hobby drones

DJI’s Phantom 3 Last year, the FAA rushed to implement the recreational drone registration system, saying that holiday drone sales could reach 1 million units in 2015.  Reports of actual holiday sales vary – with some analysts sticking to the 1 million number and others estimating that sales were closer …

Today marks the first anniversary of the FAA’s drone registration program, and the FAA is calling the program an “unqualified success.”  But are these numbers really as impressive as they sound? The FAA introduced drone registration for drones weighing more than .55 pounds a year ago, following a collaborative process …

Whether it’s the holidays, a birthday, or just that weird occasion when nothing but the coolest new toy will do; drones top the list of coveted gifts for both children and adults.  But before you rush out to the mall or over to your computer for a little retail therapy, …

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