I’ve been talking to Jake, aka Mr. Audi, for a while now about shooting some video and pictures of his new Nardo Grey Audi RS3. Finally got the chance to head out at sunrise to capture this beautiful car. I had a ton of fun with this shoot and I […]
The original DJI Mavic Pro released all the way back in 2016. With the release of the newer DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom in August of 2018, is the original still a valid option? I’m going to give you all of my thoughts on the original Mavic Pro and […]
The drone industry is growing very fast. Even police have started using drones to catch thieves. Victoria Police have ordered more than 50 unmanned drones. They will use these drones to support operations and provide rescue support. Victoria police will use these drones to strengthen their operations. According to the […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued multiple waivers in June. It has allowed operators to fly drones over people, as long as they are equipped with parachutes. These types of flights are normally prohibited due to the high risk involved. On June 1st, the FAA issued a waiver to […]
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is still a few days away, but I’ve made my comprehensive list of what are the must haves for day. If you’re looking to get a new drone, complement your current rig with some new accessories, or just spend some money, look no further! I’m guessing […]
The city of Merriam, KS has a beautiful little farmer’s market area. The Flags 4 Freedom organization puts up a display of over 1,000 American flags around the 4th of July. I couldn’t help myself this year but to take to the sky and photograph this amazing display. Hopefully you […]
Drones are making an impact in just about ever aspect of the human way of life right now. From deliveries to how we have fun, drones are starting to sneak into those aspects. Construction, on the other hand, is not simply noticing drones, the industry is being transformed by them. […]
Every once in a while I’ll probably just post some pictures that I take with my drones. I’d like to not only get feedback on my work but also showcase what these amazing little cameras on wings can do. On 6/10/19, my wife and I were driving through the back […]
You might ask yourself, why should I get a drone? Why does anyone need a drone? Or parents or significant other may be asking you that question as you beg for permission to get one. I know my wife still asks me this on a regular basis. So here’s a […]
The DJI Spark originally released May 27th, 2017. Well over two years ago already. That’s a pretty long time for anything in the technology industry. But I’ve found that DJI’s products hold up pretty well over time. But is the Spark still worth buying in 2019? Who might be interested […]
If you just purchased a drone or are thinking about it, make sure you know if you need to register it with the FAA. This is something that I’ve heard quite a bit and is a pretty important one to know. The good thing is that it’s actually pretty simple. […]
If you’re new to flying a drone, you might be a little nervous. I know I was. I stared at my drone for a long time, then the first few flights I just hovered it right above the ground, right in front of me. Too afraid to do anything else. […]
I’ve had a few people ask me what drone I have, what kinds of things go a long with it, and how much it all costs. So I decided to put together a quick post that lists everything I’ve got and that I use on a regular basis. These are […]
I did it! I passed my Part 107 Certification test! And on the first try too! I can finally fly my DJI Sparkcommercially! Alright Devon, so how did you do it? It looks hard, complicated, and like nothing relates to actually flying a drone or quadcopter. Well, unfortunately, you are kind […]
Welcome to Drone Basics! The perfect place to learn about drones. This site is intended for people that know very little about drones but are excited to learn. I will be writing content about my experiences, the products I have used, and any new and exciting news within the drone […]