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Introducing the Freefly Pilot

The Freefly Pilot is their latest product, designed to reduce the barriers of filmmakers and offer even greater control over devices including the MōVI series.

News: DJI Partner with 3DR & CAA emergency service regulations change

Drone News: Heliguy look into the partnership with DJI and 3DR and the exemption by the CAA for the UK Emergency Services from part of the Air Navigation Order

DJI Matrice 200 vs Inspire 2

Heliguy compares the Matrice 200 and Inspire 2 to see which is more suited to each industry looking at appearance, performance, battery life and cameras.

Heliguy Recommendations to Avoid User Error Flyaways

Heliguy looks into the main causes of drone flyaways caused by user error and advise pilots on how to prevent them.

UK Drone Registration Plans Announced

Soon you'll have to register your drone before you're able to use it, the UK government has announced. Read more in this article.

Heliguy Snapshot - Andrew Bryson

Heliguy interviews Northumberland based photographer and videographer. Discussed his career, the benefits of using UAVs and advice on for future drone users.

Five Reasons to Choose Heliguy for your CAA Drone Training

Heliguy are a CAA approved NQE, who provide training to achieve C-DOT certificate and become a fully qualified commercial drone pilots.

Heliguy's Guide to the DJI GS PRO App

DJI recently release the DJI Ground Station Pro, also known as the GS Pro. Click here to see more about its features and our user guide.

Introducing the DJI XT Pro App

DJI has released a new app for use with the Zenmuse XT Aerial Thermal Camera. The XT Pro app has a number of unique features. Click here to read more.

Upgrade DJI Spark Firmware

A step by step guide on how to update the firmware on the DJI Spark using DJI GO 4. Click here for easy to follow instructions, including screenshots.

Introducing The SLANTRANGE 3P NDVI Camera

  Heliguy is now able to offer professional surveyors the SLANTRANGE 3p NDVI solution for agriculture. Read on to find out how this impressive sensor array can fit into your surveying workflow and also how it integrates with DJI’s product ecosystem. First off, let’s look at the specifications.   Spectral Channels (Vegetation Sensor) 4 Channels Spectral... Read More

The Ultimate Freefly MoVI Comparison Guide

Find out which of Freefly's gimbal series (MoVI M5, MoVI M10, MoVI M15 or MoVI PRO) is best suited to your needs with Insider's comprehensive comparison guide.

Heliguy's Drone Flight Test: A Visual Guide

Learn the steps you'll be required to take in order to pass the final stage of our drone training course.

DJI CrystalSky VERSUS Phantom 4 Pro+ RC, iPad Pro & NVIDIA Shield

It's the battle of the monitors as Heliguy Insider pits the most popular tablet devices against each other to find out which is the best to use with your drone.

Heliguy Interviews An Air Traffic Controller

Heliguy’s Insider Blog recently had a chance to sit down with Steven Curtis, an air traffic controller who has just completed the ground school section of our PfCO drone training course. This interview has been put together to give our readers an insight into the way drone usage is monitored by air traffic control and an... Read More

DJI Spark VERSUS DJI Mavic Pro

Find out which of DJI's smaller quadcopters, the Spark or the Mavic Pro, is best suited to your needs with our Insider VERSUS guide.

Introducing the DJI Spark Mini Quadcopter

The time has come, DJI's all-new mini-quadcopter, the Spark, has arrived and we have all the details you need right here.

The Evolution of Drones as Enterprise Solutions

Heliguy's Insider Blog takes a look at the journey drones have taken over the past few years, from consumer novelty to enterprise asset.

Improving the BIM Workflow with Drones

Learn more about BIM (Building Information Modelling) methodology and how drones are set to disrupt the traditional methods of data acquisition.

Heliguy's DJI Zenmuse X5 Series Lens Guide

Find out which model of lens is right for you with our Insider Guide to lenses for the DJI Zenmuse X5 camera series.