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NEWS: Drone Racing on the Rise - ESPN to Broadcast
· Tagged: News
The International Drone Racing Association have announced a partnership with broadcaster ESPN to make FPV drone racing the next big thing in sport.
DJI Inspire 1 Upgrade Warning
· Tagged: Drone Repair, Tech Support
The most recent release notes from DJI have identified a potential issue caused by a security update leaving Inspire 1 models unable to exit Transport mode.
NEWS: DJI Announce New Social Platform App DJI+ Discover
· Tagged: News
World leading drone manufacturer DJI have rolled out a new app for iOS and Android called DJI+ Discover with options for social and professional networking.
Phantom 4 VERSUS Phantom 3 Pro: Plus Our Take On The Apple Launch
· Tagged: DJI
Heliguy compare the DJI Phantom 4 versus the Phantom 3 Professional and express their thoughts on both the new Phantom and DJI's launch strategy.
NEWS: DJI And Yuneec Locked In Patent Dispute
· Tagged: News
The first case of its kind in the drone market is underway with DJI filing a lawsuit against rival manufacturer Yuneec claiming infringement of two patents.
DJI Phantom 4 Review - UPDATE
· Tagged: DJI
Heliguy give a hands on DJI Phantom 4 review, announced by DJI March 1st and pre-orders made from 23rd March 2016. Call us 0191 296 1024 to discuss.
INTERVIEW: How UK Firefighters are Using Drones to Save Lives and Property
· Tagged: News
A drone trial by a UK fire service is proving a success. Mid & West Wales uses a DJI Inspire 1 and is now planning to fly the Zenmuse XT thermal camera.
Fixing a Water Damaged Drone: First Response, Repairing & Waterproofing
· 1 comment · Tagged: Tech Support
What can you do if your drone crashes in water? Here are some Heliguy hints & tips on the best ways of dealing with a waterlogged quadcopter.
DJI Zenmuse XT FLIR Thermal: Resolutions, Framerates & Lenses
DJI's game changing Zenmuse XT thermal camera for drones is now available to order from Heliguy. The XT is compatible with the Inspire 1 and the Matrice.
NEWS: DJI Phantom 4 Announced
· Tagged: News
DJI reveal the new Phantom 4. Collision avoidance, subject tracking, tap and fly, improved camera and more. All for just £1229. Pre-order from us today.
Yuneec Q500 4K versus DJI Phantom 3 Pro
· Tagged: DJI
Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K v DJI Phantom 3 Professional. Does the Q500 have what it takes to steal the P3's crown or is the Phantom still the best quadcopter?
DJI Rumours - Another Phantom 3, Phantom 4, Inspire 2 or Osmo 2?
· Tagged: News
DJI rumours. Will there by a Phantom 4 or an Inspire 2 in March now that DJI has dropped the price of its popular Phantom 3 Professional camera drone.
Top 10 Drone Pilot Errors
· Tagged: News
The top 10 errors that drone pilots make. How to reduce your chances of crashing.
DJI Launches New Weatherproof Drone Motors
· Tagged: News
A weatherproof motor for drones has been announced by manufacturer DJI. The E2000 has enhanced protection from dust and water.
Heliguy Commercial Drone Pilot Training on BBC Radio
· Tagged: News
Heliguy talks to the BBC about training courses for commercial drone pilots. Heliguy school is the only one based in the North of England.
Lufthansa's DJI Drone Link-up
· Tagged: News
Lufthansa & DJI are linking up to provide drone services to industry. Will the big boys be tough competition for small operators of drones?
New: Amimon CONNEX Mini for Wireless HD Video
· Tagged: News
The Amimon Connex Mini is a smaller, lighter and cheaper version of the highly acclaimed Connex zero latency HD video transmission system.
INTERVIEW: Thames Water on Drones, Health & Safety, and Their £4bn Tunnel
· Tagged: News
Thames Water is using DJI drones to inspect its sites. Their Security Specialist tells Heliguy how he uses UAVs to save time and money.
DJI Phantom 3 Pro Bundle Deal
· Tagged: News
Great deals for DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone. Heliguy bargain bundles including a hard shell backpack or a second smart battery.
Drone Photography Competition Winners
· Tagged: News
The winners of Heliguy's 2015 drone photography competition have been announced. The images will be incorporated into our new look website.
