Stuff about Quadcopters
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August 11, 2017
We were told that drone delivery was going to be so ubiquitous, we wouldn’t think twice about it anymore. Drones would be flooding the skies, zipping about from place to place, delivering packages all around the world. But that reality hasn’t quite worked out yet – so what’s going on? […]
June 8, 2017
Drones have become more accessible and consequently, their uses and applications have also increased. In fact, drone photography and filming have become established industries and are now being used in many different ways. Drones make life easier for photographers by filming hard to reach places. Drones can also enhance projects […]
April 26, 2017
Drones are becoming increasingly popular and less expensive. A lot of people are getting in on the drone game. Though it looks easy when other people fly their drones in videos, you might find that it’s a completely different story when you actually have your own drone in your hands. […]
April 6, 2017
As drones become more popular and affordable, the recreational use of Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) is on the rise. However, many drone users have no idea about the laws which regulate this type of activity. We’ve been hearing news about near misses between drones and other aircrafts frequently these days, […]
April 1, 2016
Li-Po batteries can be highly dangerous, and many people have no idea! For years, lithium polymer batteries (Li-Pos) have been known to be dangerous and unpredictable. Dropping, denting or crushing can shorten the life of the battery and even cause an internal short — a recipe for fire. There are a myriad […]
July 16, 2015
Quadcopter design A torque free architecture Whilst the main frame (hub) houses all the electronics, four radiating arms (booms) provide stable mounting positions for 4 rotors. Each rotor consists of a propeller driven by a motor controlled by an ESC (electronic speed controller) which is usually located on a ventilated […]
July 16, 2015
Controlling the Beast RC Controllers Basic quadcopter controls A RC Quadcopter is piloted via a transmitter radio’s joysticks and switches. These instructions are then transmitted and received by a receiver on the quadcopter. The quadcopter flight controller serves as the central station where all incoming information is processed. An advanced […]
July 16, 2015
Camera mounts & gimbals How can such a simple device play a critical role? Well, having a super stable quadcopter without a good camera mount is analogous to a good camera with lousy lenses. Premium video can be easily compromised by a wobbly camera mount with sluggish controls, often a […]
March 12, 2015
So, what are the rules? Is it legal to fly my quadcopter in Australia? That seems to be one of the first questions we’re asked. The straight answer according to the CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) is that it is illegal to fly an RPA (Remote Piloted Aircraft) for commercial […]
February 7, 2015
LiPo batteries are generally safer and more environmentally friendly than other R/C batteries like NiCd and NiMH. LiPo batteries have become the most common high performance R/C battery and are used in R/C cars, boats, planes, helis, multirotors and more. However, if charged, discharged, stored, maintained, or handled improperly, they can […]