Every year, thousands of people from around the world enroll in online drone schools. Some do it to better understand their drone, but most enroll to pass the Part 107 test to earn their drone license. If you’re contemplating joining Drone Pilot Ground School, are their services worth the

Something drone operators may not be aware of OR, perhaps hope to never have to use during a leisurely day of flying or on a commercial job, is the “Find my Drone” feature in the DJI line of flight apps.  Living in such a connected world, most of us already have a slew o

Drones have come a long way. Gone are the days where we only had toy drones with basic features, and you had to spend thousands of dollars for a few advanced features.  Inventions and advancements in drone tech have helped bridge this gap. One of the latest features that every drone

Our world is surrounded by technology. This has made it possible for billions of people to access the internet. All kinds of activities now require an internet connection. So it’s natural for drone owners to wonder if drones can fly without Wi-Fi or cell service. A drone can fly wi

The new consumer flagship drone by DJI is here, and even though it came out with some missing features, thanks to the latest update it has gotten closer to where we expected.  Updating the DJI Mavic 3 is easy. You will only need a device with DJI Fly installed or a PC/Mac computer w

Unless you are a newbie in the drone industry, you have probably heard about FPV goggles. Drone goggles give you the First Person View of what is showing in your drone’s camera feed. Many FPV goggles also feature head track technology, which enables you to guide your drone simply by t

At this point, no one can argue that the DJI Mini 2 is one of the most popular consumer drones in the short history of this industry.  Many of its features make the Mini 2 the perfect aircraft for beginning drone hobbyists, travelers find it super attractive due to its size, and som

In January 2019, DJI released the smart controller, which is compatible with many of the DJI drones. From the looks of it, it’s more convenient since using a smartphone has its issues.  But it costs more than $700, almost the cost of a whole new drone. And this has got many dr

When the holiday season arrives, we all get a little obsessed with checking the weather. The last thing we want to do is take any risk flying our UAS in the wrong conditions. However, sometimes even the most reliable weather apps can fail. In that scenario, how does weather affect the DJI M

Drone battery care is essential.  Unlike the many batteries scattered around our homes, (the standard and commonly found dry cell battery), drone batteries are Lithium-ion batteries, which come with a particular set of processes and procedures for getting the most out of them, while re

Flying drones is an exciting and immersive experience, especially when maneuvering through trees and capturing amazing views. However, if you are a beginner, you might be hesitant about flying your drone near trees, more so if you ever noticed some loss of drone signal when flying your dron

The DJI Mini 2 is one of the most popular DJI drones. That’s because it strikes a balance between professionalism and hobbies. On the one hand, it shoots 4K at 30 fps, has an optimized gimbal, and has a 30-minute flight time.  As another bonus, it weighs less than 250 grams, s

Owning a drone is exciting, especially knowing you get to be in control. You can fly it for as long as you want without anyone asking you.  Whether you fly your drone for commercial purposes or fun, the experience is incredible. However, have you ensured that your drone has all the nec

The standard consumer drone flies using a phone. They are wired with software technology that supports smartphone control. However, using a smartphone to operate your drone has challenges too. Other signals such as phone calls, text messages, or other messaging alerts can flood your screen

It does not matter if you are a professional pilot or a hobbyist, sometimes you might need to do an impeccable flight to achieve certain results, the like of which can only be achieved with a programmed flight plan.  DJI Waypoints allows you to set a flight based on two or more poin

If you plan to buy a drone, you need to find out some facts about it. Motors are a major part of a drone and are critical for the functioning of the drone, as they keep it in the skies. One of the questions you may have about your drone is how long you can expect the drone motors to last? F

If you followed the Olympics, you must have observed the drone show. While the various sports involved in the Olympics are the main attraction, the drone light show undoubtedly created a memorable experience that everyone is still talking about and wondering how it works months after

If you are about to launch a new drone for the first time, you may be surprised to learn that you need to update its firmware first. This will ensure you that your drone will fly in adherence to all the safety protocols and you will access any new updates that came out after you bought your

Many risks come with flying drones, and obstacles are one of those major sources of risk. This is because drones are naturally fragile and lightweight, thus making them prone to damage caused by impacts. This might lead to repairs that were unbudgeted for. Some of the obstacles can take you

Running a successful business looks a lot different than it did 20 years ago, and one major way things have changed is that now everyone is using social media platforms to promote their business. If you’re a commercial drone pilot (or even just a hobbyist) you will do well to get with