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What is the best flight mode for drone racing? (Quick Tip)

Even basic drones will have several flight modes to choose from. Manufacturers might call them by different names, but their functions are pretty much the same. There isn’t a perfect all-around flight mode, so the one that you choose depends on what you plan to do. For beginners, Stability mode is the way to go. […]

The Futaba Winter Wonderland Rebate

From Futaba: Catch winter’s hottest deals on Futaba Systems! Treat yourself or your favorite pilot or racer to the holiday’s hottest gift – a radio from Futaba, R/C’s leader in 2.4GHz technology! Click “where to buy” to locate a nearby dealer who has the system you need. And for a limited time, you can receive […]

The Difference Between Analog and HD (digital) Transmission (Drone Quick Tip)

FPV pilots often favor analog systems for their zero-latency signal transmission. Analog inherently comes without latency issues— its transmission travels at the speed of light. With the increased public interest in FPV racing, however, problems have arisen. When racing in the vicinity of other pilots who are transmitting analog signals on the same frequency, receivers […]

The Hyperion G7 Series High-Voltage Lithium Battery Packs add a cutting-edge silicon graphene material that
adds to the performance
and life of our packs.

HV and Regular Battery Pack (Quick Tip)

High-voltage packs can be charged up to a 4.35V peak voltage as compared to the 4.20V for normal LiPo packs. High-voltage LiPos also deliver more motor punch, faster speed, and longer flights. High-voltage battery packs deliver more capacity than standard batteries of the same size and weight, making them a true “free lunch” without any […]

Drone Race: Human Versus Artificial Intelligence

Man VS Machine has been told before: John Henry is one such story, a folk hero, he is said to have worked as a “steel-driving man”—a man tasked with hammering a steel drill into rock to make holes for explosives. These explosives where then used to blast out the rocks during the construction of a […]

Great Camera Drones, Our Top Eight

A guide for the aerial photographer and videographer by Team PhotoDrone It‘s no secret that rotor drones and aerial-camera systems are a match made in heaven. With the increasing quality of cameras and downlink video links and the amazing developments in flight controller and stabilization systems, getting those exciting bird’s-eye-view images is easier than ever […]

Drone news: IDRA offers insurance to events

The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) has announced that drone events are now eligible to apply for event liability insurance. After using IDRA’s semi-professional series, 2017 Challengers Cup, as an opportunity to test the liability insurance with partnered event organizers, the company is motivated and excited to expand the coverage to other drone related events […]

Spektrum Lap Timer System [VIDEO]

From Spektrum: An easy-to-use and accurate lap timing system for flyers and drivers Normally costing thousands of dollars, race timing systems tell the cold truth about your setup and your skills. The Spektrum™ Lap Timer System is a personal lap timing device that is easy to set up, easy to use and costs less than […]

First World Drone Racing Championships

FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, has chosen Shenzhen, China to host the 1st FAI World Drone Racing Championships in the first half of November 2018. The FAI Executive Board decided to award the event to Shenzhen after a specially appointed committee evaluated the three qualifying bids from Albuquerque (USA), Barcelona (Spain) and Shenzhen (People’s Republic […]

Drone Parachutes, a safety device that could save the day

One thing that all pilots fear is their drone falling out of the sky. This could happen for a number of reasons, and if it should, there is a lot of money riding up there on that aircraft and in camera gear. One company has developed a way to save your equipment by developing a […]