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Why do I need insurance cover for my drone? Insurance is designed to give you peace of mind should something unforeseen happen. It’s relatively well known that accidents can and do happen when operating a drone, even with the most skilled drone operators. Without insurance, you may need to pay for repairs or replacement out of your own pocket, because no matter how careful you are, you can’t control the outcome of an accident, theft or fire.  Is my drone covered under my contents policy? If you’re an AA Insurance customer your drone is covered under your contents policy for...

After a severe 6.9 magnitude earthquake on Hawaii’s Big Island, the eruption of the Kilauea volcano has more than 10,000 fleeing, forcing them to evacuate from their homes. The outbreak of the lava began after hundreds of small tremors and earthquakes in the days following said outbreak followed the total collapse of the crater floor on the volcanic cone of Puu Oo. Though the FAA have issued a Temporary Flight Restriction, or TFR, for the entire area, one drone user took to the skies to capture the volcano’s eruption, the spewing lava, and all that came with it in the...

Mini and Nano drones take all of the fun that drones bring and back them into a micro amount of packaging. They’re cute, tons of fun, and come with many surprises. A lot of people overlook these categories of drones, especially nanos, because they’re so tiny, but we’re here to change everyone’s mind! Micro and nano drones are awesome in their own little ways. Some of them have features that are larger than life, while others remain as simple as possible to focus on the flight experience instead. Either way, we love them.  Check out the Micro and Nano drones...

Buy a small drone with its own remote control. This could be a JJRC H36 or FQ777-124 with soft plastic (safe) blades with blade protectors. If the child is under 6, be careful. They tend to fly the drone into the ceiling - over and over again. Give children a flying lesson with the drone turned off, hold the drone, and as they manipulate the controls, you simulate what it will do. That saves batteries and decreases crashes. Use bed sheets or fabric curtains to create a safe flying zone, and recruit a “drone catcher” who knows how to pick up...