We mostly write about great drones here at Dronethusiast, but we have a number of articles covering other types of RC toys as well. Cars, trucks, boats – there’s lots of great radio controlled devices that can be used for everything from racing to model building to RC crawler events. And what better way to improve your RC vehicle than ... Read More »
Parrot SA is a fairly new player in the drone industry space, but they’ve very quickly made their mark with a number of great products. The Parrot Bebop and Bebop 2 were highly advanced prosumer photography quadcopters that were able to compete with all but the best of the DJI line, while last year’s Parrot Mambo is a solid competitor ... Read More »
Amazon Prime Day will run for 36 hours between July 16th and July 17th, 2018. That’s just around the corner! If you’ve never participated in the event before, think of it as “Black Friday” for online shopping – a 36 hour sales bonanza that’s the perfect time to take advantage of some great deals on drones. These often expensive ... Read More »
Looking for a great gift for a dad who has it all? Why not look into the exciting world of drones? These RC aerial vehicles are fun to fly and to build. And while they might have been very expensive once, high-tech quadcopter toys and camera drones are now available to anyone for a reasonable price. We’ve taken a look, ... Read More »
People buy drones for all kinds of reasons, but the most common is that they want to get involved with aerial photography and videography. A lot of drones now come with built-in cameras, but some still require you to purchase a camera separately, either because it means they can sell the drone for less or because a built-in camera may ... Read More »
Parrot SA only got into the drone business three years ago, but they made a big splash with the Bebop and its later upgrade: the Parrot Bebop 2. Then, in October of last year, they released a new mini drone: the Parrot Mambo FPV, a fast, lightweight, and all-ages drone. Rather than doing a full review of this exciting new ... Read More »
Drones are one of the most exciting technological fields out there, with more companies entering the market and new aircraft innovations being thought up every day. Virtual reality may be a close second, with high-end headsets like the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive making international headlines with their state-of-the-art potential. Today we’re going to be combining these two innovative ... Read More »
Most drones are powered by electric batteries, but sometimes you need something a little more heavy duty. That’s where gas powered drones come in. These aerial behemoths can fly farther and last longer than their electric counterparts and are perfect for serious filmmakers and for industrial heavy lifting. Today we’ll be looking at the 3 best gas powered flying drones ... Read More »
Drones are many things to many people. Drones are useful – instruments of aerial photography with built-in cameras that make them perfect for capturing an event or even filming a Hollywood movie. Drones are cool – able to pull off incredible stunts with only the push of a button or the flick of a stick. But drones are also fast, ... Read More »
Hiking and drone piloting are both growing hobbies, so it makes sense that enthusiasts would start combining them in order to use drones as a hiking tool. Hiking drones can be used to capture breathtaking aerial photos and videos from high in the sky, and the best drones for hiking are small enough to fit in your backpack so you ... Read More »