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September 21, 2016 14The world leader in drone technology, DJI, are bringing out an exciting new product for those looking for the next big thing in the realm of drone flying - the DJI Mavic! Scheduled for release later this month you will now have the perfect combination of technological excellence, sleek styling, and, a highly capable drone platform to include on your Christmas list. The DJI Mavic is a definite must see for the serious droner, or, those just starting out!
What sets the DJI Mavic Drone apart from the rest
Apart from being a part of the impressive DJI stable of drones, the Mavic craft is designed to fold down to an easily transportable 20cm x 10cm. Easily and unobtrusively stowed away in your backpack to take anywhere. The DJI Mavic has a 4K camera on a 3 axis gimbal as standard so you wont miss any of those moments -
September 19, 2016 13
GoPro are widely known for their premium sport action cameras and highly mountable accessories but a GoPro drone? This September 19, 2016 at 9am Pacific US Time, GoPro will be releasing their very first camera drone. Good things come to those who wait but GoPro have focused on what goes around comes around, naming their first drone the GoPro Karma Drone!
So why buy the Karma Drone?
Let us shed some light on what we may see come with the release. From what weve seen, unsubstantiated, GoPros Karma Drone will be a nimble yet smooth creature, being able to keep up with your speediest cycling mates or follow your latest holiday adventure! GoPro sport cameras are used through out many action sports and theres no doubt this drone will be designed to be an aerial addition to this. It is rumored to be modular also, with perhaps a GoPro Hero 5 being
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September 16, 2016 11
Indoor Flying returns to Etsa Park Netball Stadium, Mile End
SSL and Model Flight are pleased to announce that Indoor Flying is coming back to ETSA Park now the netball season is over. $10 to fly, free to spectate.
Thursday 15th September 7:00 9:00
Thursday 20th October 7:00 9:00
Thursday 17th November 7:00 9:00
Thursday 15th December 7:00 9:00
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August 17, 2016 11
In Australia, the National Science Week is an annual celebration of science and technology. It is held at schools throughout the nation with thousands of individuals from students, to professionals getting involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. This year Modelflight were fortunate enough to play a small part in this curriculum initiative holding sessions at two local primary schools; Burnside Primary and Scotch College Junior School showing some of the technologies involved with drones and multirotors. While visiting the two schools we spoke with around 250-students from middle to upper primary year groups. In 2016 the theme for National Science Week was
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May 12, 2016 14
Proudly brought to you by Modelflight RC
In conjunction with Southern Soaring League (SSL) and the Model Aerosport SA Inc (MASA)
Scheduled: Thursday May-19th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Scheduled: Thursday July-21st, 7:30pm - 9:30pmFree to spectate and only $10 to participate (all proceeds going to SSL Club)
Well its back on again! We are very excited to announce that with the support of Southern Soaring League (SSL) and the MASA we have been able to lock down the use of the southern half of Ridley Centre at the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds.
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April 06, 2016 23
Model Flight was proud to support this major RC thermal soaring event held at the SSL field at Milang SA. Near perfect conditions faced the 27 competitors on Saturday. Light southerly winds and temperatures in the mid 20s. 7 qualifying rounds were flown on the Saturday and a further 5 on Sunday morning with the fly-off rounds commencing after lunch.
[caption id="attachment_9367" align="alignnone" width="912"] John Tonkes landing his Pike Perfection[/caption]
The top 7 pilots after qualifying went into a 3 round fly-off to determine the winner. Stronger winds and less thermals were evident as these competitors aimed for a 15 minute flight after a 3-5 second launch on the electric winches that were used throughout the competition. This was the only
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March 31, 2016 12
Another big crowd rocked up for the March indoor meeting at ETSA Park. It was great to see members from Noarlunga, Holdfast, SSL, Hummocks, Constellation, AMA and more in attendance.
[caption id="attachment_9330" align="alignnone" width="910"] L-R, Greg Leigh, Shaun Jacobsen and Jarryd Jacobsen (UM Beast)[/caption]
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March 21, 2016 11
If you are looking for some RC plane events in your state, check out the below list showing events coming up in 2016.
Date Event Location JR Aerotow Scale Glider Event 25th - 28th March Jerilderie Racecourse, NSW Adelaide Jet Action -
March 01, 2016 14
News of the latest release from DJI are emerging. The Phantom 4 has an all new gimbal, quick release propellers and is rumoured to have the option of carrying 2 batteries that offers 40 minute flight times.
Follow me with Collision avoidance
The new Phantom 4 is rumoured to have an auto-follow solution integrated directly in the DJI Go app. The pilot will be able to select the object or person to follow from the app and the drone will handle everything else (focus, zoom...).
If the rumour are accurate, the Phantom 4 will include a collision avoidance system that will allow to enjoy your activity while the quadcopter automatically films you from the right angle, with the right distance and the right focus.
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February 25, 2016 6
We had our best attendance at the Indoor meeting at ETSA Park in February for many months. There were foamie shock flyers, small quadcopters, indoor helicopters and foamie warbirds doubling up as pylon racers and one lonely hand launch glider.
[caption id="attachment_9260" align="alignnone" width="450"] Mike's fleet for the night[/caption]
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