How to reset a drone - full process

How to reset a drone [DJI, Parrot, Smart Batteries and Controllers]

There are a large number of reasons of why you want to reset a drone. A factory reset solves a load of problems such as intermittent power problems, gimbal calibration issues, as well as other calibration issues. Typically, a hard reset returns your drone to the factory default settings which can act as a great base to return to. Sometimes, the factory reset of a drone does not solve all of the problems and you may have to also reset the controller or the smart battery which have their own internal processing systems. Here is how to reset a drone.

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What are bad things about drones

What are bad things about drones? Data, Science and Legal…

There are many positive things about drones and quadcopters. They are a technological advancement that has a great potential for improving things like live organ delivery, security, surveying and asset management, and much more. However, like other bits of technology, the introduction of drones has also created some downsides. In this article, we’re going to go over the bad things about drones and what negative effects drones might cause in the near future.

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Why does my drone footage look grainy?

Why does my drone footage look grainy? [SOLVED]

Getting amazing drone footage is more of an art than a science. You’ve probably seen all of the YouTube videos where they have amazing footage completely noise-free and you are struggling to replicate it. It is surprisingly easy to collect rubbish footage if you skim over some of the most important settings. Nothing will compensate for having a basic knowledge of photography which includes shutter speed, frame rate, color profile, exposure, and much more. But, in this article we are going to go over everything you need to know about why you’re drone footage may look grainy and how you can solve it.

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Why is my drone footage wavy? [10 ways to combat it!]

Why is my drone footage wavy? The jello effect

Capturing amazing drone footage is becoming easier and easier. But, with all of the advances in technology sometimes things go wrong. Because the majority of drones are mass produced there are some tolerances in the manufacturing process which can result in footage issues. One of the most common in the DJI Mavic series of drones is the Jell-O effect. This results in drone footage that is wavy and has distortions on the sides or middle of the footage. It typically looks like waves progressing through the image from top to bottom but can also look more jagged than waves.

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Why does my drone toilet bowl?

Why does my drone toilet bowl?

When you are flying your drone there are few scarier incidents than an uncontrollable toilet bowl movement from your drone. This movement is when the drone moves from side to side in a slight curve whilst also, potentially, moving forward and backward too. There is no doubt that this is incredibly scary. The amplitude of the movement can become very large. This means that any overhanging branches or obstructions could easily come into contact with your drone as it uncontrollably oscillates from side to side. In this article, we are going over all of the reasons why drones toilet bowl and exactly what you can do about it to make sure it never happens to you.

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Why is my drone footage choppy? [SOLVED]

Why is my drone footage choppy? [SOLVED]

The reason many people buy a drone is to get cinematic footage that will impress your friends and online subscribers or followers. Some people love the simple ability to capture some incredible footage of their trips and their local beautiful places. However, sometimes the drone footage doesn’t come out as you expect. There are a number of software and hardware features in a drone which interplay to create amazing footage but get one of these settings or features calibrated incorrectly you can quickly create very choppy drone footage. In this article we going to cover exactly what is causing your drone footage to be choppy and all of the simple steps that you can take for capturing amazingly smooth drone footage.

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What happens when you lose your drone? Drone flying pro

What happens when you lose your drone?

Losing a drone is one of the greatest fears that any drone pilot has. When you fly your drone there is always the possibility that something will go wrong. It is only your ability to anticipate and recover from incidents and accidents that will help you stay out of trouble. However, even the most robust and experienced pilots still run the risk of having a drone go missing in action. In this article, we’re going to go over everything you need to know about what happens when you lose your drone. We’ll also cover the important features of your drone that you need to always have on file and will talk about the steps that you need to go through when (or preferably if) you lose your drone.

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How do I check my DJI battery health?

How do I check my DJI battery health? A FULL GUIDE

Checking your DJI battery health will provide you with the confidence that you need to fly your drone in a range of challenging conditions. Drone batteries are made of a lithium polymer composite and are the best combination of lightweight and energy density. It’s only been in recent years that this technology has evolved beyond lithium batteries that you find in your laptop. Because these batteries are very different to other consumer batteries on the market you have to make sure that they are maintained in a very specific way which keeps the battery healthy and able to perform at its optimum level.

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When you should change your drone’s propeller

When you should change your drone’s propeller – 9 symptoms

Drone propellers are a very important part of the drone. They are to a drone what tyres are to a car. They keep the drone in the air and allow you to do a range of really awesome things in 3D space. Drone propellers are inexpensive and, probably, one of the most overlooked replaceable components. Drone propellers are easy to replace yourself and can save you a whole range of issues including drone destroying crashes. In this article, we can look at when you should replace your drones propellers and the sorts of symptoms to look for.

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Why are drones so loud?

Why are drones so loud? [FULL ANSWER]

If you have ever flown a drone you instantly become aware of how loud they really are. When you see other people’s drone footage online you very rarely get to hear exactly how loud the drone is. The drones noise can be anywhere from a small high-pitched buzz all of the way to an annoying throbbing which can be heard for quite some distance. In this article we can cover why drones are so loud and exactly what you can do to stop your drone from becoming too loud. Also, we will look at the science behind the latest technology to reduce the noise that drones make as they are flying.

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