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Blade QX2 FPV
Introduction FPV drone racing is a sport that is catching on quickly around the world. Teams are forming. Networks like ESPN are carrying live races. People are building local groups to race for fun on weekends. But despite its growing popularity, FPV drone racing can still be an intimidating hobby to get into. It generally requires a knowledge of drone flying, building drones, repairing drones, a...
The Flying Circus FPV Festival in Covington, Virginia
The Flying Circus FPV Festival is taking place in Covington, Virginia. This festival is open to the public and features FPV racing for both quadcopters and radio control airplanes. The area features waterfalls, a tunnel bridge and an underground mine which will be utilized as part of the racing terrain. This is a qualifying event for both Drone Nationals and MultiGP Nationals. This event is a uniq...
Top 10 US Cities With FAA Registered Drones
Interested to know what US cities have the most drone users registered with the Federal Aviation Administration? Check out this list from Marketwatch! Given the number of drones sold in the United States, these numbers actually seem pretty low. But I think we can all agree that they will increase rapidly as more people learn and understand the laws governing US amateur drones. http://www.chron.com...
Parking Drones On The Ceiling For The Perfect Shot
The problem with drones for photography and video is that they have a limited battery life. You may find the perfect angle to get the perfect shot and then have to land immediately because you have run out of juice. Taking a cue from the insect world, Hao Jiang, Morgan T. Pope, William R.T. Roderick, and Mark R. Cutkosky are employing microspines, to attach drones to ceilings or walls where they ...
How to Get Started in FPV Drone Racing
There is no question that drone racing is becoming one of the hottest new sports around. From the immersive nature of it, to the amazing skill of the pilots, drone racing is fun to watch but may seem intimidating to “noobs” who have never tried it before. But fear not, there are some simple steps you can take to break into the sport. The first step is to find a local or online group to...
