RotorDrone Magazine Archives - Page 21 of 32

HobbyTown’s Web-Based Drone Training

HobbyTown, the nation’s largest retail hobby franchise,has partnered with two companies to offer customers easy access to web based drone training. Two courses are available:  Basic Drone Training, Droneology by PCS Ed Ventures (PCSV)  FAA Part 107 Drone Certification Prep from Dart Drones. Basic Drone Training – For this course, HobbyTown has partnered […]

Drone Racing: The Winners Circle

Fresh off the back of the biggest ever Drone Racing event in Dubai and with numerous leagues, competitions, and events to come, it seems like drone racing is here to stay. And like other elite sports, big-name pilots are emerging, wowing the crowds with their top-notch skills. But what does it take to fly with the best? What’s the […]

Spektrum TriCera FPV Racing Antenna

From Spektrum: The Spektrum TriCera FPV Racing Antenna is designed to provide the Cleanest Video Signal and the maximum coverage your setup allows while providing superior durability. Spektrum RC teamed up with Aerial Visual System’s IBCrazy to design a FPV antenna that capitalizes near seamless Omni Directional coverage by optimizing the ratio between Gain and […]

Aerial Photography 101

Thanks to the advent of smaller and lighter cameras that can easily be attached to our multirotors, more and more pilots are getting their high-quality shots and HD video from the sky. Let’s discuss lifting cameras into the sky by multirotor and how to guide your camera through the air. Be sure to also stay tuned for […]

Drone camera gimbals 101

If you were wondering how they work, this is a must read for you. There is some great information on how to set a camera gimbal up and on using them. Just click on the image below and enjoy.

Emcotec Primary Power Safety Switch

From Esprit Tech: The Emcotec Safety Power Switch is an electronic primary switch designed for switching of the main power supply (Main Battery) for your RC model. It adds an element of safety when handling the model, without the need to physically disconnection of the main battery pack. The advantage of an electronic switch is […]

Drone Photo Tips from the Pros

Learning a new craft, such as filming from a drone, can be a time consuming adventure. As with any learning curve, advice from experts in the field is invaluable and worth its weight in gold. That’s why we asked eight of the best aerial shooters we know to share their tips and tricks on how you can improve your […]

Drone Racing: Programming a Flight Controller

Simple, easy and quick setup tips After you’ve installed all of the equipment into your multirotor, the next step is to program the flight controller. This may appear to be a daunting task, but if you just follow the steps outlined here you will find that this process is simple, easy and quick. Plus most […]

Drone Flying: Flight Modes 101 — Flip a switch for precision control!

In full-size aircraft, autopilots can reduce the pilot’s workload so that he or she is able to safely perform other tasks. Similarly, when you’re flying a multirotor, the on-board flight controller performs tasks that can assist with the flight. A flight controller may be as basic as a stabilizer for manual flying or a complex […]

Aerial Videography: Valley of the Gods

A very nice video all shot by drone. Valley of the Gods is a scenic sandstone valley in southeastern Utah. It is part of the Bears Ears National Monument. You will see it has some similar rock formations like Monument Valley. Enjoy VALLEY OF THE GODS from Pre-Future LLC on Vimeo. Utah – October 2016 Cinematography – Phil […]