drones

  1. A

    Hello from BRF, Wisconsin

    Hey guys and gals im new to drones and I got the P4 and im very satisfied. Im from BRF, wisocnsin and I hope to have a good time with my drone! Thanks
  2. We Talk UAV

    Drone Hunting Battle by Dude Perfect!

    Dude Perfect, is slang in California for approval on an action. It is also a growing internet sensation that involves blasters and sports products through a series of online videos and online social media presence. At this counting, it has 3 years of Nerf Perfect television commercials which can...
  3. B

    Yes, they are here to stay: Racing Drones.

    Seems kind of futuristic. Racing Drones are here to stay. This is apparent as DJI opened it's first drone racing playground in South Korea. 1,395 square meters of drone racing fun, one could consider this to be a state of the art facility. The best part of this facility is that you do not need...
  4. B

    The Drone Market Bubble. Real or Imagined?

    Seems like the drone market keeps getting more popular with competition becoming tougher. This should be considered because much like the gold rush, there are vast amount of new ideas, drone types that are being put out on the market place without much though involved in research and...
  5. SCOTTeVEST

    Hello! Intro to SCOTTeVEST clothing for drone pilots

    Calling all drone pilots, fpv racers and all-around gear heads! I work for a company called SCOTTeVEST and chatted with the wonderful mods here to get Approved Vendor status and post a intro here. Quick background on what we do: we make clothing for men and women with tons of hidden pockets...
  6. C

    Flying areas in New York and westchester county, New York

    Hello, Any drone flyers or any kind of RC flyers from New York or Westchester County? I used to own a drone the dji phantom years ago and after seeing the dji new release of the mavic pro I'm so thrilled to get back in the air and fly and make photo and videos again. I'm planning on purchasing...
  7. C

    Any good drone flying area in New York

    Hi, I've recently owned a dji phantom 2 in the past and sold it, i hadn't flown one in almost 4 years now but I'm getting the new Dji Mavic Pro on release date. But does any know where it is ok to fly the drones nowadays? Around New York City or Westchester County? I personally live in...
  8. B

    10 Tips for Better Drone Photography

    I found this awesome article with drone photography tips. Experts in the field gave some advice. Great read! And awesome video... Fixing Lens Distortion Using Adobe Premier
  9. Enrico Schaefer

    Learn to File your own Part 107 Waivers with the FAA

    If you are a commercial drone operator, or part 107 Pilot, you will need ATC airspace permissions in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D and E surface area) and your basic Part 107 Waivers (under 14 CFR Part 107, Subpart D). The FAA suggests you obtain ATC permission 90 days prior to the start...
  10. UgCS

    Creating a Mesh Network With Drones

    Operating in remote areas can present challenges in communications. In areas with weak or non-existing communication networks, large changes in elevation or obstacles, one must look for other purposes of establishing communications. Where there are no towers, drones can be used to set up...
  11. Sky Architect

    What is your favorite thing about the Phantom 4/ flying drones in general?

    FOR ME, it's the satisfaction that I can see and explore from a different point of view and that I have full control over how this copter moves and what it sees. I don't like flying missions, maybe I'm a control freak idk... Share your favorite experiences!!!
  12. R

    Trackers for Drones

    Hi All, I'm looking into using the "TrackR Bravo" locator for my PR just in case i get a flyaway. it uses low power bluetoooth and only has a range of about 100 feet, but that could still be a big help in trying to locate an errant drone. Any one have any experience with these or similar...
  13. AirVuz Josh

    New Website for uploading Drone Videos

    There is a new website you can upload and share your videos for free, www.airvuz.com, and you also can activate a 'hire' button on your profile so people may contact you if they like your work and would be interested in hiring you...
  14. Alex Assenmacher

    Understanding White Balance on your drones

    Dear family, here's another lecture out of my course, a new one, talking about the white balance. Understanding and knowing how to use it properly rather than just copying color temperature from someone talking in a video. It took me quite a while to do it but I hope you guys can enjoy and...
  15. rickray

    Making my P3P drone less obvious at customs

    Hi flyers: In a few months I'll be visiting a third world country which does not yet have a fixed policy about allowing tourists personal use drones like the Phantom 3 Pro. Arriving baggage is x rayed and there are reports of many people getting in without issue and others of people having...
  16. Z

    Speed and altitude question to scan large area for land survey

    I am going to buy Phantom 3 for survey of semi-residential area but I have some questions: My objective is aerial photography to capture very large area for showing as high resolution map image layer showing much more details than satellite image in mapping application. I want to fly the...
  17. Drone Master

    Discovery Science Channel To Premier Drone Episode.

    As many of you have seen the ads for this. The How To Build Everything program on Discovery's Science Channel will be airing on how to build drones from the bottom up this Wednesday the 20th at 10PM Eastern Time US. If you have the chance to watch, Then discuss your thoughts here after the show...
  18. Kara Murphy

    Hello from the Bay Area

    Hi Everyone, It's great to be here. I'm a hobbyist aerial photographer using a DJI Phantom 4 quadcopter. You can view my images via my Instagram. If there are any other aerial photographers on this thread, where else do you like to post your work? Finally, I'm working with Flying Robot...
  19. M

    Proof the FAA is watching our YouTube videos - and how to check

    Noticed something interesting but not at all surprising that the FAA has been watching my YouTube channel. Now i have always practiced what the FAA regulations and guidelines preach, this is just a reminder that what you upload could "incriminate". I have been flying rc heli's planes and quads...
  20. Alex Assenmacher

    Basic Drone Equipment

    Hello Phantomers it's Alex again! I've made this video because in the past few weeks some youtube subscribers have been asking me about my gear, how I use it, what I use and so on. So I decided to make a video and explain a little bit the gear I use, which is by the way the basic I believe any...