Here is a brief description of a Flyboard, but all we know for sure is, we want one. A Flyboard is a type of jetpack/hoverboard which supplies propulsion to drive the Flyboard through air and/or water to perform a sport known as flyboarding. In the usual water-propelled configuration, a Flyboard rider stands on a board […]
One of the newest events coming out of FPV racing is the informal aerobatic competition known as “freestyle.” This event usually follows the FPV racing contest and is performed on the same racecourse, with the option of using the gates and flags as part of the pilot’s routine. Right now, freestyle is very informal and optional, but interest in this offshoot of […]
Last week Amazon made its first customer delivery by drone near Cambridge, U.K. Carrying a package containing popcorn and a Fire TV video-streaming device several miles to a two-story farmhouse in a rural corner of England. Right now, the drone delivery service is just flying packages to two customers, however Amazon plans on expanding its […]
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 […]
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 […]
As with its predecessor, the Phantom 4 is mostly a hollow plastic shell, with highly optimized electronics at its core and a fully integrated camera system. It comes preassembled and, after a summary firmware update and system check, will fly right out of the box. Anybody could fly the Phantom 4 with ease. Yet it is intended for intermediate […]
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
The Outlaw 180 is the latest addition to the Quanum Outlaw Racing Series. This little drone comes almost ready to fly and features a full carbon-fiber frame. It is completely built and ready to plug into your receiver, giving you a great pro level racer right out of the box. Read on by clicking here