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0% Finance from Heliguy

Heliguy is now offering 0% finance on drones and equipment as well as on CAA training for a PFAW commercial pilot qualification.

Freefly ALTA has Landed

Freefly ALTA has landed at Heliguy. It's a high spec hexacopter designed to carry top flight cameras including RED Dragon and ALEXA Mini.

X5 or X5R? Two Great New Cameras for the Inspire 1

Which is better for the DJI Inspire 1? The Zenmuse X5 camera or the more professional X5R which saves 4K video in loss-less RAW on an SSD?

Heliguy and DJI - 100% Design

    Heliguy and DJI are heading for 100% Design –UK's largest and longest running contemporary design event at Olympia London September 23-26.

New DJI Inspire X5 Cameras

Two new cameras for the DJI Inspire 1 quadcopter take aerial video to a new level. The X5 and X5R are serious upgrades for the current X3.

Heliguy Gains ISO 9001

Heliguy has gained ISO 9001 certification. It is a way of demonstrating that you are committed to quality in all areas of your business.

Inspire Pro Camera

Rumours of a new camera for the DJI Inspire 1. There's talk of a micro four thirds 16 megapixel sensor and a narrower angle lens. Zoom too?

Phantom 3 Comparison

There are 3 drones in the DJI Phantom 3 range. After the addition of the Standard and firmware upgrades, here's a quick guide to the series.

Defence Against Drones

Defence against drones. Everything from shotguns to lasers are being tried to protect from back garden snoopers to international terrorists.

Training from Heliguy Inspires Police Force

Heliguy has helped Cumbria Police with drone training so that they can use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to beat crime and to keep people safe.

Ronin or Ronin-M? Weighing Them Up

The DJI Ronin and Ronin-M are great camera stabilisation gimbals for handheld use or for mounting on jibs and cranes but which is better?

DJI Matrice 100 Test Flights

The DJI Matrice 100 is the stable-mate of the Inspire 1 and is designed for research and development work. Heliguy's tech team reviews it.

Unlock DJI GO No Fly Zones

Qualified pilots can now get round the No Fly Zone restrictions on DJI GO app by emailing DJI some paperwork about their flight plans.

Drone Batteries on Airliners

Taking your drone on holiday? Here are the airline safety rules which prevent serious accidents with Li-Po drone batteries in your baggage.

DJI Matrice 100 is Here

The DJI Matrice 100 has arrived at Heliguy. The new stable-mate of the DJI Inspire 1 can be adapted to carry different sensors and payloads.

DJI GO app for Phantom 3, Inspire 1 and Matrice 100

The new DJI GO app has been released for the Phantom 3, Inspire 1 and Matrice 100 range of drones. The DJI GO app replaces the DJI Pilot app.

New DJI Phantom 3 Standard

The new DJI Phantom 3 Standard has been unveiled. It's lighter and cheaper than the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced or the DJI Phantom 3 Professional.

The Best DJI Phantom 3 Cases

Looking for DJI Phantom 3 cases? Do you need a hard shell backpack, a hard case or a hard case with wheels and extendible handle?

DJI Inspire 1 vs DJI Matrice 100

    DJI Inspire 1 vs DJI Matrice 100. The DJI Matrice 100 is about to go on sale so how does it compare with its stablemate –the DJI Inspire 1?

Can You Use Your Drone for Geospatial Mapping?

Can you use your drone for geospatial mapping? Soon there'll be an app so that your DJI Phantom 3 or Inspire 1 can capture mapping data.