Here is one of the more striking sunrises. It was just awesome the way they looked like they were almost on fire, glowing so bright. I wish this drone had a better camera but still came out great.

This one is much less impressive but I just loved the way the clouds were strung out that morning. This picture doesn't show the black clouds just next to this but this little patch was the only part of the sky that had color. The rest was consumed with dreary, ominous clouds besides this tiny stretch.

Most of our photos are taken with the Sharper Image DX-4. Soon we will have more shots from other kinds. We are talking to someone who won a DJI Phantom in a poker hand and he isn't into drones so we MIGHT get lucky and get it from him for less than half the market price so heres hoping.




This is the drone we usually use and these replacement motors we looked everywhere for the right ones after a crash broke one and I needed these to get it flying again. Eventually I found them (obviously) but here's saving you the hassle of looking.

Happy Mother's Day

If you haven't wished your mom a happy mom's day today yet, you better call her soon! Thanks for stopping by today and hoping you all had a great day today. No flying here today since we had rain all weekend but I will be putting up a few pics we have gotten recently. Thankfully on the Gulf Coast we have incredible ones every day. There is a shot I keep trying to get just right against this building across the street. In the morning while I wait for the school bus with my kids it is so awesome looking when the sky still looks dark but the sun is peeking over the horizon so the mirror of the sunrise hits the glass with the sky black as midnight behind it and it just looks kind of surreal and unfortunately so far i have not been able to get the lighting and angles right to capture this in a way that truly does it justice but i will one of these days...

Anyway, just wanted to wish everyone a great day and say hello-

Keep flying and see you back again soon!

Easy to Use Foldable Pocket Selfie Drone

While we try to bring about news and issues relating to the growing drone industry, we also like to share cool stuff with you. This drone is looks like it is easy to use for beginners but has the capacity for an expert to really utilize it's benefits too. I like this drone all around because it does have easy use functions but it also has portability, compactness and is very smart. It will safely land itself if it is overheating and you can easily use it to self record photos and videos for any use. Above all, it is also rather inexpensive for all it's perks. If you have a very specific need, it is justifiable to get a high end drone but for the average person something user and budget friendly like this is ideal.

Happy Flying!

Requirements and Steps to Becoming a Drone Pilot (Part 1- preparing for the written knowledge test)

There are countless reasons someone might want to get licensed to fly a drone. Maybe just for fun, or for racing, but anyone that wants to fly a drone outside of the limited restrictions of their location or as their job will need to get their drone pilot license, or 'remote pilot license'. To do this, you WILL want to study because just having great hand-eye coordination will not be sufficient to pass the tests. I say tests plural because much like when you get a drivers license, first you must take the written knowledge test to get to the main test later where the hand-eye coordination will be more handy.

For starters, what are the requirements to get licensed as a remote/drone pilot in the USA?:

• Be at least 16 years of age and,
• Be able to read, write, speak and understand English, 
• Be of sound mind and body legally speaking, 
• Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam at an F.A.A. approved testing facility

See, it that last step that is going to require studying. They will be testing on a number of subject areas including weather & micro meteorology, drone flight regulations as well as drone laws and FAA regulations, NAS National Airspace Systems and small UAS loading and performance. The written test consist of 60 multiple choice questions in these topics. The MINIMUM passing score requires the student to get at least 42 of the 60 questions, 70% correct within the 2 hours allotted to take the test. Here is how much of the test is in each topic (approximations):

1. Regulations  - 15-25%
2. Airspace and Requirements - 15-25%
3. Weather & Micro meteorology - 11-16%
4. Loading & Performance - 7-11%
5. Operations - 35-45%

There ARE tons of free study guides out there and maybe you have the time (and trust) that each of them were created by well meaning people with all the correct (not to mention current) answers. However, I have learned in life that there is a reason for free vs paid options and usually the free ones are not as inclusive or reliable and you often have to scour dozens to get the big picture so since i don't have tons of time to waste digging through dozens, I suggest books such as these to best prepare someone for the knowledge part. 

Consider the fact that the test itself will cost $150. Sure, if you fail you can retake it 14 days later, but you will have to pay the $150 again too AND the failure has to be reported still when you proceed... I would want to be able to ace it the first time for cost alone!

OK, so you have the study guide, now what... Next you look up the locations you can take the test at. Depending on where you are, you may have multiple options. There are 2 companies that provide the test, CATS and LaserGrade. When looking up facilities that administer the written test, the prefix to their ID code will tell you which company each location is affiliated with. For instance, the prefix 'ABS' indicates CATS while 'LAS'. If the facility you choose is CATS, the number to call to begin the process to schedule your test is 800-947-4228. If it begins with LAS you would call LaserGrade at 800-211-2753. A list of testing centers can be found here (last updated 10/2017).

Another helpful resource can be found at Airmen Certification Standards FAQ(pdf).

Again, this is the preliminary knowledge test. Once you take and pass this test, then you will start preparing for the final step. This part is actually even trickier than you might think. The test prep for the written test will have been tough because with all the study guides out there, you will still encounter questions you could not have studied for. That is why after you pass the knowledge test many people out there suggests that you find a mentor of sorts to help you through preparing for the final test to get certified as a remote/drone pilot. There are schools out there for this but they still seem to hold back a bit so if you can find a flight instructor you can spend some 1 on 1 time with to help you better understand how and what you need to be ready to pass the final test.

From all I have seen in gathering this information, one of the most important things to keep in mind for the written test is to allocate enough time to study before your test. I'm sure you want to take the earliest date to get started ASAP but remember you will wait even longer if you take the test before you are fully prepared and wind up failing. So consider the amount of time you actually have in a day to study and how much you can actually cover in a day. Also think about the fact that some days you will skip due to illness or emergency or just not feeling it, some things you might have to go over several times to really get it and as always, some of the most boring, hard to read much less remember stuff is likely to be the most important and will be needed.

If you haven't already done so, try to connect with others who are also into drones and/or are studying for this license. If nothing else you might make a few new friends but you will probably learn a bit from it so always helpful.

The links in this post are included on our resources page for easy access. More to come in Part 2 of this post regarding the final test for the remote drone pilot license. Follow us for everything drones. Thanks! Happy Flying!

A Few More Toolkits For Drone Mechanics...

So while working on another project for this blog, I came across a few things worth posting. I did post a great drone toolkit a little while back but since then in my own tinkering, I have found the need for a soldering kit to be just as necessary. Our very first drone has been benched for a few weeks over the need for this tool because the remote was cutting out. As I checked further, I found that the wiring was holding on by a thread, literally. I have been able to repair it now that a friend gave me their old soldering kit. It just needed to be reattached to it's original stuff by soldering and back in the air, YAY! So, if you are building your own or just repairing one, these mini tools and things are quite helpful. Here are some of the toolkits we like because they are not specific to one brand.

Jumping Drone, Yes JUMPING!

Well while we thing of drones in any number of situations, usually flying, there are drones in all shapes and sizes. This one actually JUMPS! Included here are a few variations of jumping drones...

Let's be honest- with a drone like this, it's really all about the fun or cool factor... That is after all how it starts anyway. The upside to this is that drones ARE being used in business in a variety of industries so "playing" with things like this might actually be training for a career later. Work will always be work but when you can do something you enjoy, it sure makes work a lot easier... So check these bad boys out. Thanks for stopping by!

Coming Soon! The Wishlist & Bonuses

Hi folks- First off, let me apologize for the radio silence the past couple days. We had major technical problems with our provider and I told you so moments lose their value when you are still screwed whilst being right... Anyway, as you know we are still setting things up/under construction so what you see so far is not what you get. The Resources page is always growing but I am working on a few additional pages (photos/videos, wishlist, and more). The photos and videos page requires little explanation but the Wishlist is going to be a collection of items from drones to tools to accessories to clothing and more. Any items we feature in our blog will also be found in one place for ease of access. Rather than trying to remember which post you saw something in or searching the blog, you can go right to the Wishlist and see all of them together... 

Also we are going to incorporate a free download study guide for following us. This study guide is to help prepare you for the FAA drone pilot license. This is also going to be the topic of the next post is all about the requirements and steps to getting licensed as a drone pilot.

Thank You all for your patience. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working endlessly to get everything situated as quickly as possible. We look forward to more fun with drones and your stories too!

Understanding The Different Sizes & Types of RTF(Ready To Fly) Drones and Their Uses

Drones come in many styles, sizes and even more variables depending on their applications. Everything from toys to industrial or government machines and everywhere in between. Before you begin price checking them, you might want to figure out what you will be using it for primarily.

First of all, size matters. Depending on the size drone you select, you may HAVE to register it with the FAA. All drones that weigh at least .55 pounds(250 grams) up to 55 pounds MUST be registered with the FAA! That weight is including anything attached or 'on board' the vessel at the time of take off. If you are unsure if your drone requires registration, you can check the list through the FAA's site here (this link is also on our resources  page). However, if you tweak your drone or build your own, be mindful of these guidelines.

Drone Sizes:

• Nano - LESS than 25 grams
• Micro - 25-75 grams
• Mini - 75-500 grams, up to 250 mm frame, motor to opposite motor- most common for racing
• Large - 250-300 mm frame, 750 grams or more
• Extra Large - Any frame larger than 300 mm and 750 grams

Now, the size guidelines above are based on the USDRA (US Drone Racing Association). Other sources don't have as much clarity on the sizes. The frame size is calculated by measuring the distance between opposite motors.

The frame of the drone falls into simpler categories, usually defined by the number of motors/propellers it has. There are:

• Single Rotor
• Fixed Wing
• Multi Rotor (Tricopter, Quadcopter, Hexacopter, Octocopter)

Single rotor drones, AKA RC Helicopters, have a single rotor on top to fly while a smaller motor is used for direction. These kinds are great for carrying things and can endure better (especially ones that run on gas power) but they can be more difficult to control.

Example:

As a civilian drone pilot, you may not encounter as many fixed wing drones but they are basically planes, gliders really. They rely heavily on gliding as they cannot hover like multi rotor drones. These kind of drones are most often used in commercial applications such as agriculture, surveillance, inspecting, construction and more. 

Example:

Lastly, the most common is the multirotor drones having 3, 4, 6 or 8 motors and can hover as long as the battery lasts making them a common choice for photography/videography. These types are the easiest and smoothest to operate and are very stable. 

Example:

Finally, the most important part is the type of drone. For average consumers there are:

• Trick drones for stunts
• Racing drones
• Photography and videography drones
• Beginner or training drones

Trick drones are most often used for fun. They are small and lightweight with abilities like barrel rolls and other tricks.

Racing drones come in many sizes as they race in their size class but are always as fast and agile as they can be. Like trick drones, they are lightweight in order to keep them as fast as possible. Racing drones are also usually paired with VR Headsets for the race.

Drones used for photography and videography come in all kinds and sizes depending on the quality and use. Of all the drones equipped with cameras, not all of them are able to record sound. Anyone intending to use a drone for photos/videos would need to also consider the cameras quality and functions equally as the drone itself.

Beginner or training drones are usually very user friendly with as many automatic functions as possible. These drones help newbies to learn their way around with more safety features to help them get started. 

This quadcopter is a very popular starter drone

Coming soon will be a glossary of terms relating to drones as well as tips to fix common problems. Until then, keep flying safe! Please like and share. 

Great Starter Drone for Beginners

OK- so we've gone over a few laws and things and shown you several items but I realized, if you haven't gotten yourself a drone yet you might find yourself where we were a while ago. You search drones for sale and there are so many with so many different qualities you might have a hard time figuring out where to start. Sure the really expensive ones with all the bells and whistles might be tempting but then you remember you have never even flown a drone before, what if you lose it, break it, etc? So the smart move is to buy a lower price drone that is user friendly. You want as many auto options as you can get until you understand how each option affects the flight. As we learned to fly, the variables wrecked havoc and forced me to become very good at drone mechanics also!

There are MANY great options for newbies. One of the best sellers is the Holy Stone HS170 Predator Mini RC Helicopter:

Besides being a great buy, it is designed for drone training and is a very good choice to start out with. Although, maybe you can afford something more but still want a good training drone, theres also the DROCON X708W also an excellent option:

Both of these are very good drones, especially for learning. Please remember to check your local laws before you fly. See the resources page for links regarding laws.

Tomorrows post will explain the different sizes, types and uses for drones. The resources page has been added and is frequently being updated. Please like us and share with friends. Thank You!

Happy Easter droNErds!!!

Happy Easter to all you droNErds out there! We hope all of you out there are having a GREAT day this Easter. No long post today, just spending quality time with quality people, and missing others not celebrating with us right now... So, enjoy your day, I'll be back tomorrow. Thanks!

Resources/Links Page Added!

Hey droNErds- just checking in real quick to let you know I have officially posted the resources page on the blog for anyone looking for quick links to registration, laws, and more. It is still under construction and will be updated as we find more links to add. If you know a great resource we don't have listed here, feel free to let us know. Thank You!

The Growing Uses Of Drone Technology

It is THIS very reason that we started this blog about drones - to share the growing uses and hopefully inspire others to create even more uses. In this article you will learn some of the recent developments that are going to improve and reshape the way many things are done.

With our ever updating modern world we are so fortunate to live in, some things never change. We may change HOW things grow (hydroponics, lighting and watering systems, etc) but plants (veggies) are still plants and require a lot of attention in order to produce the quality and volume needed. Agriculture has always used breaking technology to help them along and currently drones are the new tech in town. Here is a link to an article about Drones Applications In Agriculture from the MIT Review. Basically, they can use the drones with specific sensors to monitor crops, increase their yields and reduce costs. The drones are helping them to be more efficient in their overall production.

It's much the same with the video here from an article about using drones to remove ice from wind turbines which can slow them down so by doing this, they too increase productivity and efficiency with low costs.

Besides these uses, they are being used for search and rescue, roofers, and many more fields. It does not come as that much of surprise to nerds that drones are making many jobs obsolete by being more efficiently done with a drone. On the other side of that coin, there are many NEW jobs already with undoubtedly many more to come as drone pilots, mechanics, and more in order to accommodate these upgrades. I think of it much like how cell phones, airplanes and other inventions have also changed our world and shifted jobs by improving things. There was a time when a person operated telephone switchboards connecting calls now we have people programming phones and other devices rather than connecting them and this is no different overall.

So for others that grew up in the "Nintendo Generation" that were told over and over how playing video games would rot our brains, not so much. In fact, all those video games prepared us for this exactly. Yes, there are of course concerns, especially in the early stages. That's why laws are constantly being implemented and changed as we encounter new dangers alongside the benefits of new tech. I have no doubt that more will come sooner rather than later but that is all the more reason to get educated and get involved. Whether you want to be the pilot or the consumer that uses a drone to make your business more efficient in some way, drones are definitely part of our future and business and jobs involving drones are going to become more and more utilized.

So get out there and get flying, you might just be training for your next job!

Cute Drone Shirt

Another Great Shirt



This one is just whimsically cute I think... I still like the shirts that discourage people from chatting while you operate a drone but this one is just fun. Although, drone enthusiasts are very similar to car enthusiasts- most people USE cars every day for a reason- to commute somewhere while car enthusiasts are into cars on another level entirely. That said, it makes sense that most drone use is actually for business purposes of some kind and not just hobbyists. How do you go from hobbyist to professional? Well that is still the ultimate goal of our journey here, to become official drone pilots able to be hired for drone related work. There is a lot more to it than just being good at flying a drone to even be considering this. I am building an additional page to this blog full of resources for drone users. One of the most important links anyone with a drone should visit before ever flying is the FAA site which also offers a really helpful app (B4UFly) to help you with a number of important resources such as no fly zones to help you stay out of trouble and also offer a wealth of information on the licensure process if that is your goal as well.

Great Toolkit Specifically For Drones!

OMG! I have been searching everywhere for a toolkit like this designed specifically for use on drones. I like this set because you could keep it with you when you take your drone out so you can fix or tweak things on the spot. This is PERFECT!

Hover Camera Passport Self Flying Drone - SO COOL

This is the drone I would like to get soon. Besides the incredible camera options, it just LOOKS really cool! The blades are well protected but I love how sleek it is and it looks like it would control very well and be really great for selfies and easier video making for things like vlogs and such.





It's funny, a year ago I knew NOTHING about drones other than their use with things like Google or the government. Since getting our first little guy and having fun trying it out, I have found SO MUCH bigger of a world of opportunities with drones from fun to careers. I'm excited to be alive during this point of technology. There are so many possibilities out there and we are just learning as we go but we are very ready to delve deeper into taking it farther, getting licensed and more. We thank those of you joining us on this new adventure and hope you will continue to join us and share with us your own knowledge and experiences. Hope you are flying safely, have a great night!

Great Book for Laws About Drones

Just a quick post to include a book I just came across that looks like a really good one regarding legalities with drone use.

Found Our Drone...Along With A Few Concerns. The Potential for Good AND Bad Drone Uses

So as I was saying in my last post, our favorite drone (the DX-4 that came with the VR kit) had gone down the other night while very windy... Last night Justin's phone rang with a stranger asking him why his drone was in her yard. Well, the good news is she believed us that we weren't downed in her yard from creepily stalking her but because the wind pulled the drone off course and we had been searching for it for a few days.

I have to say it is a bit scary to think what others might be thinking/assuming and where that will lead. Justin, like most men, is a big kid and loves his toys, especially nerdy tech toys like drones. I can see the other side of this too though as we have 3 daughters and I am a woman myself of course so I'm sure I too would be a bit uneasy if I found someone's camera drone in my yard.

Since diving into the world of drones, we have found more uses for drones and have theorized even more that can help us in many ways from search and rescue to business purposes and more. However, nothing we create is only good. Everything has the potential for being used for bad in some way when being operated by a person with bad intentions. Computers can be hacked or save lives, guns can protect us but can also be used by murderers... We face this everyday with everything. What it really comes down to is the people behind the items. As long as humans have existed we have battled against the 'bad apples' in the harvests.

Well, first of all, get informed. As I said about reading ALL the instructional manuals before you fly your drone the first time for YOUR protection against losing or breaking it, it is at least as important to find out where you can and cannot fly your drone. Bigger drones require registration before use and whatnot but most people would be starting with something much smaller and less $$$ that does not require such things. If you are that impatient please at least get one of the apps that tell you what no fly zones are near you. There are many apps available to help you not only with knowing where it is OK to fly but that can help you with planning a flight and keeping track of it's location or find it if you lose it (*some can find all drones nearby but some you have to sync with your drones for them to track them). It's been my experience that knowledge IS power and that it is people who make things bad by poor judgement and choices.

While I find that information on drones is still not as easy to find as it will be soon, there are plenty of resources available from apps, books, magazines, videos and more. I will include links and information here as much as I can.

Here is a trilogy of books for the serious drone enthusiast. Drones: The Complete Collection: Three Books In One  Drones: The Professional Drone Pilot's Manual, Drones: Mastering Flight Techniques, Drones: Fly Your Drone Anywhere Without Getting Busted - by Brian Halliday. These books cover a great deal of information that should help anyone become a better drone pilot.

I stumbled upon a free course on Amazon also that is a video series of lessons on specific topics related to drones including where not to fly. Section 6 - Safety, Safety, Safety - 5 - No Fly Zone's

I hope these help.



This is the book from the link above.

OK- So finding a shirt like this might actually be very necessary...

So last night Justin was outside for his nightly flight to clear his head of the day, work, etc. All was normal until one of our extremely chatty neighbors kept trying to talk to him while he was flying. Well, he lost control of the drone just as the wind caught it and it went down. Initially we didn't panic because this wasn't the first time this has happened. Unfortunately, this time it happened to be in an area full of huge trees. As of now, about 24 hours later, after trying several locator apps and common sense, still no drone. Thankfully we do have our phone number on the drone and let a few neighbors know the situation so we hope it will turn up still.

However, it is a good lesson for newbies out there. Not every drone has an auto-return or a self locator in it so if your doesn't make absolutely sure your focus stays with the drone and/or at least the camera feed. It can be frustrating trying to fly a drone in a public area. Every time we have any of our out, immediately people come out of everywhere with all kinds of questions and requests so if you are easily distracted keep that in mind.

As for us- if we don't find this drone, it's more a sentimental loss but we are definitely going to start getting shirts like this to politely discourage so many distractions

"Drone Pilot" Black Baseball Cap

At least we are starting to find more gear out there for droNErds like us....

Creating a course for drone racing....

I have yet to come across a drone racing place which I'm sure are out there but until then Justin and I have toyed with ideas to improve quidditch by using different style/sized drones for the different kind of balls and things like these racing gates for goals. What do you think? I'd really love some feedback on that idea because it sounds better than trying to chase and hit with a broom between your legs.

Instructional Book on Drones

I cannot WAIT for my copy to arrive! See Justin is the pilot but I 'm the mechanic. Since I was little I followed my dad around as he tinkered with broken lawnmowers and TVs... I have always been a nerd at heart so this book sounds incredible. I have learned a little about repairing and even upgrading on my own but why reinvent the wheel??? I will happily let you know if I learn a lot from this. At very least I expect to be able to repair our drones better with the help of this book. Happy Flying!

First Freak Out

Unless you are extremely gifted, chances are the first time you tried to fly your new drone didn't go flawlessly. In theory it is simple but each drone is different, just like cars. That said, while you get the feel of a new drone it is very likely you may crash or catch a gust of wind that takes your drone out of sight. If this happens you could damage the drone or worse yet, lose it for good.

Our first drone was a mini as I've mentioned before. We were able to try it out indoors a few times before taking our tiny little thing outside to really try it out. Boy was that a different experience! Immediately the wind showed us how just a slight breeze has quite an effect on the control. Just on the first few attempts outdoors, we had to retrieve the mini from a few palm trees, a rooftop and a VERY close call on a major highway! Fortunately, they seem to be more durable than you expect.

The first time the DX-4 dropped out of sight induced a lot more panic. It was considerably more expensive to just lose and we hadn't even gotten to use the VR Goggles with it yet at that point. To make matters worse it was nighttime so it was harder to spot a black drone in the grass or parking lot. See, the mini we were used to flying was very basic. The DX-4 has more controls, speeds, etc. Justin and I (like most couples) have very different approaches to situations like these. Since he watched the wind pull it away, he knew where to physically look for it but I looked as quickly as i could for technological assistance. I searched finding a lost drone and found quite a few options. I quickly downloaded an app for finding drones and was able to pinpoint our DX-4 literally simultaneously as Justin was walking up to it. If he had not been lucky in his search, that app would have been the only way for us to find in those conditions. Some models, usually higher end, have built in return functions and/or GPS location but if you are just starting out it is more likely you have a cheaper model that does not have those helpful features. 

After a few scares we figured it would be best to at least make sure our phone number was on the drone in case it dropped where we couldn't get it back easily. It also saved us from ourselves as we have seen MANY postings from beginners who lost their brand new drone on the first flight! I know it goes against nature for many people to ACTUALLY read the directions to something before tearing into something but in this case- please read and research before you get yourself in a mess. Besides losing money, some larger drones require permits and registrations for legal purposes. They might look like toys but owning/using drones requires responsibility as well. 

Like many of you, we are learning as we go. That is why we started this blog. We hope to share information with others so we can all continue to enjoy the drone community. 

Magazine for Drones!

I found this today on Amazon and will be another of our next purchases. It still surprises me how few resources there are on the subject of drones. Anyhow, this is a magazine about drones. There is a wealth of great information and it seems like a good idea just to stay informed as we progress. I hope to find more publications as I search but for now it is mostly smaller independent communities, groups, and such.

Drone Magazine

Funny Drone T-Shirt

Funny Drone Shirt

I came upon this today and certainly seems fitting. Whenever you are in any kind of a public setting and have a drone out you WILL be asked these questions! Repeatedly! LOL... This is a great idea and glad that Father's Day will be here soon. 

Great Drone for Beginners - DX-4 Streaming Stunt Drone

http://amzn.to/2G8cJOo 

So far this is the house favorite that we have tried. I bought this for Justin as a Christmas gift as the next step in his newfound love of drones. Ours has some wear and tear on it as it has crashed a few times since this was the first full sized drone we had tried out learning as we go. I will be sure to post some of the photos and videos we have captured with this model. 

Some of Justin's favorite features of the DX-4 are it's durability, the streaming video is very good and that other than very high wind it handles very well. The DX-4 can be bought alone or in a bundle with VR goggles which can be used while flying or playing videos recorded while flying. We believe it is a great drone for beginners as it can drop a few times and keep going but it was easy enough to repair also. We had a bad crash which we thought killed it for sure but we were able to take it apart, find what had been damaged (in this case the crash caused 1 motor to hit something hard enough to separate parts inside which we repaired easily). While this was the second drone we acquired, the DX-4 remains his go to when he wants to fly. 

This photo is from about 30-35' up on a clear night and you can see rooftops, trees, the hospital about a mile down the road! 

***Useful to mention- Its a good idea to put your phone number on the drone in case you cannot locate it that hopefully it can be returned to you

Welcome Drone Enthusiast!

As long as I can remember, sci-fi movies have helped us dream of tech we hoped we would one day actually have in reality. Many of those dreams have become realities, including drones/dwarves. Like most my fiance and I had our curiosities. One day at a local store we happened upon a mini drone in the clearance bin for only $5! At that price who could resist? So of course we bought it and quickly dove into the rabbit hole.

The mini was the ideal first drone for people like us who might have had a lifetime of video game experience but no experience flying anything like a drone before. Since it was tiny, about 2" x 2", with propeller blades only about 3/4" across, we were able to try it out indoors carefully to get a feel for things. It was good to get a feel for how much delay time there was as well as how much wind can affect your flying. Most of all it was helpful to familiarize with reacting properly when something unexpected happens. We encountered a number of panic moments in the early days when we thought we lost a drone for sure from wrecking or hitting a big gust of wind without knowing how to react to prevent such a thing. More important was what we have learned about how to handle the situation if the worst DID happen. Our hope is to share some of these tips and tricks we learn to help others as we have been helped.

So we look forward to exploring drones with you and Thank You for joining us. Please follow us as we delve into all things drones.