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RC Flight Sim with Drones – RealFlight 8 [VIDEO]

From RealFlight: Classic convenience meets enhanced capabilities in RealFlight 8! All the supremely realistic physics are back with several key software upgrades. Plug in a VR set and you’re instantly immersed, flying either with the InterLink controller or a game console controller. Plus, there are over a dozen new aircraft and a customized FPV flying […]

Drone Swarm

Networking Nanobots Take to the Sky By Michael York The word “swarm” conjures up images of thousands of bees getting ready to launch an attack to protect their hive. Add the word “drone” and that image turns into something from a sci-fi horror flick. That same combination, however, is actually the very thing that’s starting […]

Drone News: Evaluating Rugby Players

The Scottish national rugby union team has begun introducing drones into its player performance analysis, facilitated by a tailored training course designed and delivered by Consortiq. Ten performance analysts from the Scottish Rugby Union are in the middle of their drone training course at present, and are expected to graduate with the completion of their […]

Amazon Drone that can juice up your EV on the road

Amazon was recently granted US patent number 9,778,653, known as “Systems, devices and methods delivering energy using an uncrewed autonomous vehicle.” what this means it that i, it’s a drone that can juice up your EV’s battery while you’re on the move. This was first applied for back in June 2014, but was granted this […]

New Drone? What You Need to Know

Today’s multirotors have evolved into amazing “very smart” aircraft, and they have a lot to offer. Whether you are just looking to try something new, get some really cool digital aerial photos and video, or want to experience the excitement of drone racing, there are plenty of choices available. Let’s see what all the excitement […]

Micro Drones are now Swarming Above Metallica

Here is a nice write-up by Markus Waibel about the project Verity Studios has put together to perform at Metallica concerts. Metallica’s European WorldWired tour, which opened to an ecstatic crowd of 15,000 in Copenhagen’s sold-out Royal Arena this Saturday, features a swarm of micro drones flying above the band. Shortly after the band breaks […]

Spektrum 4.3″ FPV Video Monitor With DVR

From Spektrum: The SPMVM435 4.3 inch full-color FPV monitor allows novice or even seasoned FPV enthusiasts the opportunity to experience FPV without the need for a traditional headset. The VM435 FPV monitor features an integrated Digital Video Recorder (DVR). Pilots can now record their inflight FPV footage straight to a micro SD card (32GB maximum), […]

Spektrum 4.3″ FPV Video Monitor With DVR & Headset

From Spektrum: The Spektrum VM435C headset is an affordable FPV headset/monitor combo that is loaded with features. The VM435C uses a 5.8 GHz frequency with a built in receiver, displaying real-time FPV video from a FPV camera mounted in an aircraft or vehicle. View the monitor in the headset, or carry the screen around using […]

Drone Assembly: Thread-Lock Types

There are several types of thread-lock at the hardware store; which is best for our drones? Answer: Thread-lock, as the name implies, keeps threaded parts from coming apart under most conditions. There are two types: mechanical and chemical. Mechanical thread-lock includes split washers, star washers, and nylon-insert nuts. Chemical thread-lock can be both anaerobic and […]