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Wiener Drone!

Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs introduces the WienerDrone ahead of the July 4th celebrations. The WienerCycle and WienerDrone will be joining the iconic Wienermobile, WienerRover and WienerMini, collectively know as the Wienerfleet, to ensure hot dog fans everywhere will have a chance to try the new Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs. Of course we are interested […]

Drone Antennae (Left vs. Right)

Some antennae have LHCP and other have RHCP. What does that mean? Can they be used together, and is one better than the other? “LHCP” stands for “left-hand circular polarized,” and “RHCP” stands for “right-hand circular polarized.” A LHCP antenna will produce a left-hand corkscrew pattern from the wire lobes, and a RHCP antenna […]

Drone News: You Need to Fight This Summer—Or It’s All Over

If you like flying or doing business with drones in accordance with traditional federal authority, don’t want hobbyist regulation, and don’t want meddling local and state government regulating our airspace, call or write your congressional representatives in the U.S. House and Senate right now. Insist on crystal-clear express federal preemption in the 2017 FAA Reauthorization Act, and ask them to prevent […]

Drone Protection

First and foremost, look for a drone case. It will give your drone the best all-around protection during storage and transport. Ideally, you want to find a case that’s designed specifically for your drone’s model; this ensures the best fit (and the best overall protection). Then you need to decide whether to go with a […]

Racing Drones: Cloverleaf and Helical Antenna

A cloverleaf antenna is considered omnidirectional and a helical is directional. An omni-directional antenna sends and receives signals in all directions, so it’s a great choice for video transmitters. A helical antenna produces a cone-shaped signal in front of it and has a small pocket behind it to receive a signal. It will provide better […]

Drone Racing: Tips from Bapu Madhu

When you think of all the racers out there that are making their mark on the droneracing circuit, one person that always seems to be in the thick of things is Bapu Madhu. He competes on both a national and international level with all of the top racers out there. He is known for his […]

Drone, Drone on the Range!

The first FAA-approved drone test range located on sovereign Native American territory This summ er, 10,000 years of history and culture met the cutting edge of the next great technological revolution in the high desert of central Oregon. “What we’re creating here is a destination training center,” said Aurolyn Stwyer, the Test Range Manager […]

Drone Defender

A conversation with Colin Guinn Colin Guinn is a major advocate of the drone industry and has held positions at DJI North America, 3D Robotics, and testified before Congress. He paused from his busy schedule at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, to chat with RotorDrone. His enthusiasm for the […]

Drone News: Kitty Hawk Flyer

Want to fly your own drone, now you can with the Kitty Hawk Flyer. This bird was unveiled in April and will be available by the end of the year. No price has been announced but if you become a member of their community ($100 one time fee) you will get access to behind-the-scenes action, […]

Drones & Music Videos

Here is a good example of a Hollywood director using a drone to film a music video. Brad Byrd’s new music video “Highest Mountain” was shot and directed by Dylan Kussman (Dead Poets Society, Jack Reacher, X-men) using a DJI Zenmuse X5 Video Drone. All aerial footage was shot over the Los Angeles Mountains.