There are many reasons for a drone to crash, and most drone crashes are attributable to pilot error. Here are some tips and good practice to help you reduce the risk of crashing your drone. Most of the tips may sound like common sense, you may possibly be tempted to skip a rule. But quoting from Benjamin Franklin, 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'. It’s a … [Read more...]
Fun things to do with a drone
I grew up in a big family where we always had fun outdoors activities together. My parents believe that a family that plays together, stays together, and they are right. Now that I am a parent, I try (together with my wife) to plan family events with our children at least a couple of times a month. It’s hard to find activities enjoyed by all four kids, as skills and interests … [Read more...]
Drone tracking
If you are a drone enthusiast like us, your drone is precious to you and you would like to prevent flyaway. You want to start thinking about finding your lost drone before you lose it. When you do your research for a tracking device, here is a preliminary list of questions: How much is the purchase price? How much does it cost per month? Does it work in my area? How … [Read more...]
Flight Range and Battery
Always check the range of the controller. Do not exceed about 80% of specified the range. Most quadcopters that get lost are 'flyway'. This happens when the quadcopter is in RC (Radio Control) mode and exceeds the range of the controller. If your controller is good for about 100 feet, make sure that you keep the quadcopter within about 80 feet. Wind condition, greater than … [Read more...]