Mandatory pre-flight checklist: 15 points you cannot ignore
Complete pre-flight checklist with 15 essential points to ensure safe flights. From hardware inspection to EASA legal requirements.
Miguel Santos
How to properly calibrate your drone’s IMU and compass
Complete guide to calibrating your drone’s IMU and compass. Learn the step-by-step process for DJI and Autel, when to recalibrate, and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Drones with thermal cameras: updated buying guide
Practical buying guide for thermal camera drones in 2026. We compare the DJI Mavic 3T, Autel EVO II Dual 640T V3, and other models, with specs checked in September 2026, DJI Store prices, and practical applications.
DJI vs Autel vs Skydio: ecosystem comparison in 2026
Detailed comparison of the three main drone ecosystems in 2026: DJI, Autel Robotics, and Skydio. Models, prices, software quality, European support, and recommendations by user type.
Swarm intelligence: when dozens of drones work together
Swarm technology enables dozens of drones to operate in coordinated autonomy. From military applications to agriculture and search and rescue, we explore the state of the art in 2026 and European research in this fascinating field.
Underwater Drone: Best Aquatic Models in 2026
Underwater Drone: The Complete Guide to Underwater ROVs I’ll be straight with you: when we talk about drones, most people think of machines that fly. But there is a whole world underwater, and underwater drones are making it accessible to everyone. Diving, fishing, industrial inspection, underwater filmmaking, marine research: the applications are genuinely fascinating. In … Read more
Drone Batteries: How to Extend Their Lifespan [2026 Guide]
Drone Batteries: Everything You Need to Know I’ll be direct: the battery is the component that most influences your drone experience. It determines how long you fly, how the drone behaves, and, if you don’t treat it well, it can become a source of serious problems. From fires to mid-flight crashes, poorly maintained batteries are … Read more
Drone Maintenance: How to Care for Your Equipment
Drone Maintenance: How to Care for Your Equipment Let me be direct: most drone pilots ignore maintenance until something goes wrong. A broken propeller mid-flight, a motor failure, a swollen battery, all of this can be avoided with basic, regular care. In this guide, I’ll cover the complete pre-flight checklist, post-flight cleaning, battery care, proper … Read more
Drone Racing in Portugal: How to Get Started in 2026
Drone Racing in Portugal: Complete Guide to Get Started Speed varies with the build and course. Do not confuse an advertised top speed with a race average. I’ll cover everything: what drone racing is, the necessary equipment, how much it costs, how to train, and how to find the community in Portugal. What Is Drone … Read more
Drone for Aerial Photography: Equipment and Techniques [2026]
Drone for Aerial Photography: The Ultimate Guide I’ll be direct: aerial photography with drones has completely changed the way we see the world. What once required a helicopter and thousands of euros, today you can achieve with equipment that fits in a backpack. But choosing the right drone, mastering the settings and composition techniques, that … Read more