by Michael Niggel | Oct 22, 2019 | Reviews
The HappyModel Larva X is the first thing I’ve flown that truly bridges the gap between full-size quads and the indoor mirco. It’s a craft that fits where others don’t, both literally and figuratively. But does filling a niche make it worth having?...
by Michael Niggel | Aug 13, 2019 | Reviews
BetaFPV has been providing us with ever more powerful quads as of late, now offering “whoop” quads that will take 4S packs. The Beta85 Pro 2 is a pivot back in the other direction, shaving weight and taking only 2S power. Weighing in just over 40g, it aims...
by Michael Niggel | Jul 24, 2019 | Community
The FAA’s new system for managing low-altitude airspace had a big expansion today—the LAANC system is now handing out authorizations for recreational pilots. This gives U.S. pilots back a lot of the airspace that was lost back in May. While there are a few areas...
by Michael Niggel | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog
Flying in the United States has been a complicated affair, but today, things got a lot easier. The FAA and industry partners have opened up the LAANC system for hobbyists. This system allows pilots to get authorization for flying in controlled airspace, which is quite...
by Michael Niggel | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog
Back in May, the FAA wiped a lot of airspace for modelers right off the map. Though heavy-handed, this was a temporary measure. Later this month, the FAA plans to open LAANC for recreational flights—giving us back much of the airspace we lost, under a different...
