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
Great news DroneTrader users! We’ve finally added the “Search by State” option (or “Search by Province” for our Canadian DroneTrader users) to the DroneTrader classifieds engine! This will allow users to search for all the second hand drones available in their state and province. We originally went with a search radius system where customers could … Read more
Although drones are becoming safer all the time crashes are almost inevitable, especially for first time flyers. The obstacle avoidance technology is getting better and better, however experienced users are still crashing as they often turn off the obstacle avoidance sensors to increase the agility and speed of their UAV or RPAS (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle … Read more
From time to time we get questions such as “How do I know that the seller I’m buying from is legitimate?” or “What is the safest form of payment to use when sending someone money for their drone?” These are valid and important questions that we would like to discuss in the following post. First, … Read more
DroneTrader is a great place for people looking to pick up a used drone or to sell off their old UAV. But some customers are looking for refurbished drones, not just used ones. A refurbished drone can be a great idea. Although typically more expensive than buying used, refurbished drones typically come with full manufacturers … Read more
Let me guess: you are looking for a little help to sell your used drone. Every time another UAV is released you want to have the latest and greatest. You crave the extra range, the bigger camera sensor, the fancy new obstacle avoidance system… Alternatively, you may have recently crashed your drone, and want (or need) a … Read more
“Where can I sell my drone?” It is a question many of you looking to upgrade to the latest technology might be asking… Over the past years the UAV market has gone from niche to mainstream, with many titans of industry now integrating drones into their everyday operations. With cutting edge technology comes a frequent upgrade … Read more
Looking to sell a used drone? When posting an ad on DroneTrader it is important to make sure your ad stands out, especially if your drone is one of many listed in a similar category. When selling a used drone there are three things you can do to help your listing stand out: #1. Sharp photos … Read more
