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Commerical UAVs: what you need to know

Essential info for anyone looking to fly a UAV for commercial purposes under Part 107 On August 29th, 2016 the commercial drone industry changed forever. That’s the day the new Small UAS Rule, aka Part 107, went into effect. Although the details around Part 107 were announced back in June, August 29th represents a critical moment […]

The Drone Racing League 2016 Season is on ESPN2

Be sure to Tune in to ESPN2 or Sky Sports Mix this Thursday at 8PM PST/11PM EST for a great introduction to the world of Drone Racing.

Speed Controller soldering

Now that you have the speed controllers soldered to the power board, we will show you how to solder them to each motor.

Drone assembly tips

Assembling your first racing drone can be a bit intimidating but learning how to solder and knowing what needs to be soldered can make the job a little easier.

The Liberty Cup Race

Telemetry 101, Getting data from your multirotor in real time

One of the really nice features of modern-day remote-control radios is the fact that they can send signals to an RC multirotor to control it. Plus, they can receive signals back from the same aircraft, allowing us to monitor important information about that aircraft. This feature is what we refer to as telemetry. We can use this to […]

Flying Close to Airports

How do I know if I am flying my drone too close to an airport? Answer: In a perfect world, all of your flight planning should be done well ahead of time. Finding out if you are near an airport environment should be your first priority. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), hobbyists who want to fly drones […]

Pilot training, does it help?

How would pilot training help me fly my drone more safely? Answer: Every day, we see new products and new technology that promise to improve flight safety. Despite all these advancements, one thing remains the same: the human factor. In the world of manned aviation, the human factor leads to errors and accounts for […]

Drone Flying Erratically, what could cause that?

Question: I was flying my drone the other day when it started flying erratically. What could have caused that? Answer: Experiencing a sudden loss of control while flying your drone is not uncommon. Sometimes while navigating your drone, you might have seen it drift in the opposite direction and fly erratically. If your drone refuses to respond to your […]