DJI recently launched the DJI Mavic 3 Cine, an incredible drone in many ways. With the same size imaging sensor as the DJI Inspire 2 X5S camera, many are now asking if the DJI Inspire 2 is still worth the jump in price? After all, the Mavic 3 has similar resolution, the same camera sensor … Read more
We recently published an article on drone mapping software and mapping apps. This post is complimentary to that one in that we specifically discuss the different drones on the market that allow you to map a field, generate elevation maps, orthomosaics etc. We include a variety of options in our list, including both fixed wing … Read more
The DJI FPV drone is an incredibly well rounded FPV drone, perfect for those getting into the hobby. It does have a few shortcomings (very easily wrecked, expensive, camera isn’t quite as good as the GoPro etc) but overall it is a great machine. Here is a list of tweaks, tips and tricks to get … Read more
We’ve been flying the DJI Inspire 2 since it launched. Over the years we’ve experienced pretty much all of the quirks and oddities that the Inspire 2 has. Make no mistake, it is still one of our favorite machines to operate, it just needs a little coaxing from time to time. Tips and Tricks to … Read more
Drone Roof Inspections: Best Drones and Software From insurance adjusters to home inspectors, roofing companies to acreage owners, using drones for roof inspections has gone from niche to mainstream quickly. Inspecting a roof with a drone is typically much safer than having to send up a human on a ladder. No longer do you have … Read more
There are a TON of drone review sites out there. Like a LOT. Thing is, most of these sites are simply compiled by outsourced blog writers that slap together the first 10 drones they see in a Google search into one post, without having any real knowledge about the drones, and much less the camera sensors. This blog … Read more
Welcome to the ULTIMATE guide on the DJI Refresh program, one of the most popular drone crash insurance programs on the market. Manufacturer backed and readily available at most DJI dealers and retailers, DJI Refresh is an “Apple Care-esque” product that provides peace of mind for new and seasoned drone pilots. We’ve researched this topic inside out and … Read more
It’s every pilot’s worst nightmare: you just crashed your drone???? What are your options? Well, if salvageable, you need to get it repaired of course. If not, you can always list it on DroneTrader.com for parts and salvage. So, what kind of costs should you expect if you need to repair your DJI Inspire or fix up your Mavic Pro? … Read more
With promises of extended flight times while maintaining high levels of power, hybrid gas-electric UAV systems have become increasingly popular as of late. With most consumer drones averaging around 30 minutes of flight time, hybrid systems offer significant increases to the flight envelope, allowing flight times of 5 hours or more. This post explores currently … Read more
VTOL hybrid remotely piloted air systems (RPAS) have become increasingly popular over the past few years. For the past decade or so the majority of aerial platforms (drones) have been the ubiquitous quadcopters such as the DJI Phantom and Mavic series, Yuneec hexacopters and other similar setups. Quadcopters are great in that they can takeoff … Read more