Propulsion Test Stand Manufacturer RCbenchmark Rebrands as Tyto Robotics

Posted on August 18, 2021 by dan

RCbenchmark, a Canadian manufacturer serving the drone industry, recently announced that it has changed its name to Tyto Robotics. The name change is accompanied by several major changes as the company releases a new product line and enters the wind tunnel testing space. Founded in 2014, the company originally offered small 5 kgf test stands for the RC (remote-controlled) community, hence the name ‘RCbenchmark’. Since launching the company, they have continuously added larger products to…

Drone Champions AG Unveil “Big Drone,” a Manned Aerobatic Hexacopter

Posted on February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by dan

Drone Champions AG, creators of the Drone Champions League and DCL – The Game, have announced their newest innovation, a manned drone capable of aerobatic manoeuvres such as rolls and loops. The “Big Drone” is the brainchild of Drone Champions founder Herbert Weirather, who personally assisted in the testing process, sitting in the single-seat machine as it was piloted via RC control by former Drone Champions League contender and two times world champion Mirko Cesena…

PCS Edventures offer $15,000 Worth of Prizes for Creative solutions using drones

Posted on September 14, 2018September 13, 2018 by dan

PCS Edventures continue their STEM education drive with a contest which looks to explore the creativity of the next generation of drone pilots. Amazing things happen when you put the power in the hands of your students. When learners open their minds to a place where imagination and innovation run freely with creativity and ingenuity, there’s no limit to what they can accomplish. With the freedom of inquiry, the sky’s the limit — there’s no…

Hyperlow Unibody Frame: In Depth Review

Posted on November 1, 2017May 9, 2018 by dan

Hyperlow Unibody Freestyle Frame Build: This Unibody frame is an inventive way to tailor your build to your own particular fly style and COG preferences. There are two build configurations with this frame, the traditional top mount or the mid mount. For this edition of the build series we have gone for the more traditional top mount set up. Purely for practical reasons. Build set up: DYS F4 DYS 4in1 30a esc Foxeer 2206 2700kv…

RaGG-e Whoop Frame: Review

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2018 by dan

First Impressions On opening up the creative packaging we were very impressed with the finish on the frame, the material used is HDPE plastic which looks smooth with the two coloured layers and the CNC cutting has been precise. On overall impressions of the style and materials used, this whoop frame gets a 10/10. With the two colour styling you can easily tell this is the creation of Thomas Ashley, the driving force and designer…

The Riot Pro 250R Review: The Fpv Rracer From Thrust UAV

Posted on March 9, 2017May 9, 2018 by dan

The carbon fiber frame has been gel dipped in white to make it truly stand out on any track, and works very well with the LEDs and polycarbonate skirts. An advanced F4 flight controller specially engineered for the Riot, with a fully integrated PDB this makes changing or upgrading parts easy for even the newest of pilots. One of the most unique features about the Riot is the 52 integrated LED’S which are…