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A table summary of the basic stats of consumer drone, click through and select the specification on each listing for more infoDroneDJI RYZE TelloYuneec Mantis QDJI SparkYuneec Typhoon HDJI Mavic AirDJI Mavic 2 ZoomDJI Mavic 2 ProDJI P4 Pro V2Price£99.00£449.99£579.00£729.00£769.00£1099.00£1299.00£1589.00Flight time (mins)1333162521313130Max Video Recording Quality720p 30 FPS4k 30 FPS1080p 30 FPS4k 30 FPS4k 30 FPS4k 30 FPS4k 30 FPS4k 60 FPSMax FPS (frames per second)30 FPS at 720p60 FPS at 1080p30 FPS at 1080p120FPS at 1080p120 FPS at 1080p120 FPS at 1080p120 FPS at 1080p120 FPS at 1080pMax sti..

We all want the best deal when buying a drone and a quick search online will bring up all sorts of offers with some of them seeming too good to be true. We all love to save a bit of money and seeing a drone for well below the normal retail price can unfortunately sometimes cloud our judgement. It is all too easy to order from a site which appears to be a UK retailer but is in fact not based in the UK at all. What this means is that at worst you will lose all your money and even have your personal details passed on to other scam sites who will then target you with emails and even contact you by..

Most drone users would like to fly a drone inside and if you are a commercial operator you may have to sometime or another. All sorts of building have been filmed inside and out with drones for promotional purposes so I would like to go over a few things which you may need to think about. Please note that by inside I mean such places as industrial and commercial premises, factories, churches, museums and wedding venues - not your house. Flying a drone inside is very different to flying one outside and there are some very important things to be aware of so I have made a list below but it is by ..

Flying your drone at night is great fun and most drone operators will want to have a go at a night flight at some stage.  Before attempting any flying at night you must be sure your can operate your drone to a high standard and are able to respond safely to certain situations should they arise.  Please see below some points for safe flying but it you are advised to use your own judgement of what you consider to be safe.Before flying at night you should apply all your normal checks and safety precautions which are too numerous to list here but such things as making sure you have set t..

After having received my Permission for Aerial Work PFAW from the Civil Aviation Authority CAA I decided to make my Operations Manual public.  The reason for this to help others see what a completed manual looks like and what is involved in preparing one. This manual contains such information as - Safety and Organisational Layout.  Responsibilities of Pilot in Command.  Aircraft Technical Specifications.  Drone Maintenance Principles and Regime.  Firmware Update Policy.  Flight Planning and Preparation.  Pre-Flight and Post-Flight Tests.  Take Off Proced..

I have finally done my drone test so I can now apply for my Permission for Aerial Work PFAW from the Civil Aviation Authority CAA.  About half my customers are professional drone users such as Aerial Photographers, Wedding Photographers, Surveyors or Estate Agents and they have to have this qualification to be able charge for any work they do which requires a drone. So in order to help them better I decided to get qualified as well. There are 2 ways to get qualified – the first is a week long residential course and the second way is to break the training down into 3 sections and do one at..

Very nice to be asked by The Leicester Mercury to submit an article in defence of drones. Published 25/4/2016 Yes- drones really are a force for good.After a British Airways flight was struck by one last week, drones are in the news again for all the wrong reasons. I will not deny that a drone striking any aircraft could have very serious consequences and action must be taken to prevent this sort of thing happening but have you ever considered all the positive uses of drones? Unmanned Ariel Vehicles are the ideal tool for all sorts of tasks; they are already used by farmers in Leicestershire f..

Please see below the Leicester Drone Club Rules V1.0 published on 24/03/16  Timings. Flying times have been now been agreed with the Pub. Flying is only to take place between 15.00hrs and 17.00hrs each Sunday and only when there is a drone meet.  You may set up from 14.45hrs but drones should not be armed for flight until 15.00hrs.  All drones must be on the ground and by 17.00hrs and no further flying can take place after this time. The Drone Club meet will end at 17.15hrs. Drone Pilots Area Drone Pilots – The tables are to be used to set up your ..

With the release today of the Phantom 3 4K I have put down some of the Frequently Asked Questions from DJI. This will prove to be a really popular drone and it is very competitively priced but it is important to understand what make this latest Phantom different.   What are the main differences between the Phantom 3 4K and the Phantom 3 models? The Phantom 3 4K is the only one of the Phantom range to feature a powerful camera capable of 4K video and Wi-Fi connectivity for the live video feed.   How do I reset the Wi-Fi video downlink? Option 1: Turn on th..

Leicester City Council Drone & Model Aircraft Policy 2015   Leicester City Council has introduced a Drone usage policy in response to an upsurge in public request and usage occurrences on council land including parks and public open spaces.   Traditionally unmanned aircraft have only been used by model aircraft enthusiasts for recreational purposes. However, they are increasingly being used for professional applications such as surveillance and data gathering. Such aircraft are likely to be operated in a way that may pose a greater risk to the general pub..

A big thank you to everybody who ordered a DJI Drone from me this Christmas. Please see these three tips so your first flight is as amazing as you've imagined it! 1. Inspect your aircraft and batteries Before you head out to fly, make sure that the batteries in your remote controller and aircraft including any spares are all fully charged. When you are flying regularly check the battery level indicator on your screen. 2. Calibrate your compass before taking off Before you take off from a new site calibrate your compass. Each location has slightly different electroma..

Flying your DJI Quadcopter in winter can be fun, but we have heard that some of our users have experienced issues when flying in cold weather. Did you know that as the temperature drops, so does the performance of the LiPo battery inside your aircraft? Read on to find out how to look after your battery and keep yourself in the air. The Science LiPo, or Lithium Polymer batteries drain faster the colder they get because the chemical reactions that they use to create electricity are slowed. This starts to occur at temperatures lower than 59°F (15°C) and is a known issue of ..

Very nice to catch up with Jerry Jackson from the Birstall Post which has been our village newspaper for over 30 years.  Jerry came down to have a chat with me and published this story which I hope gives people a bit more of an understanding on drones and their uses as well as some info on why I started Leicester Drones. ..

Great fun today to visit BBC Radio Leicester and meet Jonathan Lampon and the team. I was invited in to discuss how drones are effecting our everyday lives and the current regulations that are in place.  Jonathan asked some interesting questions about how I first became involved with drones and also wanted to know about privacy and drone safety. I also took a DJI Phantom 3 Professional into the studio to show him and explain the basic features such as the GPS Positioning, Camera and Remote Control. It was all great fun and I would like to say thanks again to Jonathan and the team for invi..