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    Another question about reliability that I am almost scared to ask

    Because I really don’t want people to get into arguments but only because I am interested in safety. I am relatively new to this sport and am just trying to ascertain as much info as I can before continuing to fly. (At this point, I am scared of flying.) As my user name implies I did have an AR...
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    Question about the quad that almost fell on skier Marcel Hirscher

    I am not trying to start a discussion in any way about incidents or point fingers. I was just curious if anyone knows the manufacturer of the drone carrying a TV camera that fell behind the skier Marcel Hirscher. It was on US national news tonight, and on the internet.
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    Smartphone FPV with Mobius

    Is it possible to set up a FPV system using a Mobius Camera with an Android smart phone as a receiver? It would seem possible but I cannot find any information on how to do it or the required components. Thanks for any advice. Hope everyone has nice flying weather this weekend or whenever you...
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    FPV drone for kids

    I want to buy my nephews an FPV drone for Christmas. They have experience with fixed pitch helis and some small planes. I have seen several drones with cameras, but none with FPV capabilities.Could anyone make a recommendation of a rather inexpensive drone for them - ages 12 and 14?
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    Trying to decide on an FPV drone

    My Parrot drone flew away for the second and final time so I am considering a couple of drones: The Phantom 2 Vision Plus, the Phantom 2 Vision, the Blade 350 QX2 AP. They all have their advantages I am sure. The cons that bother me most are: Phantom 2 Vision Plus - if the gimbal is damaged...
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    Optimizing the length of the arms to the motors.

    How do you determine the optimum length of the arms to the motor? I am considering modifying an AR Drone 2.0 and am wondering if extending the arms an inch or two would make it more stable. Thanks.
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    AR Drone Extending motor arms

    I have a sport central cross on my 2.0 and managed to crack two or the motor arms. I found a carbon fiber square tube of the same exterior and interior dimensions and am going to replace the arms rather than spending more money on a new cross. I am considering making the arms two inches longer...
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