FAA Issues Drone Flight Ban At Oroville Dam

The LA Times reports that the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a complete no fly zone at the Oroville Dam. As new storms approach, the threat of rising water levels and further flooding continue, however officials are optimistic that the…
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DJI Mavic Pro Lens Hood Is a Must Have Accessory

From time to time our readers share some pretty great tips with us.  Sometimes they’re so obvious we can’t believe we didn’t know about them. Long before the drone industry existed, many of us had the photography bug and whether…
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Drone Footage Of Oroville Dam

The Sacramento Bee has published drone footage of the Lake Oroville Dam showing the high water levels and water overflowing the auxilliary spillway. Last week authorities raised the alarm as the dam’s spillway suffered serious erosion damage and authorities feared it…
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DJI Mavic Propeller Guards Now Available at DJI Store

Nothing ruins a day of piloting your drone faster than smashed propellers…which often can mean a damaged drone. Now that the DJI Mavic Pro drone is shipping, DJI has added propeller guards to it’s online store along with other Mavic…
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SAFETY: Best App or Website For Drone Flight Planning ?

As if you didn’t have enough to do watching Youtube instructional videos and reading your DJI Drone manual, you also have to understand where you are flying and what airspace is restricted to drone activity. Luckily you have some hardware and…
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GEAR: DJI Phantom 4 Chinese New Year Edition

Kung Hei Fat Choy ! DJI released a Phantom 4 Chinese New Year Edition drone just in time for the Year of the Rooster and it’s awesome! Not only does it celebrate the Year of the Rooster, it’s so brightly…
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VIDEO: Orlando Passes Drone Ordinance

Orlando NBC Affiliate WESH reports Orlando, Florida has now joined the growing list of cities and counties that are regulating the use of drones.  Orlando will now charge permit fees and restrict where drones can be operated including public parks. “Effective…
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