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Best MicroSD Cards for Drones

July 24, 2017 theDroneInfo0 comment

Buying MicroSD cards for your drone can be confusing, so a YouTuber named Tom’s Tech Time broke it down and compared a handful of bestselling MicroSD cards. Most MicroSD cards are marketed with the memory card’s highest reading and writing speed potential, but testing that card will often give you slower results. Drone companies like DJI usually have a list of recommended MicroSD cards on their product’s main page, but getting the fastest possible card for a drone is often overkill. Transfer speeds will save you some time, so the…

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How Do Drones Fly? Physics, of Course!

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 theDroneInfo0 comment

I own A drone. Maybe you do, too. I use mine to make simple videos and annoy my dog. Drones are quite popular these days, and you can get a nice one without spending too much money. Oh, I’m talking about the remotely controlled flying vehicles with four rotors, not the bigger drones scientists use to study climate change and stuff. Those cost a lot of money. Small drones like mine are easy to fly—a skilled pilot can hover and fly in just about any direction, which makes them great…

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How to start a new hobby in drones

February 20, 2017February 22, 2017 theDroneInfodrone, drone applications, hobbyist, How to Build a Drone, how-to, how-tos

By Mark Judson | 682-6524 | @cnbMark | mjudson@crestviewbulletin.com CRESTVIEW—From halftime shows to online deliveries to the backyard, drones are increasingly visible. However, getting in the air isn’t quite the buy-and-fly process it once was. RULES OF THE AIR Even recreational users still have to meet certain requirements and register their drone if it weighs more than .55 pounds. Operators must keep their unmanned craft within sight and not fly within 5 miles of an airport or within an established no-fly zone, such as the area around a military base.…

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Want to become a builder? Check out the Build a Drone Workshop

June 12, 2015December 13, 2016 theDroneInfoHow to Build a Drone, program a quadcopter, training, workshop0 comment

Live in Arizona or nearby? The Build a Drone Workshop is based in Tempe, Arizona and is teaching students how to build and program a quadcopter. Education is a critical need in our industry. If you want to build a drone, become a licensed operator, learn to fly a quadcopter, or simply better understand the latest rules and regulations, education is the key. The Build a Drone Workshop is focused on helping people learn to build and program UAVs, inspiring people to learn more and get into this growing market.…

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4 good drone camera options for you to consider

June 9, 2015December 13, 2016 theDroneInfodrone camera, Drone Product Reviews, photogrammetric applications, photogrammety0 comment

There are many great drone camera options in the market today – Our newest contributor shares his thoughts on four that are worth your consideration UAV photography has come on leaps and bounds within the last few years, but considering which drone camera to use often isn’t the focal point of many articles. Let’s consider a few camera setups. Certainly for photogrammetry the high grade cameras are better, but with weight restrictions everything becomes a little more ambiguous. In this article I will consider three drone camera options that…

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A few options for your quadcopter frame

June 7, 2015 theDroneInfoHow to Build a Drone, how-tos, quadcopter frame0 comment

The quadcopter frame is a critical component which ties the entire thing together – Here are your options My first quadcopter frame was two 40cm bars of wood in an X shape. It was heavy, nearly 300g, but it was working. You have a few options here. Option 1 You can go to eBay, or some other store, and buy a pre-made quadcopter frame. This is a great option that will likely work perfectly for you. One of the few problems here is if you want to add some more stuff…

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Build a Quadcopter With Pixhawk Flight Controller

June 6, 2015December 13, 2016 theDroneInfoHow to Build a Drone, how-tos0 comment

This YouTube playlist will show you how to build a quadcopter in 12 easy videos succo / Pixabay I came across this great YouTube video series from the team at Learn Robotix on YouTube: This step by step guide does not take long to navigate through.

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What parts do you need to build a drone?

June 6, 2015December 13, 2016 theDroneInfoHow to Build a Drone, how-tos0 comment

Interested in learning to build a drone? Here are the parts you will need to get started heimkinothx / Pixabay If you want to build a drone you have to understand the parts that are needed. Here is a quick walkthrough of the important pieces to get the job done. Frame If you want to build a drone you have to have a frame to keep it all together. Frames can be bought from various sources, 3D printed and can be made from plastic, wood or aluminum (DIY). As you start out stick with an inexpensive frame…

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Build a drone – video how-to guide from Andrés Pineda

June 5, 2015December 13, 2016 theDroneInfoHow to Build a Drone, how-tos0 comment

Andrés Pineda posted a great video in 2014 on how to build a drone, it is still relevant today We came across this great video on YouTube from Andrés Pineda on how to build a drone. While the parts list is dated the basic concepts are dead on and this is still a great video to watch. Interested in other videos detailing how to build drones? See this video on how to build your own FPV. We will continue to pull together the finest videos we find on YouTube as…