Saturday, 30 April 2022

DJI Fly App for Android (Read This Before Downloading)

You may use DJI Fly to update the firmware on your drone, access the FlySafe database, calibrate the compass and IMU, and, of course, fly your drone. It also comes with a large number of intelligent flight options to round out an excellent package.

Friday, 29 April 2022

How to Connect DJI Air 2S (Step-by-Step Guide)

To connect the Air 2S to the remote control for flight, you will need to have the DJI Fly app downloaded and installed. Then you will need to pair the Air 2S to the Remote Controller, and have the latest Firmware for the Air 2S installed.

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

How to Remove DJI Height Limit (Step-by-Step Guide)

To adjust the height limit on a DJI drone, go to the Main Controller Settings, and there you will see Max altitude. Here you can select a height limit ranging from 20 meters up to 500 meters, or 1640 feet. The default setting is 120 meters.

Monday, 25 April 2022

DJI Air 2S Intelligent Flight Modes (Step-By-Step Guide)

The Air 2S has upgraded Intelligent Flight so much that they have given the modes new names. FocusTrack mode includes Point of Interest 3.0, Spotlight 2.0, and Active Track 4.0. Hyperlapse mode has Free, Course Lock, Circle, and Waypoint included in the menu.

DJI Air 2S Temperature Range (Explained)

The Air 2S, like other DJI drones, can fly in temperatures ranging from 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C), according to the manufacturer. In reality, this drone that provides the most value for money is capable of flying in extremely hot or cold weather, such as that experienced during a snowstorm.

Friday, 22 April 2022

How to Unlock Geofencing on Your DJI Drone (Step-By-Step Guide)

Unlocking certain geofenced areas is simple thanks to the convenient online request procedure. Depending on the type of zone that you are trying to unlock, this can be done from the DJI Fly/DJI Go apps, or on DJI's FlySafe webpage...

DroneSimPro Flight Simulator Review (Helpful Tips)

DroneSimPro is an easy-to-use drone simulator designed to emulate a real drone’s flight and the physics behind it. It was released in 2016, and has barely been updated since, and offers limited flight scenarios and drone models. However, it is still a good way to practice flying a drone.

Does the DJI Smart Controller Work with DJI Air 2S? (Explained)

Yes. Not only does the DJI Smart Controller work with the Air 2S, but the newly released successor to the Smart Controller, the DJI RC Pro, also works with the Air 2S. Using either of these controllers will offer additional functions not currently available on the standard RC-N1 Remote Control.

Thursday, 21 April 2022

Can DJI Air 2S Be Used for Mapping? (Explained)

You can use the DJI Air 2S for mapping thanks to its 30-minutes of battery life, GPS capabilities, and high-quality camera. Also, thanks to the DJI SDK update, more mapping apps and platforms are now compatible with the Air 2S.

How to Fly a Drone: Ultimate Beginner Guide (with Drawings)

This guide will teach you all you need to know about flying one of these cutting-edge birds safely. Basic, intermediate and advanced maneuvers, setting up your drone, logbooks, and operations, understanding the major physics forces, and tips on safety are just a few of the topics you will find covered here.

Wednesday, 20 April 2022

Drone Insurance – Liability and Drone Hull (Step-by-Step Guide)

There are programs you can purchase when buying a new drone, programs offered by the manufacturers such as DJI's Care Refresh or Autel's Care. These programs, however, can be limited and only cover so much, mainly just the drone itself.

Beginners Guide to Fixed-Wing Drones

While a fixed-wing drone might not seem as agile or useful as a quadcopter, there are some tasks that can be completed faster and easier with a fixed-wing over a quadcopter, such as long-range mapping or inspections.

Tuesday, 19 April 2022

How Far and High Can DJI Mavic Air 2S Fly? (Explained)

According to DJI, the Air 2S can fly a maximum distance of 7.5 miles (12 km) and a maximum height of 3.1 miles (5 km). Those are actually pretty impressive numbers considering how small and light the Air 2S is. However, these distances, while looking great on paper, most likely will not be achieved by the general flying public.

Monday, 18 April 2022

Does DJI Air 2s Have Follow Me? (Explained)

The DJI Air 2S has an intelligent follow-me feature called Active Track 4.0. This follow-me mode is part of DJI's FocusTrack mode and allows the drone to follow moving subjects such as vehicles, people, or pets.

Saturday, 16 April 2022

Best Drones Under 250 grams

In most of the countries around the world, and especially in the U.S., regulations have been placed on what kind of drones need to be registered and those that do not need registration. The FAA says that any drone that weighs more than .55 lbs (250g) must be registered with the FAA by going to …

How to Get the Best Photos with the DJI Mini 2 (Guide)

In this guide, I will give you a few pointers to approach drone photography with your DJI Mini 2 like a pro. I will teach you how to get the most out of your sensor, why shooting in RAW is so crucial, how to master light, and walk you through some step-by-step instructions.

What Is DJI Cine Mode and How to Use It (Step-by-Step Guide)

DJI has created a few flight mode settings that allow the pilot to quickly switch settings, including a cinematic or Cine mode for video capture. DJI Cine mode changes how the drone maneuvers by slowing its rate of braking and rotation, creating more fluid movements and video captures.

DJI Mini 2 Range (Explained)

The DJI Mini 2 has a maximum range of 10km. This means that you can fly the drone 10km away from you while transmitting HD video before losing the signal. Sounds pretty wild and almost too good to be true, right? That’s exactly right. It is very rare you will actually be able to fly the DJI Mini 2 a full 10km away.

Friday, 15 April 2022

Does the DJI Air 2s Work with FPV Goggles? (Explained)

DJI publications say that the Air 2S is not compatible with the V2 goggles and that this option is not a priority at this time. They advise that Air 2S owners watch for software updates for more information.

Thursday, 14 April 2022

Can You Fly DJI Air 2s at Night? (Explained)

Since the DJI Air 2S has navigational lights and can be outfitted with a strobe kit, you can safely fly the drone at night. If you’re a commercial drone pilot, you must have your Part 107 license. Both commercial and recreational drone pilots must pass free night flying training.

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Drone Holiday Gift Guide

It is never too early to see what we may be dealing with this upcoming holiday season. After all, this has already been an exciting year for us drone pilots out there. We have seen some real advancements in our industry and hobby as far as drone systems go. Let’s see what’s out there for the upcoming holiday season shopping.

Zephyr Drone Simulator Review (Helpful Tips)

The Zephyr Simulator is a drone simulator and LMS product designed by Little Arms Studios. It features above-average graphics, very accurate physics, and a wide range of scenes and drone models to give users a realistic experience.

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

What Is Payload Mode on a DJI Mini 2? (Explained)

Payload Mode is an automated feature that detects added weight to the DJI Mini 2. This weight could be from propeller guards or any other payloads you may have added. Once detected, you will get a notification, and the drone’s flight will be limited in terms of altitude and range.

Flying a Drone Indoors (With Helpful Tips)

There is one aspect of operating drones that many might overlook and that is flying drones indoors. Indeed, there are times when flying a drone indoors is either wanted or necessary and we'll discuss those times, as well as tips, tricks, and flight app settings for you to safely operate your drone indoors.

Monday, 11 April 2022

Can You Use FPV Goggles with DJI Mini 2 (Explained)

It is now possible to fly FPV with your Mini 2 thanks to DJI Fly and some other third-party apps, such as Litchi. You will only need a VR headset for your phone to experience an immersive FPV flight with your Mini 2.

Sunday, 10 April 2022

Best Drones Under $1,000

We'll go through the finest drones under $1,000 in this article so you can make the best decision when buying your next aircraft, whether it's for professional or leisure use. We will look at the most popular options, as well as an FPV that established its own tier, a water-resistant option developed specifically for aquatic activities, and a few more.

Friday, 8 April 2022

Best Drones Under $100

The Wipkviey T27 is the best drone under $100 in terms of performance, battery, and style. On the other hand, the Ryze Tello is the perfect drone under $100 for beginners who are getting their first drone due to its safety features and ease of use.

Wednesday, 6 April 2022

Autel Drone Battery – All You Need to Know

Autel is beginning to give other big-name drone manufacturers some competition due in part to the long battery life that comes with the EVO series of drones. Autel claims that the EVO 2 Pro will fly for up to 40 minutes with its 3-cell (3S) 7100 mAh LiPo battery.

Monday, 4 April 2022

RealFlight Drone Simulator – Review

For those with an interest in aviation, GPS drones and their counterpart FPV drones sure get a lot of fanfare. As a drone pilot, I see that. As someone who is getting on in the age department, I remember the model aircraft I had as a kid and the skill that was required to fly …

Sunday, 3 April 2022

SD Cards for Skydio (All You Need to Know)

Like many other drones in the market, the Skydio drones come equipped with a great camera capable of capturing 4K video at 60 frames per second and a flight time of over 20 minutes.  All of that data needs to be stored somewhere, and like most drones, that data is stored on an SD card …

Saturday, 2 April 2022

Does DJI Air 2s Have Waypoints? (Explained)

The DJI Air2S is a very capable machine, being a popular drone for both Recreational flyers and Professionals, alike.  The reason is the price to features ratio.  For the price of the drone, you get tons of features and hardware upgrades that, until recently, were only seen in the more expensive

Friday, 1 April 2022

Skydio and Skydio 2 Battery (Helpful Tips)

For the most part, the high-tech batteries used in your drone are based on the same technology and will provide a long time of use if you take care of them properly. With a few exceptions, proper use and care for your battery systems are no different for the Skydio and Skydio 2 than other …