The most popular “consumer” drones typically use 4 motors and propellers (quadcopter) to generate lift and movement. Larger commercial drones use 6 (hexacopter), 8 (octocopter) or more. One of the most common problems when flying Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), other than pilot error, is motor failure, or even propeller…
You’ve fancied a “proper” drone for a few years. You’ve seen great photography online and in magazines, watched superb tracking shots in TV documentaries and finally you took the leap and bought one for yourself. You got the proper training (from 3iC of course), taking the relevant courses/certificates and you…
For those of you with a desire to delve deeper into drone legislation, and why wouldn’t you? Do remember that even with the Brexit effect, the UK CAA will remain an integral part of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Our regulations will therefore be very close to the EU’s,…
DJI geofencing uses GPS and other navigational satellite signals to automatically help prevent drones from flying near sensitive locations such as airports, prisons, nuclear power plants and high-profile events. In certain locations, a DJI drone cannot take off within, or fly into, a geofenced area without special authorisation. Drone pilots…
Jamming activity will take place 11-22 February 2019 near the STANTA training area in Norfolk within 3NM of location 523230N 0004352E. The activity may affect UAV within 20NM (433-915MHz) and 13NM (2.5-5.8GHz) up to 40,000FT AMSL. During the trials, UAS command and control systems may suffer intermittent or total failure…
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After an unprecedented leak of images and specifications, DJI have successfully launched their latest and arguably most innovative drone to date, the Mavic Air Drone. Weighing only 430g, the ultracompact Mavic Air is the size of a large smartphone, becoming even smaller when the arms are folded in. This is…
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