The Syma X5C-1 and the X5C have built reputations on Amazon as a great drones for a beginner. The Syma X5C-1 comes equipped with an HD camera. On first glance the X5C-1, and its big brother the X8W, look a little like the DJI Phantom. There is no doubt Syma took some design cues from DJI. At …
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The Cheerson CX-10A is one of the many drones in the CX-10 line. It is a good starter drone for less than $15. The CX-10A is the base model micro drone with headless mode. It is a tiny drone, standing less than one inch (2.5 cm) tall and about 2.25 inches (5.8 cm) diagonal across the wingspan. It …
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Syma X8W (left) next to a DJI Phantom 2 The Syma X8W is a very stable FPV drone that is a good drone for beginners as well as intermediate drone pilots. It is a larger drone that has taken its styling cues from the DJI Phantom line. The X8W is an excellent value for under …
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So you don’t want to be a commercial pilot? Well if you want to fly your drone just about anywhere you still may want to get a remote pilot license. Let’s take a look at what the FAA says about hobbyist pilots. I found the following text in the Interpretation of the Special Rule for …
Top-tier drones today are often limited in range by the signal range that their antennas provide. Aftermarket antennas can make a real difference in the range of your drone and the quality of connection between the drone and your controller. Leading the pack in style and performance is the lineup from Tough Leash. The Chicago-based …
Recently we had a chance to sit down with and talk to Dan Isaacson the CEO of CAVU and Kate Isaacson, his wife and VP of Digital Content. It was great to talk with someone as passionate about the drone industry as we are. Dan has some fantastic ideas and really is a visionary in the drone industry. …
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Have you ever wanted to modify your drone? Are you looking for a drone hack to improve performance? Half Chrome has one of the easiest hacks to perform, and it will produce great results. The UDI 818A-1 is an excellent drone for a beginner. It is very stable and very durable. The giant propeller guard does an …
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The AR Drone 2.0 from Parrot is full of cool but strange features that leave you scratching your head. Parrot went all-in on two features that are unique to this drone. First, this drone likely has the world’s best non-GPS stabilization system. Second, this drone likely has the world’s best touch screen remote control. …
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The Hubsan X4 H107C is a fun drone. It is super quick, fairly stable and even comes with an HD camera. If you have aspirations of being a drone racer then you should start with one of the Hubsan H107 drones. I’m not saying that it is a racer, but it is a good place …
The UDI 818A HD+ with FPV is an excellent drone for the beginner or intermediate drone pilot. It is very stable and extremely durable. The FPV works via WiFi by connecting your phone to the drone then opening an app on the phone. You phone rests snugly in the holder on the transmitter. The FPV works reasonably …
