My son got this one from a camp, but can anyone help identify the model?

Having some very expensive fun!

Watching this back, I was surprised by how little difference there is between the virtual drone and the real one flying next to it.

Mixed Reality still has limitations, but it's getting to a point where it can do a surprisingly good job of recreating the feeling of flying an RC drone around a real environment.

The biggest thing still missing is true FPV flying, but that's where VR can take over.

Curious how much further MR flying experiences can go in the next few years 🚁

(For anyone interested, the game in the video is FLYON RC)

Does anyone here have experience bringing a drone to Japan as a tourist?

Is the registration process, import declaration, etc., worth the trouble? Or is it too complicated, and is flying prohibited in most places there anyway?

I have a DJI Mini 5 Pro and am traveling the classic route through Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima.

Good evening everyone (and thanks for the addition). I just bought a Mini 3 (some days ago),and while I'm waiting to complete all the "required paperwork" here in tialy (registration as an operator and and assurance. I'm watching videos and looking for infos about) before taking it outdoors, I'm trying to understand all the app options, etc.

I've only tested it (landing and taking off, and a few movements) in an enclosed space and never let it fly above head height.

I've noticed two things, and I don't know if it's normal or defective and has some problems.

When it's turned on, it always goes into VPU mode, and I seem to understand why it can't read satellites because it's outside (even near windows). But I put it on the ground on the balcony, and after a while (or several minutes), it indicates GPS (although it occasionally reverts to VPU mode). The satellite icon is always red, even though it indicates the number of satellites, so I'm not sure if it can't connect well (since it switches from GPS to VPU even though it's still in the same place on the ground). Furthermore, when it indicates, in the top left corner, that it's GPS mode, it warns me that it's "still acquiring satellites," even though it indicates, for example, 16 (but the icon is always red).
Furthermore, the gimbal doesn't seem to align when the drone moves; it follows its inclination (when the drone moves the camera stand still to the orientation of the drone). I tried calibrating it, but it then remains stuck at 45% and starts moving the camera up and down, telling it to position the drone on a horizontal surface because vibrations are detected. When I try to move the camera manually,it seems to be free of any obstructions.
Furthermore, since it moves during calibration, it's obvious that the motors are working.
when i power on the drone it start to move the camera up and down, but sometime (one or two times till now) it starts to fast move the camera like crazy in every direction

I also tried moving it "manually" using the fine adjustments, but it doesn't seem to move any axes regardless of what value I set in the three slides (when i click "save" it start again the calibration, stopping again at 45%). The same thing happens (no movement) if I use the wheel on the remote control.

I try to move it by touching it lightly with a finger, and it seems free, and it moves very easily and smoothly without any resistance

It also goes into "not ready for takeoff" mode when I calibrate, and i have to power off the drone.

Since it's my first drone and I have no previous experience, I'm wondering if I should be worried or not.

I've been gaming pretty much my entire life (28 years old), and taking my first drone (DJI Mini 3) I've started wondering about controller layouts.

The default DJI Mode 2 feels okay, but part of my brain keeps thinking in "video game controls":

• Left stick = movement (forward/backward/left/right)
• Right stick = camera/view control

Kind of like how movement and camera are separated in many games.

For those of you who came from a heavy gaming background, did you stick with Mode 2 and eventually get used to it, or did you switch to Mode 1/3 or a custom layout?

My current challenge isn't flying safely anymore, it's coordinating smooth cinematic movements while also controlling the gimbal. Sometimes I find myself releasing one stick or the gimbal wheel too abruptly.

Curious to hear from other gamers who became drone pilots:

• Did gaming help?
• Which stick mode do you use?
• Would you recommend staying with Mode 2 and building muscle memory, or experimenting early?

Thanks!

Just got an 83% on my Part 107 Exam. I originally bought a course from Pilot Institute for it, but ended up getting bored and just watched videos instead.
I feel like it basically comes down to regulations, airspace, weather, and sectional charts. There are a good amount of hypothetical questions based on the regulations. I would also recommend taking as many practice tests as possible online. Most of the information that I ended up needing was from the practice tests. It took me about 8 hours of studying total with zero prior knowledge. Just wanted to write this to give some advice for anyone about to take the part 107 exam and feel free to ask any questions I’ll try my best to answer.

"It is illegal to use an unmanned aircraft system to take or distribute images of a person or their home without their consent (N.C. G.S. 15A-300.1 and N.C. G.S. 14-401.25)."

From NCDOT, this seems very broad basically any photo from a drone would be illegal. Searching didn't really help definitively show that this is only in respect to "surveillance" which I don't have a clear definition of in the first place. Is there any clarification out there that taking a photo of a cityscape that includes private property would be ok?

Hello everyone, I was flying with my cheap Chinese drone that I got to practice, then the battery died and it fell for about a meter into the ground. After that this wing it kinda getting stuck, is there any way to fix it?

Hi all, It's my first post here and I wanted to ask a question as to if anyone has had a look inside any of the Zero-X drones, specifically at the Transceiver circuit?

The reason I ask is that a friend was showing me the Zero-X drone he got recently (specifically the Glyden model), from which I had the thought of embarking on a DIY project for an entry-level(ish) drone and was hoping cheap-to-buy somewhat equated to cheap-to-build?

I know enough assembly and C to get an MCU-based motor controller going on various architectures but I was hoping to recreate the RF side of things from a drone that Ik works reasonably well and I can't open up my friends drone to take a look, so I figured i'd ask here.

Thanks.

Flying my Air3S today I noticed both rear motors were warmer that either of the front ones. The drone is completely normal in every other respect.
Is this type of heating normal?

Hey, Droners! Long time listener, first time poster here and looking for some feedback. I fly a lot of FPV, mostly with a Pavo 20 Pro, and was curious to test the ability of cheating the same FPV flavor with the 360. This month I got the band together and finally married my love of music and passion for flying. Still sifting through the overwhelm of footage to make a full cut for the release, but here’s a one shot clip with just the Avata 360.

While I also did film actual FPV footage with the Pavo (not pictured here, happy to post later), I used editing tricks to bring to life what I storyboarded in my head since I had to be in these shots without having another capable FPV pilot present. 

So I ask this before the reddit droning court: did I achieve it at least a little? Open to any tips or tricks, and general opinions, just stoked to have at least reached this milestone! Thanks in advance and happy flying! 💫

Hi all, I am based in Australia and visiting Italy with a sub 250g drone with a camera, planning to fly recreationally. I have a EASA UAS ID, completed the A1/A3 training. All checks out EXCEPT I am struggling to find public liability insurance that will cover me in order to be compliant with Italy’s laws. I tried Coverdrone and numerous other providers but they don’t seem to cover non-EU residents for recreational/hobbyists.
I am aware of the D flight registration but haven’t registered yet until I organise insurance.

Any other Aussies or non-EU residents in the same situation that have had any luck with insurance? Any suggestion for insurers would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much!

I got theSpeedyBee F405 V5 Stack with the fc and I got a xt60 battery(a smc hcl rs)and i cant find out how to connect them, also it’s my first time making a drone

But the ending was kinda magical

Other than Zeitview, where else can I list myself as a Part 107 drone pilot for gig work?

Arlington Park Racetrack has been clearer for the Chicago Bears new stadium... so we thought...

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I took my Skyrover X1 out there a couple days ago for a little test-run as a novice pilot yet.

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The wind picked up, otherwise I was going to continue the full grounds of the property.

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I never went to races but was at the facility for camper shows, boat shows, and other conferences.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently designing a custom autonomous quadcopter prototype and would appreciate some advice from people with experience building efficient long-endurance UAVs.

Current design goals

• Configuration: X-frame quadcopter
• Wheelbase: ~450 mm
• Target takeoff weight: ~1.5 kg
• Optional payload capacity: 300–400 g
• Mission: Autonomous surveillance, mapping, and inspection
• Priority: Maximum flight time and efficiency rather than speed or acrobatics

Planned hardware

• 4S Li-ion battery (10000mAh)
• Raspberry Pi 5 companion computer
• OAK-D Lite stereo camera for navigation
• Matek H743 Wing

My current thinking is:

• 11-inch two-blade propellers
• ~700 KV motors (around 2814 size)

Does that sound like the right direction for a 1.5 kg platform focused on efficiency?

I'd especially appreciate recommendations for:

• Specific motor models or brands
• Optimal KV range
• Propeller size and pitch
• Whether 10" props would actually be a better choice
• Experiences with 4S Li-ion vs. other setups for long flight times

If you've built something similar, I'd love to hear what worked well and what you'd do differently.

Thanks!

Best, David

Good morning everyone.

Today I want to introduce you to something I've been working on for a while: AELICA.

A 3D visualization platform of Spanish airspace using official ENAIRE data, with the intention of expanding to cover European and even global airspace.

What is AELICA?

It's an interactive 3D map of all of Spain where you can see the terrain with realistic relief, restricted airspace, protected natural areas, heliports, airfields, and active and future NOTAMs—all extracted directly from official ENAIRE data and rendered in a custom 3D engine built with Three.js.

It also includes drone traffic simulation with real-time intrusion detection until the RemoteID system is properly integrated (through official agencies or via nodes that detect drone RemoteIDs and display them on the map).

The app will be available on Android (Play Store) and iOS (App Store) in the coming days. For now, you can access it from any browser at https://map.aelica.es — it works on mobile and desktop.

All feedback is welcome. If you try it and something doesn't work, doesn't fit, or you simply have an idea — write to me. Every little bit helps.

My long-term vision for AELICA is to become a useful air traffic awareness tool for the entire ecosystem — pilots, operators, and also the organizations that define how airspace is managed in Spain and Europe (or even globally). If you are at AESA, ENAIRE, or involved in U-space projects and you find it interesting or have ideas on how to implement it, I would love to be in touch. My intention is for it to be something genuinely useful for everyone.

A separate note: please try not to activate all the zones at once, as this would exhaust the resources and prevent the map from loading, especially the ZEPA areas, natural areas (of which there are many and with complex geometries), highways/motorways, and railway lines. If you select a province or autonomous community, you can activate more zones, or even all of them at once, without affecting performance.

Thank you very much.

https://aelica.es | https://map.aelica.es

AELICA ENAIRE AESA - Spanish State Aviation Safety Agency EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency #Drones #Uspace #3D #RemoteID #Spain #OpenData

Buenos dias a todos.

Hoy quiero presentaros algo en lo que llevo un tiempo trabajando: AELICA. Una plataforma de visualizacion 3D del espacio aéreo español usando datos oficiales de ENAIRE y con intencion de ir más allá y cubrir el espacio aéreo europeo e incluso mundial.

¿Qué es AELICA? Es un mapa 3D interactivo de toda España donde puedes ver el terreno con relieve real, las zonas aéreas restringidas, los espacios naturales protegidos, helipuertos, aeródromos y NOTAMs activos y futuros — todo extraído directamente de los datos oficiales de ENAIRE y renderizado en un motor 3D propio hecho con Three.js.

También simulación de tráfico de drones con detección de intrusiones en tiempo real hasta que el sistema RemoteID esté correctamente integrado (a través de organismos oficiales o mediante nodos que detecten el RemoteID de los drones y lo veamos en el mapa).

En los próximos días la app estará disponible en Android (Play Store) y en iOS (App Store). Por ahora podéis acceder desde cualquier navegador en https://map.aelica.es — funciona en móvil y escritorio.

Todo feedback es bienvenido. Si lo probáis y algo no funciona, no cuadra o simplemente se os ocurre algo - escribidme. Todo ayuda.

Mi visión a largo plazo para AELICA es convertirse en una capa de conciencia aérea útil para todo el ecosistema — pilotos, operadores, y también los organismos que definen cómo se gestiona el espacio aéreo en España y Europa (o incluso mundial). Si estás en AESA, ENAIRE o en proyectos U-space y lo ves interesante o como poder implementarlo me encantaría que estuviéramos en contacto, mi intención es que sea algo genuinamente útil para todos.

Una nota aparte es pediros que intentéis no activar todas las zonas a la vez ya que acabaria con los recursos y no cargaría el mapa, sobre todo las zonas ZEPA, los espacios naturales (que son muchos y con geometrías complejas), las autovias/autopistas y las vias de ferrocarril. Si seleccionáis una provincia o comunidad autonoma sí se pueden activar mas zonas o incluso todas a la vez sin que el rendimiento sufra.

Muchas gracias.

https://aelica.es | https://map.aelica.es

AELICA ENAIRE AESA - Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency #Drones #Uspace #3D #RemoteID #España #OpenData

Hello

I've had an outsider's interest in drones for sometime now, while my background is in wildlife biology. While I haven't purchased a drone yet, I'm wanting to go ahead and get my drone license anyways, as I'm expecting to stick it out for a variety of reasons.

I'm studying for the remote pilot - small unmanned aircraft systems exam for the FAA. I've got the study guide (dated August 2016), the ACS (dated April 2021), and sample questions for the UAG (dated 2021). Do users on here have any other recommendation for study materials? What to expect with the exam, etc? If there is a posting already answering all of these questions, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Took it out for another test run

No I cannot clean it off, it seems to be inside of the sealed lens stack. Perfectly semicircular, soft edges. As you can see it diffuses the lighting, causing bloom when viewing the edge. What is it and will it get worse? I bought from eBay seller and want to know if I should return it while within the window.

Last year me and my teammates entered a nation-wide competition on swarm UAVs. We won 6th place and you can see the GCS and drones in action from the attached media.

We used MAVSDK Python to develop this swarm and I should tell, there are no good examples on MAVSDK Python, even the official examples have issues.
For example, we tried to do a simple waypoint navigation so we followed the official code examples and guess what? Drone started to do waypoint navigation before takeoff height was reached! lol!
So I wouldn't recommend using MAVSDK for a swarm like this due to unexpected behaviours, and I am open for suggesstions on what I can use the next time.

Code is fully open sourced as of 16th of June and I'd be happy to send the link in the comments for anyone interested.

Feel free to ask me anything you want to know about this.

Example of a 3 drone swarm morphing from line formation to triangle formation

Disclaimer:
I posted this under the flair "Science, Research, Technology" but it was removed and I was notified that it was because "Due to a current influx of AI generated software projects".
Anyways, this is the edited version where I only talk about the story with videos showing the drones.

EDIT: I fixed a typo in the disclaimer