DJI Inspire 1 quadcopter – introduction
The Inspire 1 is the newest entry into the “prosumer” end of the RTF (ready to fly) quadcopter market. It is produced by DJI, the makers of the well known Phantom series. DJI is on track to quickly...
View ArticleDJI Phantom 2 Vision + Long Term Review #2
In part #1 of this long term review, we discussed the basics of getting the P2V+ setup and the first flight(s). As a result, it was time to venture further afield with our test Phantom. Finding Places...
View ArticleDJI Phantom 3 and other NAB Annoucements
April brings the popular NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) show to Las Vegas. This confab has become a popular showcase for the newest in Camera Drone hardware. The show is April 13-16...
View ArticleDJI Phantom 3 Improvements over Phantom 2 Vision plus
Now the the excitement of the initial introduction has passed, it’s time to take a look at the new DJI Phantom 3 (P3) “camera drones” from DJI and see what the actual improvements are over the former...
View ArticleDJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter – First Look, Review and Rating
Droneflyers.com received a new Phantom 3 Quadcopter (Professional 4K model) at the beginning of May and have been flying it regularly since then. With about 50 flights under our belts, it time to do a...
View ArticleUnderstanding Brushless Camera Gimbals
Introduction At the heart of many modern camera drones is a magical device called a 3-axis Brushless Camera Gimbal. It contains many of the same technologies which are in the drone itself. Here is what...
View ArticleFinding Places to Fly and Photograph with your Drone
Finding Places to Fly and Photograph with your Drone. For some this is very easy – for others a bit more difficult. Here are some hints and tips which may help you find some safe – and photogenic –...
View ArticleBlade Chroma Quadcopter – Review
Horizon Hobby recently added the Blade Chroma – a modern quadcopter designed for Aerial Photography and Video. The Chroma is perhaps the closest thing to a friendly “plug-and-play” camera machine...
View Article3DR Solo is a NoGo for now
3DRobotics Solo is a NoGo – 3DR Solo First Look At Droneflyers.com we follow the world of consumer UAV’s (unmanned aerial vehicles) very closely. In fact, we spend many hours each day flying, reading,...
View ArticleDJI Phantom 3 Standard discount to $699
DJI have today discounted the Phantom 3 Standard model to $699 – a price which is about 1/2 the price of what a similar model (with fewer features) would have sold for last year. This is truly the best...
View ArticleDJI Phantom Quadcopters eBook – FREE FOREVER
We are pleased to offer our earlier eBook – Buying and Flying the DJI Phantom Quadcopters – for no charge… This offer is not time limited. Note: this book covers earlier models (Phantom 1 and Phantom...
View ArticleDJI Phantom 3 Standard Review Part 1 – First Impressions and First Flights
DJI has been setting the standard in the exploding consumer drone market since consumer drones first burst on to the scene about 3 years ago. There is no doubt that DJI is the 800 lb gorilla on this...
View ArticleBlack Friday, Holiday, Cyber Monday Drone Specials Here!
Happy Holidays to ALL. We will post the most popular holidays sales on this page and keep it updated. Note that we also have a Forum Thread where we will post these and other items. This article will...
View ArticleBest Selling Drones of the Holiday Season – Via Amazon.com
Best Selling Drones of the Holiday Season – Via Amazon.com OK, I admit it – I’m a numbers guy! For decades I had charts on the wall of my (retail/wholesale) business keeping track of year-over-year...
View ArticleDJI Phantom 2 Vision + Long Term Review #2
In part #1 of this long term review, we discussed the basics of getting the P2V+ setup and the first flight(s). As a result, it was time to venture further afield with our test Phantom. Finding Places...
View ArticleRC Logger NovaX 350 Quadcopter – first look
Part One – note, we will either add to this review or post a Part Two as we gain more experience with the RC Logger Nove 350X Quadcopter. Introduction RC Logger is a different kind of drone company....
View ArticleDJI Phantom 2 Vision + Long Term Review #2
In part #1 of this long term review, we discussed the basics of getting the P2V+ setup and the first flight(s). As a result, it was time to venture further afield with our test Phantom. Finding Places...
View ArticleDJI Lowers Price of Phantom 3 Standard to $499 – Advanced to $799
We are off to CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) to see what is new… However, today DJI announced a steep price drop on their Phantom 3 Standard and Advanced. The links to the DJI store are below. If...
View ArticleDJI Phantom 3 – Guide to 2016 Product Line
DJI Phantom 3 – Guide to 2016 Product Line – learn the difference between the 4 models. First there were two – then three and now four models of the DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter. New buyers may find...
View ArticlePhantom 3 Standard Part 2- Advanced Flight Modes, and What’s Missing vs. the...
Ok, so Christmas has come and gone and you didn’t get the drone you wanted. Not to worry – there should be some good deals in the coming months on drones of various types. One of the drones that...
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