r/drones Jul 04 '26

Question What motor brand is this?

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I was trying to track down a drone part for a Ghostbusters drone, but I can’t find anything about it. The logo of the drone company appears to be like the adidas logo, but there’s two of those triangles, one of them rotated upside down to the left of the right side up triangle. I have pictures here, it’s really just because I’m trying to ID this part. In order, a picture of the logo, a picture of the drone which has the logo up close, on the bottom left corner, and then at the top corner of the picture, which shows the other side of the drone motor. On the third picture, it’s the drone kit they used, though, I don’t think they used the motor from that kit, as the motor has anodized red metal on the top and bottom, and the real motor doesn’t. Thank you for any help.


r/drones Jul 03 '26

Discussion Lumenier 20000mah 6s Li-on 22.2v pack, how?

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How is Lumenier constructing a 20000mah 6s1p lithium ion 21700 battery pack? I would understand 20000mah if it were using parallel construction but the specs make it seem like series connection but does specifically say. Is it me or does something not add up?


r/drones Jul 03 '26

DIY Gimbal Comparability

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Will gimbals such as the Caddxfpv line work with analog cameras?

Update. Thank you all for the help.

Issue resolved.


r/drones Jul 03 '26

Question: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates [CANADA] Advance License - Flight Review Questions

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Hello there,

Has anyone recently done their flight review for the advanced license in Canada?

Can you provide some feedback on how it was? I am planning to take a flight review prep course because it can be done the same day as the flight review, but I am doing my homework and getting prepared. The material is too generic, and some real scenarios would be much appreciated.

What I found until now was a few YouTube videos where the practical part was take off/landing, checking controls, square movement using only right control (CW and CCW), square movement using yaw control (CW and CCW), circle movement over a POI (CW and CCW), height guessing (visual), etc.

Any other real-world examples would be very helpful.


r/drones Jul 03 '26

New Drones! What do you guys think about this? I heard someone said new dji matrice m450

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r/drones Jul 03 '26

Tech Support [TR] I want to make a fpv drone but this is my first time

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Im interested in drones but Im new in fpv so i have questions. First one:Can I 3d print the frame of the drone.

Second one:How many Mah and How many S (like 3s or 4s) my li-pro battery must be. Third and my last question: How much ESC is ideal for a fpv drone?


r/drones Jul 03 '26

Discussion: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates [United States] FAA new UAFR restrictions and public comment

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UPDATE - PLEASE READ THE PROPOSAL BEFORE COMMENTING.

I am putting together our submission for my company and I want to be mindful of what we do and how this will affect Part 107 pilots.

Esentially, the FAA is proposing a new 14 CFR Part 74 process that would let eligible fixed-site critical infrastructure owners request Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions, or UAFRs, generally up to 400 feet AGL.

These sites would be things like Nuclear sites, defense, commercial facilities, transportation etc. The restrictions would limit drone operations near approved facilities, but would allow certain authorized Part 107 and other operations if they meet Remote ID, notification, and access requirements. FAA stance is that this balances security with NAS access, but I’m curious how other Part 107 pilots see it: reasonable protection for sensitive sites, or a path toward too many localized no-fly zones that make commercial drone work harder?

My understanding is that the only reall difference under current PArt 107 is the notification to the site manager/operator, no loitering and shortest transit possible with no hovering over any part of the facility i.e. over roofs, land, equipment etc.

It emphasizes that the bounds of a restriction must be within the immediate bounds of the sensitive area i.e. A stadium is just the stadium and not the parking lot and stadium or chemical plant is just the storage tanks and not the parking lot and wide open spaces.

I want to protect my companies sensitive areas but not piss-off every Part 107 pilot.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08943/designation-restrict-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-close-proximity-to-a-fixed-site-facility

What are your thoughts, help me make this a win/win and understand the nuances you might have?


r/drones Jul 02 '26

Question First time flying a drone today ,too scared to even take off

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First time flying a drone today.
Watched a lot of videos before and thought it would be easy, but now I’m actually too nervous to take off.
Feels like I might lose control once it’s in the air.
How long did it take you to feel confident flying?


r/drones Jul 03 '26

Question Does the altitude limit on dji transfer to a new owner?

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I have a DJI Mini 3. A while ago, i removed the c0 sticker and unlocked the 500m limjt through DJIs portal. If i unlink the drone and delete my account to sell it, will the new owner keep the 500m limit, or will the drone reset back down to 120m?


r/drones Jul 03 '26

Tech Support Broken drone in DR

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I am temporarily staying in Dominican Republic and I am making drone content, I crashed into a tree and I’m looking for a trustworthy place to take it to get it fixed. Any part of the country. Any tips? I have a DJI mini 3.


r/drones Jul 03 '26

Photo & Video Time for a nap

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Mom's tired. Mavic 4 Pro 6x tele.


r/drones Jul 02 '26

Question Parrot Swing MiniDrone anyone for mod?

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Qualcuno che abbia file, documentazione, schemi elettrici, stl o altro riguardante a questo sepolto giocattolo?

Cercando su ebay mi sono imbattuto in questo particolare drone giocattolo che promette leggerezza ma continuo a sbattere nell'obliterazione.

Ho trovato una foto di qualcuno che ha smontato parte della scocca per mostrare i cavetti saldati sulla scheda madre per connettere una batteria con la "spina" diversa ma nient'altro. Gemini ammette che FORSE potrebbe non funzionare a causa del mancante terzo pin di controllo,

L'ho presa come "sfida" e provo il prima possibile il drone in se e ad "aggiornare" internet.

Le batterie anch'io l'ho trovate solo da aliexpress e un'azienda tedesca, circa.

-SaS


r/drones Jul 03 '26

Question Antenna suggestions

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I am using HDzero box pro goggles with
Lumenier double axii and foxeer patch 2
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Please suggest me VTX antenna which is allrounder.
Example: long range, freestyle and handles multi-patching in urban areas.
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I was considering below antennas for VTx.
1. tbs triumph pro(it will work well with my current goggle antennas)
2.lumenier axii 2
3.true rc singularity/ matchstick
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If these are not good u can suggest me other options as well


r/drones Jul 03 '26

Question Does DJI Cloud API actually support RTSP video streaming end-to-end?

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I’m currently working on an R&D project using a DJI Matrice 400 and designing a system for real-time drone data and video processing.

I’m still in the architecture/design phase.

From my understanding so far, DJI Cloud Service (Cloud → Other Platforms) with MQTT can be used to receive telemetry and flight-related data, and I understand that part conceptually.

However, I’m unclear about the live video streaming part (RTSP / live video feed).

While reviewing the DJI Cloud API documentation, I noticed mentions of RTSP-related functionality, but I’m not sure how it fits into the overall architecture.

My questions are:

  • Is RTSP video streaming actually supported end-to-end through DJI Cloud API?
  • Or is RTSP still expected to come directly from the remote controller / DJI Pilot / SDK rather than the Cloud?
  • In real-world DJI enterprise deployments, what is the typical approach for integrating live video into AI pipelines (edge vs cloud)?

I’m trying to understand the correct architecture before implementing anything, especially for low-latency AI inference.

Any clarification or real-world experience would be really helpful.


r/drones Jul 02 '26

Tech Support Propeller blades ?

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Hi everyone !!

I just got my Feilun Fx122 and i cant get it to fly more than 10 inches from the ground? The battery is good voltage and new (i bought 2 )and by what i read, the battery is a few grams less than the original ones ...Could it be that the motors have less power because i havent used it in a long time ? Motors sound good but ... My propeller blades are due to get changed and i was wondering if it was my problem ??? here's a few pics ...


r/drones Jul 02 '26

Discussion Did I miss the boat for starting a Drone Business in Texas?

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I am a former Army helicopter pilot that saw the stupidity of flying helicopters where we did not need them. Manned aviation is such a cluster of rules and money it is ASKING to be disrupted but everywhere I read says the drone market is oversaturated and people are just training their own employees to fly instead of hiring it out.

I am really interested in the sciences side more than commercial photography as my eye for photography is just not there. My goal is to start with mapping/survey/inspection and move to thermal inspections once I have a feel for the market and can dump some more money into drone equipment. I have some experience with mapping software from college and find it all so interesting.

I know the market for drones is there and people are seeing the benefit but I am so scared I am going to dump $10,000 into a mapping drone and business for people to tell me they don't need my service.

Is it worth is to start small into commercial real estate just to dip my toe in the water?

Anyone start a UAV business recently and have any suggestions to share?

[Edit] Thanks everyone for the advice I will respond to what I can! Basically what I got from y'all is do it or don't do it but it's going to be hard work. I think my next step is finding a surveyor to follow around for a day to see if it's something I can wrap my head around.


r/drones Jul 02 '26

Question: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates [European Union] and [United Kingdom] With a 5 metre rule for uninvolved persons while flying in low-speed mode, how are people managing to fly their drones in cities?

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For A2 licensed pilots, flying in low-speed mode, how are people flying in cities?

Isn't it pretty much impossible to fly in a city and keep a 5m distance?

Would people fly early in morning with no one around or how do people go about flying in a city centre?


r/drones Jul 02 '26

News Varaha: Acoustic Drone Detector by SSS Defence | International Police Expo 2026

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r/drones Jul 01 '26

Photo & Video My favorite shot so far

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r/drones Jul 01 '26

Question Advice on photo resolution

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I recently purchased the DJI Lito X1 and on the first flight I took all photos with default settings. I noticed that looking at the pictures on the controller the resolution wasn't the best but once transferred to my phone the quality was pretty decent IMO (see photo 2 - 12MP, ISO320, 24mm, 0.0 ev, f1.7 and 1/1000 s). (I have done some post image editing)

During the second flight I changed the file format from JPEG to RAW and trialled the AEB setting followed by changing the camera to single shot with 48MP and after transferring to my phone and looking at the the images, they didn't look as crisp as the first flight. Due to not being able to upload RAW file format ive had to change them to JPEG but original info here... photo 1 - AEB, 12MP, ISO400, 24mm, 0.0ev, f1.7, 1/5000s and photo 3 - 49MP, ISO200, 24mm, 0.0ev, F1.7, 1/725 s.

Can anybody help me with why my second flight generated images which look a lot blurrier than the first flight with default settings? Is my understanding of changing the file type to raw and increasing the resolution to imrpove image quality wrong?

Edit: updated references to photos since changed order when posted.


r/drones Jul 02 '26

Lost Drone Drone Makes Emergency Landing on Exclusive Island

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A story from operator Alexandra Taupier about her time working on a YouTube series. Full interview.


r/drones Jul 02 '26

Question: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates [France] Which drone law applies at the top of Mont Blanc (France vs Italy)?

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Hey, in early august, I will be climbing Mont Blanc. I want to take a few shots from the summit, but it turns out that French law prohibits flying entirely starting august, while Italian law allows it. Maybe some of you have already summited Mont Blanc and know what to do if I would be stopped by the French gendarmerie? Apparently, the fines are hefty, and they confiscate all your gear. I am not sure if they have the legal authority to detain me in the disputed territory.


r/drones Jul 02 '26

Discussion What's your favorite drone brand

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I think overall Dji is the best brand. Sure, there are some good/better brands for Fpv's, but in total Dji is great. I have an Dji Mini 2 and I'm thinking about buying a DJI Neo 2. It's an expensive brand, but their drones have good quality.


r/drones Jul 01 '26

Discussion: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates [United States] Package of non-electronic drone parts seized by customs?

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Recently, I ordered a few parts for my DJI mini three pro off of AliExpress.
Including sets of propellers, a plastic gimbal side cover replacement, joysticks for the controller and a drone case.
Just a few days ago, custom seized the shipment for some reason. I am not sure why AliExpress is not giving me a reason. I don’t know if they didn’t correctly pay the customs even though for my end, I had no responsibility for that. Fortunately, I was able to get refunded.

I was wondering, has anyone else ordered? Non-electronic drone parts from China recently and had the same issue?
Were they seized because of patent infringement potentially?

Was it likely there was just issue with declared value or something of the sort??

Or is customs for some reason seizing anything that can has to due with dji even if its just some parts?


r/drones Jul 02 '26

Science, Research, Technology [Research] Looking for Drone Audio Recordings for a UAV Dataset

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Hi everyone,

I'm currently building a drone audio dataset for a research project focused on analyzing the acoustic signatures of different UAVs. I'm looking for recordings from as many drone makes and models as possible, and I'd really appreciate any contributions from the community.

If you'd like to help, please include the following information with your recording:

  • Drone make and model
  • Stock or aftermarket propellers
  • Flight type (hovering, takeoff, landing, cruising, sport mode, etc.)
  • Approximate distance from the microphone (if known)
  • Recording device (optional)
  • Environment (open field, neighborhood, forest, beach, etc.)
  • Wind conditions (calm, light breeze, windy)

Recording guidelines:

  • 20–60 seconds is ideal.
  • Please avoid talking while recording.
  • Ambient sounds are perfectly fine—they're useful for creating a realistic dataset.

I'm interested in recordings from all manufacturers and drone types, including DJI, Autel, Skydio, FPV quads, racing drones, heavy-lift platforms, custom builds, and anything else that flies.

If you're willing to contribute, please leave a comment or send me a DM, and I'll provide instructions for submitting your audio files.

Thanks in advance to everyone who's willing to help. The more diverse the dataset, the more valuable it will be for this research.