by Michael Niggel | May 2, 2018 | How To
It takes a lot of planning to run a successful drone race. We have a two-part series that’s only just an overview of what’s involved. But if you’re willing to eschew blazing speed for the humble micro quad, things get a whole lot easier. Here’s...
by Michael Niggel | Apr 16, 2018 | Recommendations, Reviews
The tools you take to the field are a little different than what you’d want at home. A few manufacturers now sell items specifically designed for quad pilots. How do these hold up? In tools needed for building a quad, we covered a wide variety of bench tools....
by Michael Niggel | Apr 11, 2018 | How To, Recommendations
Once a quadcopter is armed, the motors might spin up at any time. It’s important that you can quickly and consistently arm and disarm; but it’s just as important that this only happens when you want it to. To prevent mistakes and make sure you only arm and...
by Michael Niggel | Apr 2, 2018 | Recommendations
Having a well-stocked workbench full of professional tools makes building and repairing your quads much easier. Unfortunately, nothing on your bench at home will help after you leave to go flying. You’ll need tools and parts for field repairs—but what’s...
by Michael Niggel | Mar 26, 2018 | Opinions, Reviews
The TBS RaceTracker and the ImmersionRC LapRF Personal are both lap timers aimed at individuals or small groups. Each product scans video frequency channels to determine your time. We’ve done an in-depth review on each product. Take a look: TBS RaceTracker...
