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(Pocket-lint) – There have been leaks aplenty surrounding the DJI Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro drones. We’ve not only seen packaging but full videos of the framework for the Mini 2’s successors and their specifications. The latest leak gives us an idea of how much the new sub 250g quadcopters will cost though and, well, it’s not looking good for anyone on a budget. According to Twitter user Jasper Ellens – 27 Leaks (@JasperEllens), the DJI Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro will be announced in late April, followed by deliveries in May. He claimed prices will be on…

If you want to become the best aerobatic pilot possible, you need to master key maneuvers by taking small steps. First, make sure you’re proficient in performing maneuvers like inverted flight, vertical and horizontal rolls, inside and outside loops and stall turns. You can then perform these moves in sequences to create show-stopping routines. In this post, I’ll highlight a precision maneuver called the Figure-M, which incorporates two stall turns with a little twist. Without further hesitation, let’s get started! Before we Begin Before you attempt your first Figure-M, it’s important that you’re able to perform vertical rolls, the stall…

(Pocket-lint) – With drones becoming more popular over the past few years – as the consumer drone market exploded – more and more people took to these easy-to-fly smart quadcopters to film their outdoor exploits. For the first time it enabled pretty much anyone to get stunning aerial footage, because you know longer had to hire a helicopter and camera crew to do it.  But with the rise of these affordable and portable machines came the necessity for regulation that applies to pretty much any drone that isn’t a toy. So what are those rules and regulations? Do you even…

Setting up the gear doors on the P-51 for the first time isn’t that difficult assuming you are given some ground rules. I’ve been building for many years, but never set one up with the scale features as on the CARF P-51. The P-51 has outer doors attached to the retract struts and inner gear doors that articulate open/closed in a sequence with the retracts. Of course, a special retract air valve (Ultra Precision 2) is needed to control all this action (installation should be similar using electric retract system as well). All these functions operating together can be quite…

(Pocket-lint) – Many suspect that the DJI Mini 3 Pro may be nearing release, we’ve seen numerous leaks over the last couple of months, and they just keep on coming. The latest leak reveals the full specifications of the upcoming drone, and if they prove to be correct, it sounds like a massive upgrade on its predecessor. The news comes via Jasper Ellens on Twitter, who also leaked the expected pricing. The one thing that was still missing in all of these was the #specificationsheet of the #Mini3Pro. I especially thank @rquandt for this.If you want even more info. Join…

Warbirds with powerful engines usually develop high operating temps unless they are carefully integrated into the airframe. Therefore, they really need a custom designed cooling baffle to keep temps down. Those that think the big round hole in the cowl is going to cool that engine, as is, are usually in for a surprise after that first flight. Just go look at virtually any full scale aircraft, and you’ll see cooling baffles as part of the trim under/behind the cowls. No matter how many times you tell guys “Air takes the path of least resistance” they won’t believe until they…

(Pocket-lint) – DJI tweeted it will announce something on 10 May, teasing it will reveal “a twist in the plot”. Now, retail listings and even a full-blown YouTube video are showing an unannounced DJI Mini 3 Pro and its controller. The video is an unboxing from YouTuber DM Productions – shared on the same day as DJI’s teaser tweet. In the video, YouTuber DM Productions said the footage came from someone who got their hands on a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone early. The video provides a thorough look at the drone, including its obstacle avoidance sensors, as well as…

(Pocket-lint) – After months of leaks and rumours, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is finally here – and it sure seems worth the wait. The DJI Mini series has traditionally been filled with entry-level offerings, but we’re not sure if this is by choice, or simply a side-effect of designing to a 250g weight limit. With the Mini 3 Pro, however, things are quite different. DJI has somehow managed to cram in tri-directional obstacle avoidance and a slew of new features without increasing the weight. The new drone can fly for 34-minutes at a time with its included battery, and…

The best recruiting tool the Navy ever deployed was the movie Top Gun. It worked on me! I went to the recruiter and told him I wanted to fly F-14s. I ended up flying P-3s, but the Tomcat left such an indelible impression that I have always wanted an RC F-14. So when I ran into Keith Davis of FenderBean RC at Super Jets South and saw his amazing F-14 Tomcat, I had to break out my drool towel. The F-14 has always been a bit of Holy Grail in the RC…

ProTek RC releases variety of new products including a multi-function backpack, cutting tools, cleaning brush, small transmitter case are among the new items.ProTek RC is known for its wide variety of high-performance products and now there are several new items available in the product line. From a new 1:10 multi-function backpack to a 10×10 pop-up canopy set to new cutting tools and cleaning brush to new transport cases, ProTek RC is adding eight new products to its trusted line.Here is a look at the latest ProTek RC products available at your local hobby store or at AMainHobbies.com. PTK-8005 ProTek RC 1:10…