Right now, there is no explicit law that gives law enforcement the power to monitor drones in an area and take down those they deem to be a security threat. Of course the military has their own rules and can take down consumer drones flying near military bases. But for local police departments, there’s little […]
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Whether you are a commercial drone pilot (or planning to become one) or you fly drones just for fun, there are always ways you can improve your skills. While there are plenty of drone schools you can attend for in-person training, online learning is also a great and convenient way to acquire new skills. We’ve […]
With drones increasingly causing hazardous situations in airports and near planes, the UK government has introduced a raft of new regulations aimed at hobbyist drone owners. The new rules tighten the existing regulations and introduce serious penalties for drone owners who break them. If you are planning to travel to the UK to fly your […]
DJI’s Mavic Pro and the more recent Mavic Air are some of the most popular drones in the market right now. The two 4K camera drones are popular among aerial photography/videography professionals and hobbyists. Now, DJI has confirmed that two new camera drones in the Mavic series are in the works. It’s essentially one drone, […]
When road accidents happen, police on the ground can spend hours at the scene of the accident trying to figure out what happened. It’s necessary but tedious work that is essential in keeping roads safe. But to save time and carry out better investigations, local police departments are increasingly turning to drones. Local governments have […]
As drone use in areas like photography and mapping grows, there’s also a rapidly growing and vibrant community dedicated to extreme FPV racing. If you’ve been thinking about racing a drone yourself, I’m sure you’ve watched a few videos online or maybe even attended a drone racing event. And boy do they make it look […]
In 2015, the FAA set up new rules requiring hobbyist drone owners to register their UAVs online. The new regulations were ultimately struck down in 2016 when John Taylor, a drone hobbyist, successfully challenged the FAA in court. Now, a judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has reversed that ruling, […]
If you want a good flying camera drone, you know where to go. DJI…obviously. With each drone they’ve kept drone enthusiasts and pros excited with the new tech and features. One of the areas DJI especially excels at is obstacle detection. They equip their drones with GPS and a bunch of sensors that allow them […]
The drone market has grown at a blinding pace in the last few years. According to BI Intelligence, the intelligence arm of Business Insider, drone sales will rise to more than $12 billion by 2021 from around $8.5 billion in 2016. Goldman Sachs predicts that the market opportunity for drones will be $100 billion as […]
Drone enthusiasts are always on the lookout for cool gadgets and accessories they can add to their drone gear. So here are the newest and coolest drone accessories and gadgets you can buy right now. You can get them for yourself or as a gift for a fellow drone enthusiast. 1. Safety Sensor for Propellers […]