hobby drones
The DJI Phantom 3 Is the Successor to the World's Most Popular Drone
With a 4K camera and livestreaming capabilities, DJI is positioning itself as a photography company.
The FAA Is Investigating a Drone Pilot It Bothered for Posting Videos on YouTube
The new investigation, the FAA says, is safety-related.
Congress on Drones: Big Business Wins, Hobbyists Lose
Congress's new line? Commercial drones good, hobby drones bad.
The FAA Says You Can't Post Drone Videos on YouTube
The FAA has taken the unprecedented step of saying that YouTube videos filmed by hobbyists are a "commercial" use of drones.
Why Did the FAA Ask a Drone Pilot to Delete His Website?
Flying a drone commercially may be a legally sticky area, but posting pictures on a website is a First Amendment right.
The World's First Drone Dogfight
You can now buy a drone that shoots Nerf discs. Starfox-style battles are next.
4 Vehicles That Have Crashed at the White House and Are Still Legal
Dear reckless pilots: Please stop doing your best to get drones banned.
2014 Was the Biggest Year for Drones (Until 2015)
Drones were everywhere this year, but they’re going to be even-more-everywhere next year.
The Dawn of the Flying Smartphone
In all practicality, the next wave of drones will be airborne smartphones.
Drones Are For the Rich
Prohibitive regulations are going to make it impossible for up-and-comers to get into the drone business.
FAA Can Make All Drone Flights Illegal, Federal Court Rules
Any drone flight under 500 feet can be considered 'reckless.' Any drone flight over 400 feet is 'unsafe.' Good luck reconciling that.