer grade 3D printer that promises “high quality […]

Haevic DartGun Drone.

Could this be coming to the US? The aptly named, DartGun is the latest product developed by HAEVIC, the leading company in South Africa. This robust platform has already proved its resilience in daunting working conditions. Flying for the past two years in DRC agricultural operations. The HAEVIC crossed the boundary combining a SuperDrone with a unique pneumatic, all […]

Quarter-size drone!

A little robot from the University of Pennsylvania is proving that sometimes bigger isn’t better. The Piccolissimo is the world’s smallest self-powered controllable drone. It comes in two sizes, a quarter-sized one weighing less than 2.5 grams and a larger, steerable one that’s heavier by 2 grams and wider by a centimeter (.39 inches). Size-wise, it is actually a bit […]

DR1 has gone global with Eurosport

DR1 Racing has partnered with Eurosport to bring Drone Racing to the global stage. Three racing series, including the upcoming DR1 Champions Series, will air in over 70 countries, making DR1 Racing the Global Leader in Drone Racing.