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Number Plates for Drones?
· Tagged: Drone Law
Number plates for drones are being tested in Denmark. They're electronic ones that will identify and track UAVs as they fly around.
Phantom X - Fact or Fiction?
· Tagged: News
DJI's Phantom X. Is it fact, fiction or a mixture of both? The drone manufacturer's video shows off a concept craft with exciting features.
Order Early for Christmas
· Tagged: News
Christmas is a super busy period at Heliguy so make sure you order in plenty of time. Here are the last posting dates for Christmas 2015.
DJI Buys Share in High-end Camera Maker, Hasselblad
· Tagged: News
DJI has acquired a strategic minority stake in the Swedish, high-end camera manufacturer Hasselblad. They make mapping and survey cameras.
More UK Police Drone Trials with DJI Inspire Quadcopter
· Tagged: News
More police forces have started drone trials and they're using DJI Inspire 1 aircraft. Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Forces are the latest.
New Inspire Props and Motors and a Flying Computer
· Tagged: News
- DJI have announced new props and motors for the Inspire 1. They've also released the Manifold –an onboard computer for software development.
GoPro USB Warning
· Tagged: News
Upgrading your GoPro firmware means you'll loose FPV on your DJI drone. If you try to revert to the earlier version your camera will break.
Back to the Future for a Hoverboard Drone Record
· Tagged: News
Pre-order your hoverboard from Heliguy. A Canadian engineer has developed a 30 mph drone that you stand on and fly. How cool is that?
Beginner Mode Can Catch You Out
· Tagged: DJI
The Beginner Mode on the DJI Phantom 3 range is a great setting when you're flying drones for the first time but it can catch you unawares.
Sergio Aguero Scores an Inspirational Drone Goal
· Tagged: News
Top footballer Sergio Aguero has been showing off his drone flying skills in a new commercial. Heliguy reveals that all is not as it seems.
£2,500 Reward for Stolen Drone Equipment Information
· Tagged: News
A £2,500 reward is offered for information about £40,000's worth of stolen drone equipment. A van was broken into at an airport near Dublin.
New Phantom 3 Motors
· Tagged: News
- DJI has produced new Phantom 3 motors for Professional and Advanced models. Old & new motors don't mix –the central boards are different.
Osmo: The Aerial Gimbal has Landed
· Tagged: DJI
- DJI Osmo –a handheld 3 axis stabilised camera has just been released. Take a look at this new device that brings aerial tech down to earth.
Drone Regulations for Europe
· Tagged: Drone Law
European drone regulations are hovering over the horizon. What changes could the new laws mean for hobby pilots and commercial operators?
Heliguy has the First DJI Inspire 1 Pros in the Country
· Tagged: DJI
Heliguy has the first DJI Inspire 1 Pros in the UK. The Pro comes with a 16MP stills and 4K video micro four thirds camera and a 15mm lens.
4K or not 4K? That is the Question
· Tagged: DJI
So much talk about 4K footage, 4K cameras and 4K TV's but is 4K the answer? Find out about UHD, its pros and its cons.
Drones for sport
· Tagged: News
Drones are being used in sport more and more. They're not just being used to cover events, they're also being used increasingly for training.
Unsafe Drone Flying: Who to Tell and What the Rules Are
· Tagged: Drone Law
Unsafe drone flying and privacy. What you need to know if you're a hobby pilot, a commercial operator or a member of the public.
DJI Focus for Inspires and Ronins
· Tagged: DJI
DJI Focus from Heliguy is a remote follow focus system for the Inspire 1 Pro quadcopter & the Ronin and Ronin-M handheld camera stabilisers.
Lightbridge 2 vs Amimon CONNEX
· Tagged: DJI
DJI Lightbridge 2 is a new, faster and longer range control and video transmission system for professional drones. How does it compare?
