Drone Accessories
Summer is the perfect season for travel. Regardless of your destination, it’s a great time to get out and go somewhere fun. For drone pilots, traveling can be complicated, because it involves packing items you might not normally think to bring with you. To keep you covered, we put together a list of accessories every pilot should bring with them when traveling.
Spare Parts
Sure, it’s kind of a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised at the number of pilots (read: me) who forget to pack obvious drone accessories like
For drone pilots, few experiences can match the sheer, unadulterated terror of a mid-flight malfunction—that helpless, sinking feeling you get as your drone jumps, jerks, then slowly begins to plummet lifelessly back to earth. If you’re lucky, only the drone will be damaged in the fall. But even then, we’re talking hundreds or thousands of dollars’ worth of repairs. To safeguard you, your drone, and the world below, consider equipping your vehicle with a
Here at B&H Photo, we are happy to announce DJI’s newest drones. The Phantom 4 Pro Version 2, and the Phantom 4 Pro + Version 2. As with the first versions of the 4 Pro and 4 Pro +, the difference is in the
Featuring a 24MP sensor, and capable of shooting 6K video (6016 x 3200) at up to 30 fps, the new DJI Zenmuse X7 camera with 3-axis gimbal offers a significant upgrade over its predecessor, X5S model, and makes for an even more ideal complement to the DJI Inspire 2 Quadcopter.
Recording options include 6K video at 17:9 and 16:9 aspect ratios, DCI 4K at 30 fps, and UHD 4K at 60 fps in the Cinema-DNG format; and DCI and UHD 4K in ProRes and H.265/H.264. 24MP still images can be captured individually or in continuous bursts of up to 20 fps.
Coming soon to a DJI Spark above you: a firmware update aimed at improving battery life and enhancing the overall safety and flight performance of your quadcopter. This latest update promises to bolster your Spark’s battery management system, optimizing the way it supplies power during flight, enabling you to stay in the air longer. It also allows for full integration between your aircraft and the DJI Goggles and enhances compatibility with the optional remote,
Celebrate Fat Shark’s 10-year anniversary with the all-new Attitude V4. This limited-edition headset delivers a truly immersive First-Person-View (FPV) flying experience, thanks to its fan-favorite 32° Field of View (FOV) display and VGA (640 x 480) screen resolution. The Attitude V4 also utilizes 3-axis head tracking, so you can control pan, tilt, and roll of your aircraft-mounted cam using just headset motion. Other controls,
Digital Concepts has released three new filter packs designed specifically for the DJI Phantom 4 Pro quadcopter. Each kit includes three distinct filters, with its own attributes and effects, to help improve footage and boost the quality of your aerial images.
The first of these kits is a 3-pack of Graduated Lens Filters, which will improve your camera’s dynamic range and, depending on the filter used, strengthen colors
Good news for DJI owners: Energen has released two portable power packs that allow you to recharge your drone batteries anywhere, anytime. The first of these chargers is the DroneMax M10, which is specifically designed for Mavic Pro owners. The M10 holds enough juice to fully recharge a Mavic Pro battery more than two times over. In terms of speed, it can recharge your battery 20% faster than generic chargers. Even better, it can power
Drone racing has steadily gained in popularity over the years, graduating from a niche in the consumer market to having its very own ESPN-televised league. For beginners and many intermediates, participation usually involves a pre-assembled setup that comes Ready-to-Fly (RTF) out of the box. However, as many pilots will tell you, the best drones are built, not bought, which means at some point you’re going to have to get your hands dirty. With that DIY-attitude in mind, we've put together a high-level look at how to build your very own drone
Think of professional companies that offer solely drone video production services. When they come on set, they come prepared with essential accessories. What exactly are the essentials? There really are just several (later, we’ll touch on cool, special drone accessories, like launch pads, but first let’s review what the essentials are).
Newcomers to the world of drones might be surprised to see propellers on the list but, for many, these are crucial. Propellers
A couple of years ago, my father retired from the military. He had served more than 30 years and was ready for a much-needed, well-deserved break. At first, post-Army life seemed to agree with him—he golfed more; he got caught up on his exhaustive list of "honey-dos.” But after a while, I got the sense he was having some trouble filling the hours.
Or, as my mother put it: “I think your father needs a new hobby. He just spent all morning winter-proofing the house.” It was August, and my parents live in Oklahoma—for them, winter is a two-week
After weeks of speculation, DJI has officially unveiled the newest member of its ever-expanding drone family, the highly-anticipated Spark quadcopter. Small in stature, but infused with power and potential, the aptly named Spark proves size truly doesn’t matter. It boasts several features to rival its big brother, the Mavic Pro, including a gimbal-stabilized camera with 1.2/3"
Transporting your FPV quadcopter, or quadcopters plural, couldn’t me more hassle-free, thanks to the QuadGuard BP X3 from Lowepro. The backpack features a large main interior compartment that will comfortably accommodate a quadcopter with up to 5" propellers attached. In addition, adjustable dividers below the quad section provide spaces for batteries, charger, radio equipment, and other accessories. For those essentials—such as tools