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Setting Sail: Top 5 Tips for Flying Drones Over Water

Tom David Frey

Jul 29, 2019
3 min

Setting Sail: Top 5 Tips for Flying Drones Over Water

Have you ever seen the sunset behind the Taj Mahal? According to many guides, this is the best sunset in the world. The combination of color change set against the white marble dome of the Taj Mahal is amazing. To capture this on camera using a drone would be awesome! However, to catch some of the best shots, your drone would have to fly over the Yamuna river. Besides the Taj Mahal, there are dozens of reasons why you would want to fly your drone over water. For example, you

Drone Ban: Do Not Take Your Drone to These Countries!

Tom David Frey

Feb 17, 2019
3 min

Drone Ban: Do Not Take Your Drone to These Countries!

Drone sales for drones under $500 have risen 134% in the last year. Despite drone prices growing steadily more affordable, though, they still cost a pretty penny. It's not always easy to find great deals on drones, either. If you're headed abroad for a vacation, there's no doubt you'll want to bring your drone along. You want to catch those retro cars in Cuba from above. You want to catch the place where the sea meets the land in Tangier. Not so fast, though. Some countries,

Think Outside the Box: 4 Fun Things to Do with a Drone

Tom David Frey

Dec 16, 2018
3 min

Think Outside the Box: 4 Fun Things to Do with a Drone

Drones have a lot of amazing uses, but that's only for professional drone flyers, right? Wrong! Your drone flying skills aren't limited to taking areal pictures or filming beautiful scenery. There are a lot of ways you can get creative and take your hobby to a whole new level. Keep reading below to learn four fun things to do with a drone. 1. Comforting Hospital Patients There are people who have been living in hospice care, hospitals, or retirement homes who haven't been abl

DJI Drones and Farming: 6 Ways DJI Is Revolutionizing Farming

Tom David Frey

Oct 15, 2018
4 min

DJI Drones and Farming: 6 Ways DJI Is Revolutionizing Farming

During the Neolithic revolution, humanity set aside its hunting and gathering lifestyle and turned towards agricultural life. Ever since then, farmers have led the world in adopting new technologies. The result has been a more stable lifestyle with a marked reduction in global poverty. One of the most recent pieces of technology adopted is the agricultural drone. Drones aren't exactly a new technology. But the way farmers use drones in agriculture breathes new life into their

Drone News: Solar Powered Drone Breaks Continuous Flight Record

Tom David Frey

Sep 4, 2018
2 min

Drone News: Solar Powered Drone Breaks Continuous Flight Record

Airbus has broken a world record for its new Zephyr S HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite). While the record for their previous Zephyr prototype was fourteen days, Airbus kept their new drone in the air for only a few minutes short of twenty-six days! Photo: Zephyr S HAPS; Source: Airbus This record has set a new standard for companies who make solar powered drones. Militaries around the world have their eyes on Airbus' progress, and only a few more years of research could

The Best Beginner Drones DJI Has to Offer

Tom David Frey

Aug 13, 2018
2 min

The Best Beginner Drones DJI Has to Offer

Excited about diving into the world of drones but not sure where to start? The drone industry is just taking off and it's an exciting time for hobbyists and professionals alike. So whether you're flying for fun or for profit, you'll want to find the right drone for budding pilots. Read on for 5 of the best beginner drones that DJI has to offer! 1. DJI Spark The DJI Spark is one of the best mini-drones for beginners. It works well for indoor and outdoor flights. This drone is

New DJI Mavic Air Drone | Major Improvements

Tom David Frey

Jan 23, 2018
3 min

New DJI Mavic Air Drone | Major Improvements

DJI lately announced the DJI Mavic Air drone. It costs less than 800 USD and has many improvements aboard, that its predecessors could only dream of. Let's unveil why the Mavic Air is DJIs new consumer drone flagship. You can buy the new DJI Mavic Air drone here. DIMENSIONS The new Mavic Air drone is the smallest 4K Ultra HD drone ever built by manufacturer DJI. Already that is a significant change! The drone is way smaller than its predecessors but nevertheless records at th

CONFIRMED! DJI announces first aerial 6K camera

Tom David Frey

Oct 12, 2017
2 min

CONFIRMED! DJI announces first aerial 6K camera

Without a lot of hooplas, DJI has announced the first ever 6K 30fps aerial compact camera. It has a larger sensor than its predecessor and fulfills many filmmakers dreams. The all-new DJI Zenmuse X7 camera allows filming cinematic aerials with a compact allrounder drone. That is a milestone in the industry. The X7 is compatible with DJIs professional Inspire 2 drone that is small and lightweight and can be brought everywhere. In the future, the new DJI X7 is supposed to be co

How to recognize a good drone pilot | 6 characteristics and skills

Tom David Frey

Oct 10, 2017
3 min

How to recognize a good drone pilot | 6 characteristics and skills

How can you recognize a good drone pilot in times of GPS, Glonass, anticollision, VPS and many other sensors that take a lot of work off our hands? I have summarized three crucial daily-life skills that every ambitious and professional drone pilot needs to master - and three behavior patterns, that show a good pilots knowledge and professionalism in every situation. Flight without GPS + Glonass If you want to be able to maneuver your drone in an emergency situation safely, yo

Tom David Frey

May 7, 2017
1 min

DJI Goggles Review

The DJI Goggles for the Mavic Pro Drone and Phantom 4 Series is an incredible step forward in virtual reality droning. But how good are the goggles aside from what the manufacturer claims in the tech specs and commercial videos? We have taken the Goggles to the test. Check out the current pricing and purchase your goggles by clicking here. After a lot of testing we have finally made it. The review of the all-new DJI Goggles is filmed, edited and ready to watch. What are your

How to transport your Drone on an Airplane

Tom David Frey

Apr 19, 2017
3 min

How to transport your Drone on an Airplane

One of the most frequently asked questions is how to transport a drone safely and without stress by airplane. In general it can be said: There are actually only a few rules that drone pilots have to follow. However you can make life easier if you follow some instructions increasing safety on board and showing the security staff that you know what you are doing. This guide has no legal force – it is an independent advice based on publications, rules, personal experiences and t

DJI Phantom 4 Advanced vs DJI Phantom 4 Pro | Main Differences

Tom David Frey

Apr 13, 2017
3 min

DJI Phantom 4 Advanced vs DJI Phantom 4 Pro | Main Differences

You might wonder what the difference between both top devices of DJI is. Is it worth buying the more favorable DJI Phantom 4 Advanced or should you better invest in the Pro model? Where has DJI made savings regarding the new drone and what has been changed? We summarized the five main differences for you – it is up to you to decide which features your drone should have. But one thing is sure: Ambitious filmmakers are going to love both drones. The new 1’’camera sensor makes i

DJI Phantom 5 | The Coolest Possible Features

Tom David Frey

Mar 16, 2017
3 min

DJI Phantom 5 | The Coolest Possible Features

The new Phantom 5. Is it going to be like a Mavic 2.0 or even an Inspire 2 Plus? For some time past there have been various speculations about the new drone in social networks. But I won’t make any speculations here – I would like to present my wish list with improvements and functions that would convince me of the upgrade. Because the new model will for sure not be cheap again. Wish 1 Zoom. After DJI had significantly improved the camera of the DJI Phantom 4 Pro, it is abo

How did the DJI Mavic Pro become the best drone? Find out!

Tom David Frey

Mar 4, 2017
3 min

How did the DJI Mavic Pro become the best drone? Find out!

Months ago announced the new DJI Mavic Pro finally reaches the masses. And like no other drone before the DJI Mavic Pro still rules the talks in most drone forums and in the social networks. Besides when people are talking about supply shortages, there are almost only positive news and user reports. Even the all-new DJI Phantom 4 Pro and DJI Phantom 4 Pro+, the flagships in the consumer drone industry, can't push the Mavic off the throne. Personally, I guess that the tiny DJI