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Drone School
$9.99This 73-page collection of articles from RotorDrone magazine will give you a better understanding of drones, from the basics of the aircraft to gear and gadgets, mastering flight, and troubleshooting tips. Drone School covers topics that range from an introduction for the novice pilot to advanced tips that even the veteran pilot will find useful.
This collection includes:
The Basics: From how a multirotor works to radio basics and
FPV systems
Flight Success: Flight modes, programming a flight controller, eliminating flyaways, and more
Gear & Gadgets: Building a quad kit, soldering techniques, speed control secrets, and battery care
Frequently Asked Questions: Reader questions tackled by our experts, plus key tips to succeed at creating a business flying
your drone
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This handy guide will help you with everything from flight modes to how to program your speed controls and tips on setting up your video camera. You’ll also find expert setup and flight tips as well as information you need to know about brushless motors, battery use and care, and the most used tools and equipment. This 32-page book is the ultimate reference for getting the most out of your multirotor system. It has a spiral binding so it will stay open for easy reference, and its heavy high-gloss pages are easy to clean. RotorDrone Essentials is the ideal resource for both new and experienced multirotor pilots Learn More -
Written by our senior tech editor, Gerry Yarrish, this popular book has been helping thousands of RC pilots earn their wings for more than a decade. Now updated with the latest radio technology, the lowdown on electric and glow power systems, and setup tips for ARFs, this new version will continue to educate the next generation of fliers. Gerry brings a lifetime of knowledge and experience in the hobby to this comprehensive beginner’s guide and showcases the latest airplanes and equipment. From setting up your RC workshop and building your first serious model airplane, to taking off and landing, this book includes all the tips and tricks you’ll need to know to get in the air. Get ready to have some fun!
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Filled with advice from some of the hobby’s most experienced pros, RC Helicopter How-Tos, Volume 2 covers everything from building and assembly basics to first hovers and advanced 3D aerobatics. Knowledge is power and you’ll be amazed at how quickly you progress while avoiding common mistakes encountered by every RC aviator. In no time at all, you’ll be impressing your friends at the flying field and will be well on your way to becoming a better helicopter pilot!
Get expert advice on:
- Basic hovering
- Advance flight techniques
- Engine tuning
- Radio setup tips
- Building techniques
- Hot 3D maneuvers
- Assembly and maintenance tips
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- Basic hovering
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Compiled from the most informative articles on electric-powered flight in Model Airplane News and Electric Flight, this book offers the latest e-flight information, the best how-to articles and tips and techniques from the pros. You'll learn how to choose the right power system, make perfect soldering joints, program your speed control and much more. Learn More -
Flight techniques for RC pilots, from the basics to 3D
Improve your flight skills and take your piloting to the next level. Learn how to perfect basic takeoffs, straight lines and landings, along with complex precision and 3D maneuvers. Whether you’re flying an electric foamie or a giant-scale aerobat this new full-color book, compiled from the best of Model Airplane News and Electric Flight, Is a must-have for any serious RC pilot!
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From the editors of Model Airplane News, this handy general use guide is perfect for anyone who wants to get the most from his or her computer radio system. With all of the basics for understanding how to use your transmitter’s program menus, we show you all you need to know to dial in your aircraft’s flight performance. This 30-page reference guide is printed on heavy-coated paper so it will hold up well at the flying field and it’s spiral bound so it lays flat with its pages open while you’re adjusting your transmitter. Intended for sport pilots, this guide will be useful for working with all brands of programmable radio systems.
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-Basic model control setup for sport aircraft
-System and Function Menu breakdowns
-Dual rates & sub-trim use for easier flying
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Spiral-bound flight guide
From the editors of Model Airplane News, this flightbox reference guide tells you everything you need to know to perform basic and intermediate aerobatics. It has illustrated, step-by-step techniques that cover everything from precision loops and rolls to the split-S, Cuban-8, avalanche and more! Radio programming tips and setup techniques from the pros ensure your aerial success. This 32-page guide has a spiral binding so it will stay open on the flightline, and its heavy-coated paper won’t absorb grease or oil. Learn More