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11 NOV

Syma S108G 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter Review

Some RC helicopters are made for the professionals and keen hobbyists that want to spend hours learning how to fly complex UAVs; others are more simplistic and are made for those that just want to have a little fun.

The small, indoor-friendly, Syma S108G 3.5 Channel RC helicopter with Gyro is an example of the latter. This 318g helicopter, which measures in at 22×6.1×9.4cm, has a 3.7v 100mAh Lithium-polymer (Li-Po) Battery with USB charging wire, three bands on the remote and impressive design.… Read the rest

06 OCT

Parrot Bebop 2 Quadcopter Review

As the name suggests, the Parrot Bebop 2 drone is the second model from the Parrot company and is the successor of the original Bebop device. Consumers may correctly assume that this is a superior design with enough improvements to make keen flyers want to upgrade.

First impressions from photos can be a little disappointing as the product looks incredibly similar, but the company is quick to assure people that this is a more capable and desirable model. Test flights have shown that this new creation lives up to many of its claims, but there are still some flaws.… Read the rest

07 SEP

Best RC Quadcopters For $100, $500, and $1000 Price Levels

Buying your first remote controlled quadcopter or drone can be a fun experience as you browse all the different options that are available and compare specifications. Before long, it becomes clear that to get the best features, cameras and flight times; you need to spend a lot more money.

As this RC Quadcopters buying guide will show, there are different models at different ranges and plenty of options. We will start with the lower-grade models for kids and timid newcomers below $100 and work up to $1000, with some of the more interesting and capable machines.… Read the rest

12 AUG

DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review

DJI Phantom 3 Professional

DJI is known for its innovation in drone design. As the name of one of their latest models suggests, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional is the one to buy for those that have a professional interest in taking their camera drone skills to the next level.

The Phantom 3 Pro offers market-norm flight times, a 3-axis gimbal and HD camera, top-of-the-line flight controller, excellent flight mechanics, and the best quality live streaming HD video in the market today.… Read the rest

09 JUL

Syma S107-H RC Helicopter Review

There are aspects to the Syma S107H RC Helicopter that will make some prospective buyers question its full potential as a helicopter: it is designed to be used primarily as an indoor model, the shape and design are pretty compact and simple, and it is one of the most affordable options out there.

What makes this model different from other “toy” copters, however, is the use of materials, the quality of the flight and some extra conveniences.… Read the rest

06 JUN

5 Tips To Become An Expert Quadcopter Flyer

Flying a drone isn’t quite as simple or effortless of a pastime that it appears to be. You may watch people flying their perfectly level quadcopter in the park and performing tricks and think that there is nothing to it, but there is a lot to learn if you are new to the hobby.

Forget what you knew about your little remote helicopter that you had as a child and work through the next 5 RC quadcopter flying tips. By the end, you will be closer to flying like a real master.… Read the rest

09 MAY

6 Things To Know When Buying RC Helicopters

Buying Remote Controlled (RC) Helicopters

The craze surrounding remote-controlled helicopters means that it is easy to fall under the spell of cool advertisements and find yourself craving a fun flying machine of your own.

The problem is that with so many different options and specifications to look at, it becomes a tough task to choose the one you like. This RC Helicopter buying guide will look at six key factors.… Read the rest

07 APR

How To Choose The Best RC Quadcopter For You

With so many different quadcopters flooding the market in 2016, it can be difficult to know which model to choose. There are plenty of inexpensive, simple models that are appealing to first time users, but there is also the distraction of the new, high-tech options.

This RC Quadcopters buying guide will highlight some of the key considerations when choosing a model this year and some of the top products.… Read the rest