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Why Now is the Time to Start Your Drone Aerial Services Business

Want to Become a Professional Drone Pilot? Pass the Part 107 Knowledge Test with help from the Drone Launch Academy team, our recommended online test prep course:(Use code DBM50 for $50 off) The drone industry is in a unique time period. We’re past early adoption, but not so far along that the big players (on all sides […]

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7 Best FPV Racing Drones for Sale – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

Drone racing has taken off in the last few years.With ESPN broadcasting the Drone Racing League‘s first season last year, even more people have become interested in the growing sport.But before you can build your skills as an FPV racer, you need the right equipment.This article reviews some of the best racing drones for sale […]

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7 Best Waterproof Drones for Sale – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

One of the most common ways drones break is through water damage.Their technology is extremely fragile to liquid exposure, and most drones simply aren’t built to withstand rain and wet environments.That’s why manufacturers have started coming out with waterproof and water resistant drones. These drones can handle rain and wet conditions, and some of them can […]

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20 Best Drone Carrying Cases, Backpacks, & Bags for Sale in 2018 (DJI Phantom Models & More)

Drones are amazing feats of technology.They can take beautiful aerial photographs, film action sports, help you build 3D maps and models, and much more.However, they’re also expensive, fragile, and tough to transport.Thankfully, companies have come out with some useful cases, backpacks, and bags for carrying your drone safely and easily. This article features some of […]

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12 Best Professional Drones for Sale in 2018 (Photography and Videography)

Drones have come along way since their inception.And the professional grade drones have been leading the way.These professional photography and videography drones are jam-packed with high tech features, like autonomous flight modes, FPV capability, and HD cameras.If you’re looking for a high quality drone to enhance your skills, this article reviews some of the best professional drones […]

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10 Best GPS Drones with Camera & Autopilot – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

Drones with GPS are some of the most powerful you can buy. All of today’s top tier drones come with GPS capability.And rightly so.It allows the drone to make thousands of tiny positioning adjustments for the best stability and smoothest flight. But most importantly, it allows the drone to fly autonomously.GPS enables drones to come with autopilot […]

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10 Best Micro Drones & Quadcopters for Sale – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

The saying, “big things come in small packages” has never been more true than with the micro drones that are coming out today.These days, you can get a cheap micro drone with a camera, first person view (FPV) capability, altitude hold, and much more. (These are features usually only on drones double the price and […]

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10 Best Nano Drones & Quadcopters for Sale – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

Drones have come a long way since they were first invented. But the amazing capabilities you see on the more expensive drones aren’t just on professional models. They’ve trickled down to the recreational models as well.These drones are smaller in size, but they can come with some pretty advanced features as well (like cameras and FPV […]

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The Best GPS Drone Trackers of 2018 – Track & Find Your Lost Drone

As a drone pilot, you need to do everything you can to protect your investment.We put a lot of time, money, and love into our rigs. Losing one because of a flyaway or accidental loss of control should never happen, yet it’s one of the most common occurrences when flying a drone.Your drone can get […]

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13 Best Drones That Follow You 2018 – Top Follow Me Drone

Ever wanted to film yourself skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, hiking, biking, running, skateboarding, surfing, jet skiing, or doing any other activity?Back in the day, this was impossibly difficult and annoying. However, a few smart people have given consumer drones the ability to focus on an object, maintain the right altitude, and follow that object as it conducts an […]

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13 Best Long Range Drones for Sale – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

Not only is it awesome to have a drone with a powerful camera, long flight time, and GoPro capability.It’s also extremely helpful to have a drone with a long control range.This helps you accomplish many things:Less chance of losing signal (and therefore, control over the drone)Capture images and videos of far off objectsInspect objects that are well […]

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10 Best Drones for Kids – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

Looking for a kid’s drone?If your child is interested in flying drones and quadcopters, it can be great for them to build their skills early.But some drones are not at all suitable for children. The potential for damage to either themselves or other people/objects is too large. Those drones require an advanced skill set and strong […]

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13 Best Cheap Drones for Sale – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

Looking for a cheap drone?There are many models available that will get you in the air for an affordable price.Not only that, but drone technology has advanced far enough to pack these inexpensive quadcopters with some fun features as well (like cameras and FPV capability).This article breaks down the best cheap drones for sale in 2018.The drones are ordered […]

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13 Best Drones With The Longest Flight Time – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

For years now, low battery life has been the #1 complaint amongst drone owners.Longer flight times mean more opportunity to get the shots you need, inspect what you need to inspect, and have more fun in the air (rather than waiting for batteries to charge).Keeping extra batteries handy can sometimes help short flight times, but even […]

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8 Best Selfie Camera Drones – 2018 Buyer’s Guide (5 Foldable Designs)

Drones aren’t just great for filming beautiful landscapes and racing at breakneck speeds.They can also be used to take selfies!(Or “dronies,” in our industry slang.)Most selfie drones are compact, foldable, easy to transport, and have an autonomous selfie mode to make taking pictures and videos easy for anyone to do.If you’re looking for a selfie drone, […]

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10 Best Drones for GoPro Cameras – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

GoPro cameras are some of the best available. They give anyone the ability to get expert quality shots.Luckily, there are drones that can mount a GoPro as well. This allows you to get superb quality images from the sky, while keeping the price and features of the drone itself wide open.This way, you can customize your flight experience, […]

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The 10 Best Drones Under $500 – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

Drones in the $300 to $500 price range come packed with great features, yet they are still affordable for most pilots.They come with high-powered cameras, FPV capability, autonomous flight modes, and much more.This article breaks down 10 of the best drones under $500 in 2018.These quadcopters are in the $300-$500 price range. If you’re looking for a drone […]

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10 Best Drones Under $300 – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

$200-$300 is a great price point for a drone.Once you get into this range, you’re leaving most of the beginner nuances behind and are trekking into more advanced features and flight capability.This article breaks down 10 of the best drones under $300 in 2018.These quadcopters come with some fantastic features, and one of the most advanced […]

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The 10 Best Drones Under $200 – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

Drones in the sub-$200 range are some of the funnest to fly.They’re cheap enough so you’re not breaking the bank, but they also have a few advanced features that the more expensive models come with.This article breaks down 10 of the best drones under $200 in 2018. Most of these quadcopters come with FPV capability, and all of them […]

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10 Best Drones Under $100 – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

 Looking for an affordable drone?This article breaks down our top picks for the best drones under $100 for sale in 2018.Drone technology has come along way in the last year, and it has trickled down to the recreational models as well. Many of the quadcopters in this list come with cameras, first person view (FPV) […]

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5 Predictions for the Future of the Drone Industry After Part 107

The drone industry was forever changed after the introduction of Part 107 — the Federal Aviation Administration’s new regulations for commercial sUAS operations. Under these regulations, professional pilots are now required to obtain a remote pilot airman certificate legitimizing their knowledge, amongst a host of other regulations and requirements. As with any sector, a regulated […]

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70 Drone Blogs to Follow in 2017

 The drone industry has gone through a lot in 2016. From monumental new rules and regulations, to more advanced drone models than we have ever seen, to fantastic new software and services — this industry is evolving rapidly. It’s an awesome time to be involved in drones. Through all of this, it has been the many drone blogs […]

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Top 10 Drones on Amazon for Under $500

There are tons of drone models out there in all price ranges.To narrow things down a bit, I decided to put together a list of the top 10 drones for under $500 on Amazon — one of the biggest online drone sellers.You will find some of the best drones for getting started in the drone industry and practicing your […]

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10 Best Drones for Beginners – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

When you’re first learning how to fly a drone, there are certain rigs that are best for training with and building your skills.This article reviews 10 drones and quadcopters for beginners.You will find remote control drones with cameras, FPV capability, and mini drones that are fun for any pilot to fly.Use the table below to get an overview […]

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10 Best Mini Drones for Sale – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

As drone technology has evolved, we’ve been able to fit more capabilities into smaller and smaller packages. We can now squeeze cameras, FPV (first person view) capability, and a bunch of other cool features into these miniature flying machinesIf you’ve been looking for a fun little flyer, you’re in the right place. This article reviews 10 of the best mini drones for […]

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18 Best Drones to Buy in 2018

2016 was an amazing year in the drone world. A ton of new products flooded the market, giving us a bigger selection to choose from than we’ve ever had.This article reviews 18 of the best drones to buy in 2018.You will find camera drones, mini drones, drones for beginners, professional pilots, and for every pilot in between.Scroll […]

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11 Best Drones With a Camera – 2018 Buyer’s Guide

Trying to do some aerial photography?Or take eye-catching videos from the sky?Consumer drones have become the best and most cost-efficient way to get a bird’s eye view of the world around us.If you’re looking for a flying camera, this article breaks down 11 of the best camera drones for any sized budget.From top manufacturers like DJI, […]

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