Gaming Keyboard

Top 10 Gaming Keyboard in 2016

A quintessential part of any setup—be it gaming rig or otherwise—is a good keyboard. It’s your trusty aide when you’re pounding your opponents in Counter Strike and commanding your army in StarCraft. As such, it deserves as much recognition and respect as the graphics card you have in your case. With more switches now available in more keyboards, we've refreshed our guide to let you know what's what.

There are two core keyboard types: Mechanical keyboards have individual key switches and metal springs. Rubber dome keyboards—most modern, cheap keyboards—have a sheet of rubber that provides the resistance, tactile feeling, and registers the key press to the computer. Mechanical key switches give an unmistakable, stronger feedback as you type in the form of feeling a bump, hearing a click, and/or feeling a smooth bottom out to the keyboard’s base. Not only does it feel more satisfying than a rubber dome keyboard, it can be more precise, too.

In the early days, choosing a gaming keyboard meant a binary decision of going with either Cherry MX or membrane. That’s no longer the case. Instead, the market is now saturated with a ton of switches that offer a wide range of characteristics. The massive selection can be overwhelming even for a seasoned gamer. We’re hoping to make that decision a little less daunting with our keyboard switch guide.

If you don't care much about the mechanics of mechanical keyboards and just want to know what to use for gaming, here is the list of Top 10 Gaming Keyboard in 2016:

1. Corsair Vengeance K95 RGB

     Cost: $189.99(amazon.com)

Corsair's ultimate gaming keyboard is back, in all its mechanical, customizable, programmable glory. The Corsair K95 RGB updates the previous model Corsair Vengeance K95, with a shorter name and multicolour per-key backlighting that lets you tweak the look of the keyboard to your heart's content. With 18 dedicated macro keys and 16.8 million colours, The K95 RGB is a solid update to one of my favourite keyboards, and the model to get when you want to kick things up another notch.

For those who take PC gaming seriously, a run-of-the-mill office keyboard is probably not going to cut it. That said, gaming keyboards run the gamut, from small and simple to enormous and complex.

If the latter description appeals to you, consider the Corsair Vengeance K95 . This mechanical keyboard is enormous, but it's also an absolute joy to use and offers enough features to satisfy everyone from action/adventure aficionados to hardcore massively multiplayer online (MMO) junkies.

2. Logitech G910 Orion Spark

    Cost: $128.87(amazon.com)

Logitech's G910 Orion Spark is a completely new keyboard with completely new switches, built from the ground up for gaming and full RGB backlighting. As such, it's probably the device where we have the most to talk about because, well, it's entirely unique.

Let's start with the design of the keyboard itself, which is weird enough as it is. The G910 is a similar shape to previous keyboards in Logitech's line up—that is to say, a bit chunky. Even with the smaller of the two wrist rests attached, this thing will take up quite a bit of your desk—thanks to a row of macro keys on the side, another row on the top (above the function row), the dedicated media keys, and a phone dock

3. CoolerMaster Quick Fire XTi

    Cost: $138.06(amazon.com)

Mechanical keyboards have certainly become ubiquitous in the PC gaming market, and Cooler Master has released a number of different models over the years. From clean, minimalist ten-key-less keyboards with nary a gaming feature in sight, to full-sized keyboards with dedicated keys for extra features.

Cooler Master’s Quick Fire range specializes mostly in Cherry MX switches, providing the common trio of switch types of Blue, Red and Brown, with the occasional Green thrown into the mix. Its Quick Fire keyboards are certainly reliable and well-built, as we’ve reviewed a number of them over the years.

The latest entry to Cooler Master’s Quick Fire range is the XTi. While many manufacturers are going with full RGB backlighting and more macro buttons than you know what to do with, CM has kept the XTi surprisingly basic and compact.

4. Logitech G710+

    Cost:  $87.00(amazon.com)

Logitech has a long history of building great gaming keyboards. Its G710+ is a behemoth that’s loaded with features. The G710+ is backlit with white LEDs, and that lighting is divided into two independently controlled zones. One button manages the brightness of the WASD and Arrow keys, while the other button controls the rest of the keyboard. Each zone can be set to any of five brightness levels, including off. At lower levels, some of the larger keys (namely Shift, Tab, and Enter) are lit a bit unevenly, but that’s a minor quibble.

The G710+ has a column of six macro keys stacked on its left side. You can store three different macros in each of these and switch between them on the fly by pressing a companion button, much as you would change stations on your car radio. Unfortunately, the key you press to switch between the three collections of macros isn’t backlit, which makes it hard to locate in the dark (when you’ll need it most).

5. Roccat Ryos MK Pro

    Cost:  $109.99(amazon.com)

Roccat has been making a name for itself in the gaming peripheral market for some time, with well-made mice and keyboards that share functionality between devices and offer unique features for less. Carrying this principle forward is the Roccat Ryos MK Pro , the flagship model for the company's new Ryos keyboard lineup. A mechanical gaming keyboard, the Ryos MK Pro is packed with dozens of customizable options, high-quality built-in features, and a solid upgrade to mechanical keyswitches with individual backlighting—a first for Roccat. The Ryos MK Pro isn't just the best keyboard Roccat has released so far, it's also our new Editors' Choice for gaming keyboards.

6. Razer BlackWidow Chroma

    Cost:  $114.99(amazon.com)

A product that has "Black" and "Chroma" in its name might seem like a bit of an oxymoron but, with Razer's Deathadder, Naga Epic and Kraken 7.1 all getting colorful upgrades, the company certainly wasn't going to leave its signature keyboard out of the fun. The BlackWidow Chroma still has the same key feel and macro options that serious gamers have come to appreciate; it's just a little more dazzling now.

Right out of the box, the BlackWidow Chroma is still a "gorgeous" keyboard according to IGN, who think it looks and feels like it "could really take a pounding for a long time yet still remain stylish-looking." Tom's Guide appreciates how it seems "a little less angular and more subdued" than the typical Razer product, and "would look equally at home in an office and in a gaming nook." Of course, that's only if you forgo the main selling point of the Chroma series -- the customizable backlighting. Gaming Shogun calls the lighting "a sight to behold" and PC World likes how "there’s not a ton of light leakage around the edges of the keys." However, despite the extensive illumination options you might want to restrain yourself from getting too extravagant, as Gaming Shogun found some patterns to be a distraction that made it hard to focus.

7. SteelSeries Apex M800

    Cost:  $175.99(amazon.com)

The SteelSeries Apex M800 is a high-performance gaming keyboard with a quality design, improving on the impressive, but more basic SteelSeries Apex. With individually lit, fully programmable keys, the Apex M800$199.99 at Dell is bristling with features and built to offer consistently high-end performance. The Corsair K95 RGB remains our Editors' Choice for gaming keyboards due to its aluminum body and extra features, like media buttons and thrice the number of dedicated macro keys, but the SteelSeries Apex M800 is a strong performer in its own right.

8. Mad Catz STRIKE TE

    Cost:  $93.99(amazon.com)

When it comes to weapons for battle, some gamers prefer features and functions, while others prize flashy designs. Generally, Mad Catz has gravitated toward the latter, but its latest keyboard may signal a change. The Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. TE is the company's first mechanical gaming keyboard, and while it still has an eye-catching design, it brings a new level of quality to the Mad Catz lineup. Despite the improvements, however, our top pick is still the Roccat Ryos MK Pro, which has a fuller feature set and a more luxurious feel.

9. Corsair Strafe

    Cost:  $129.99(amazon.com)

Corsair may have diversified into the peripherals market a couple of years ago but they currently are one of the most active gaming peripheral developers. The company does well enough in that segment of the market that they recently founded their own gaming brand, Corsair Gaming. Although the company owes much of their success on the first Vengeance keyboards and mice, it is their recent RGB-series that has given them a significant advantage as a talking point among gamers and keyboard enthusiasts.

Although the K65/K70/K95 RGB keyboards are outstanding products, they all share a common flaw - their retail price. Having a fully mechanical keyboard with exclusive Cherry MX RGB switches is an expensive endeavor and, even though their capabilities and performance are excelling, these models are just too expensive for many users and they ultimately paid an early adopter premium as a result. This is especially true for users that do not need or care for programmable RGB per-key backlighting. As a result Corsair is today throwing another card on the table by releasing the STRAFE, a mechanical gaming keyboard that may be limited to red backlighting but supposedly lacks no practical features over the RGB models. The truly interesting part however is that the STRAFE has an MSRP of just $110, nearly half the MSRP of the K70 RGB ($200).

10. Ducky Shine 4

      Cost:  $152.00(amazon.com)

The Ducky Shine 4 is an excellent keyboard that gives you great build quality, a good typing experience and easy customization. Unfortunately, the ease of that customization comes at a cost. The Shine 4 can't handle macros right out of the box, or other advanced programmability. If you don't much care for macros and want a gaming keyboard that works well for typing and general gaming, then the Shine 4 is a good option. Just don't expect the advanced functionality you'd get with customization software.

One of the Shine 4's strengths is how many switch types you have to choose from. You can get Cherry MX Black, Brown, Blue, Green, Red and Clear switches. It's difficult to find a keyboard that comes with so many switch types. It can be especially hard to find keyboards with Green and Clear switches. The Shine 4 gives mechanical keyboard enthusiasts more switch options than any other keyboard on our lineup.

Virtual Reality

Top 10 VR (Virtual Reality) Headsets 2016

What is VR (Virtual Reality)?

Virtual reality (VR) typically refers to computer technologies that use software to generate realistic images, sounds and other sensations that replicate a real environment (or create an imaginary setting), and simulate a user's physical presence in this environment, by enabling the user to interact with this space and any objects depicted therein using specialized display screens or projectors and other devices. VR has been defined as "...a realistic and immersive simulation of a three-dimensional environment, created using interactive software and hardware, and experienced or controlled by movement of the body" or as an "immersive, interactive experience generated by a computer".A person using virtual reality equipment is typically able to "look around" the artificial world, move about in it and interact with features or items that are depicted on a screen or in goggles. Virtual realities artificially create sensory experiences, which can include sight, touch, hearing, and, less commonly, smell. Most 2016-era virtual realities are displayed either on a computer monitor, a projector screen, or with a virtual reality headset (also called head-mounted display or HMD). HMDs typically take the form of head-mounted goggles with a screen in front of the eyes. Some simulations include additional sensory information and provide sounds through speakers or headphones. Virtual Reality actually brings the user into the digital world by cutting off outside stimuli. In this way user is solely focusing on the digital content.

Virtual reality environment can be captured using 360° stereoscopic spherical video and 360x360 surround sound from professional VR video cameras. The users can emerge in the virtual reality environment using head-mounted displays.

Here is the list of top 10 VR (Virtual Reality) Headsets in 2016:

1. HTC Vive

Price: $699.00(Amazon.com)

The HTC Vive is the most expensive and most advanced virtual reality headset on the market right now. It's also the best. It grants you the ability to get up and move about in a 15 x 15-foot space where you can jump, duck, lean and walk to interact within virtual worlds. It's an incredibly immersive and almost indescribable experience.

It has two wireless controllers that track your movement and let you move your hands in virtual space and interact with objects. The controllers not only can act as your hands but as a tennis racket, gun, shield, bow and arrow – it really all depends on what game you are playing.

The headset weighs your face down and looks and feels like an oversized diver's mask. It isn't the most comfortable VR headset available and has three long cables that rest atop your head. Its resolution is impressive: 1080 x 1200 pixels per eye, but the Vive needs a powerful gaming PC to run. Setup for the Vive isn't extremely difficult, but it requires plenty of space, about an hour of your time, three outlets, and maybe an extension cord or two. Oh yeah, and a highly powered gaming PC.

There are around 50 games available for the HTC Vive. It comes with three games: The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed, Tilt Brush and Zombie Training Simulator.

2. Oculus Rift

Price: $ 599.99(Amazon.com)

The Oculus Rift is probably the first product that comes to mind when you think of virtual reality. Like the HTC Vive, it too requires a gaming PC. However, the Rift's experience isn't as immersive as the Vive. Rather than using two wireless controllers, the Oculus Rift includes an Xbox One controller and only has one sensor compared to the Vive's two, meaning you can't walk around. Facebook, which owns Oculus, says touch controllers for the Rift will come out later this year, however. You can still move your head around and lean back and forth in your chair, but movement definitely feels limited with this headset.

The headset is much more comfortable than the Vive, weighing 17 ounces compared to the Vive's 20 ounces. It's quite adjustable, too, with two Velcro straps on its side and lenses that can be calibrated so you get the best view.

The Oculus Rift launched with 30 games available, and the headset is expected to have more than 100 games out by the end of 2016. The headset comes bundled with two games: Lucky's Tale and Eve: Valkyrie.

3. PlayStation VR

Price: $ 623.97(Amazon.com)

Both Microsoft and Sony are in the race to take over the console VR market. Microsoft has announced Project Scorpio, an upgraded version of the Xbox One, which plays 4K-resolution games and supports virtual reality. Sony's upcoming 4K PlayStation 4, codenamed NEO, also is designed to help customers experience virtual reality games.

Sony has been demoing its PlayStation VR headset at tradeshows and in select retailers. The headset will be released in October of this year. It isn't as powerful as the Vive or Rift and has a lower resolution – 960 x 1080 pixels compared to 1080 x 1200. Its field of view is also slightly lower at just 100 degrees instead of 110 degrees. But the headset comes in at a much lower price of $400. That's half the price of the HTC Vive and $200 less than the Oculus Rift.

PSVR doesn't support room-scale VR like the HTC Vive does, similar to the Oculus Rift, and is designed to be a seated experience. Fortunately, it supports Sony's PlayStation Move and PlayStation Aim controllers. The Move controllers are a lot like the two wands that come bundled with the HTC Vive since they track your hands, and the Aim controller is designed for shooters.

4. Razer OSVR

Price:$ 399.99(razerzone.com)

Razer's foray into virtual reality seems quite promising after the company's introduction of the Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) headset. This virtual reality headset has dual OLED screens with a 1080 x 1200 resolution and a 110-degree field of view, bringing it to the same caliber as more expensive headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. The OSVR even has a higher, 90Hz, refresh rate than these competitors.

The OSVR doesn't have as strong of tracking as the HTC Vive since it only uses one camera, similar to the Oculus Rift, instead of dual sensors like the Vive. Another downfall is it doesn't come with a controller. When we tested the OSVR we just paired the headset with an Xbox One controller. However, the OSVR headset is compatible with the Gloveone, which lets you use both hands to sense and interact with objects in virtual reality.

On the other hand, there are much cheaper headsets made from cardboard, plastic or aluminum. The most popular of these is Google Cardboard, which sells for around $10 online. Cardboard and other headsets like the Homido VR and Zeiss VR ONE have plastic magnifying lenses and rely on your Android or iPhone's screen. The best mid-grade virtual reality headset is the Samsung Gear VR, which is the result of a collaboration between Samsung and Oculus.

5. Gear VR

Price: $ 62.77(Amazon.com)

Since virtual reality is such a new technology, it's still pretty inaccessible thanks to its expensive price. Beyond the headset itself, the best virtual reality headsets need a gaming computer to operate. Enter Samsung's Gear VR. Samsung partnered with Oculus to create the headset, which only costs $99. It's compatible with the Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note 5, Note 7, S6 and S6 edge smartphones.

The headset is comfortable, senses movement and has a touchpad that can be used to control apps and navigate menus. It's the best way to experience VR without investing in an expensive gaming PC or console.

The headset does suffer from overheating issues occasionally, especially when using it for long VR sessions.

6. Google Cardboard

Price:  $13.99(Amazon.com)

The most affordable VR headset is Google Cardboard, which sells for around $10 online. These headsets flooded the market and can even be acquired for free oftentimes at tech conferences or during email promotions. The headset is literally made of cardboard and has plastic magnifying lenses. It relies on your Android or iPhone's screen.

Google Cardboard is powered by your smartphone and apps on the App Store or Google Play. Don't expect any serious games or experiences with Cardboard though; it's an easy way to just get a little taste of virtual reality. Besides poor image quality, its biggest downfall is its lack of straps, so you have to actually hold up the device to your eyes with your hands.

7. Homido VR

Price:  $ 145.00(Amazon.com)

Homido VR lets you dabble in virtual reality for less than $100. However, this headset is just a glorified Google Cardboard headset and relies on your smartphone display. It's made from plastic and has a strong elastic strap and adjustable lenses.

It doesn't play nice with glasses and requires you to remove your smartphone from the headset each time you want to play a new game or watch a video. That is unless you have a Bluetooth controller, which will cost you extra.

Homido VR is 3D compatible, so you can watch your favorite 3D movies in a new and exciting way.

8. Zeiss VR ONE

Price:  $ 195.99(Amazon.com)

Zeiss is known for making outstanding camera lenses, and the German company has taken its expertise to enter the virtual reality market. Its Zeiss VR ONE headset is a step up from the Homido VR headset, but the experiences it provides still aren't the same caliber as the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

Zeiss has developed two apps for its headset: a cinema app for watching videos and an augmented reality app. We like that the headset has some padding and has a solid construction, but its field of view isn't impressive and the headset doesn't have any built-in navigation controls like the Gear VR does.

9. LG 360 VR

Price:  $ 114.00(Amazon.com)

You need an LG G5 smartphone to use this headset. The LG 360 VR connects to the phone via the USB-C cable. It is better than other headsets that require you to slip the phone to the front. The headset looks like a pair of sunglasses. It is wearable, meaning you don’t have to hold it in place with your hands. It has a 1.8-inch display with a resolution of 960 by 720 pixels. The resulting pixel density is 639ppi. The headset comes with controls- a ‘back’ and ‘ok’ button which aid navigation. It also has motion sensors that allow you to look around the virtual world created. It has a 3.5mm headphone plug for audio.

10. Google Daydream View

Price:  $ 130.99(Amazon.com)

Google Daydream takes you on incredible adventures in virtual reality. Made with lightweight fabric and inspired by wear, this headset is paired with a controller designed to be easy and intuitive. This headset can be used with day-dream ready phones built for virtual reality. Daydream-ready phones are built for VR with high-resolution displays, ultra-smooth graphics and high-fidelity sensors for precise head tracking and are powered by Android 7.0 Nougat. Pixel XL, Pixel, Moto Z, Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Force Droid – all support Google Daydream.

These are the best virtual reality headsets in the market. Creating a virtual world is wonderful. You can climb Mount Everest from the comfort of your home. Gaming in a virtual world is also very real with some of the VR headsets outlined above. So, which virtual reality headset do you want this Christmas? Let me know in the comments section below and wishing my all readers MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Quadcopters

Top 10 Quad-copters in 2016

       A quadcopter, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadrotor is a multirotor helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. Quadcopters are classified as rotorcraft, as opposed to fixed-wing aircraft, because their lift is generated by a set of rotors (vertically oriented propellers).

Quadcopters generally use two pairs of identical fixed pitched propellers; two clockwise (CW) and two counter-clockwise (CCW). These use independent variation of the speed of each rotor to achieve control. By changing the speed of each rotor it is possible to specifically generate a desired total thrust; to locate for the centre of thrust both laterally and longitudinally; and to create a desired total torque, or turning force.

In the late 2000s, advances in electronics allowed the production of cheap lightweight flight controllers, accelerometers (IMU), global positioning system and cameras. This resulted in a rapid proliferation of small, cheap consumer quadcopters along with other multi rotor designs. Quadcopter designs also became popular in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV or drone) research. With their small size and maneuverability, these quadcopters can be flown indoors as well as outdoors.

Here is the list of top 10 Quadcopters (drone) in 2016:

1. DJI Inspire 1 PRO Zenmuse X5 4K Camera Drone RTF

Price: $3,899.00(amazon.com)

With the ZENMUSE X5, you have the world’s first set of Micro Four Thirds cameras built specifically for aerial photography and cinematography. Bringing unparalleled imaging quality together with integrated 3-axis gimbal stabilization and remarkable ease of use, each empowers you to shoot and complete jobs like never before. The Inspire 1 Pro comes with one transmitter (radio controller) and a second can be added if desired so that one operator can pilot and another can pan and tilt the camera. This is the king of all drones in 2016.

Highlighted features:

·         Bundle Includes: Custom Painted Carbon Fiber Inspire 1 PRO Zenmuse X5 4K Camera Quad + 1 Tb47 Battery and 1 Tb48 Battery in Carbon Fiber Design + Hard Case + All Included Accessories + Free Drones Etc. Lanyard!

·         Ready-to-fly aerial system.

·         Live, wireless HD video transmission via DJI Lightbridge.

·         Dedicated remote with flight and camera controls.

·         Powerful app to adjust camera settings, edit videos, and more.

2. DJI T600 Inspire 1 Drone

Price: $2,199.00 (amazon.com)

The advanced technology is showered on the drone model DJI T600 Inspire 1 Drone. The ready to fly drones have dual controllers which assist you to fly with a friend and share the joy. One person can fly it while

the other can control the camera for the best flight footage to be taken.

It is embedded with the strong fiber arm lifts which focus on the way you shoot. Unrestricted and clear 360-degree view of the world for the creation of images. The 4K camera can shoot up to 4k video. The megapixel is 12 with the Inspire 1 camera as well.

The camera lens has 9 elements in 9 divisions including the aspherical element which provides clear-cut clarity. It is also featured with Adobe DNG camera for flight telemetry. Auto takeoff and landing are just a click button.

Highlighted features:

·         Embedded with 360-degree aerial video and photography.

·         Modular camera with gimbal design for quick transportation 720 HD live video output.

·         Control by the photographer and the pilot using a gimbal and model.

·         An innovative and latest algorithm with high capacity battery. Battery status tracked.

·         Transmitter fitted to FPV needs with special buttons for photos and videos.

·         Home functions available with smartphone controllable.

·         The operating Frequency is 5.728 GHz-5.8 Ghz, 2.4GHz-2.4GHz. The output port for video USB, HDMI with the dual user capability which is Host and Slave is available.

3. DJI Phantom 3 Professional Drone with 4K UHD Video Camera

Price: $799.00 (amazon.com)

Professional modeled of DJI Phantom 3 Professional Drone with 4K UHD Video Camera is embedded with the qualified aspects and features by the DJI. The latest version of the Phantom 3 in 2versions is with the high-end which is capable of having 4k videos and the genuinely advanced with shoots of 1080p. The picture captures are 12MP stills as it is induced with ½.3 Sony EXMOR sensors. This offers a lens of f/2.8 with 20mm equal angle of view. A 3Axis gives the drone a steady fighting approach. The UHD professional model captures 4096 x 2160 4K videos at 24 p or 3840 x 2160 at 24p or 30p.Live streaming is possible through the DJIs Pilot application to the YOUTUBE. Both the models have the capacity of 1920 x 1080 24/30/60p.Access to camera setting including, ISO shutter speed and the exposure compensation is featured. The phantom 3 upgrades with the battery unit for the better in flights sensors and a speed charger as well.

Highlighted features:

·         RAW support for quality images. It has a mobile application too. It includes manual control Greater control with wider creative options in the sky.

·         Innovative visual positioning system without GPS, the indoor positioning is enabled with easy take off and land with a push button.

·         Light-bridge technology as it enables the pilot to see the focus of the Phantom 3 camera in seeing HD (720p) from a distance up to 1 mile with the absence of the latency.

·         The flying camera clicks photos less than a minute with professional quality videos from the sky.

·         The models shoot 12-megapixel photos using 94 FOV (Field of view) with distortion free lens.

4. 3DR Solo Drone Kit

Price:   $999.00 (amazon.com)

Designed from the ground up as a companion to the GoPro HERO, the Solo Quadcopter with Gimbal from 3D Robotics features aerial imaging-specific flight modes including Cablecam mode and Follow Me. A quad-rotor configuration, flight stability and autonomous flying are enabled thanks to a twin computer flight control system. The flight controller relies on GPS for navigational coordinates, plus uses data from gyros, accelerators, and other sensors to keep the aircraft safely flying. The Solo includes the Solo Gimbal, a 3-axis stabilizer compatible with the a GoPro HERO3+ or HERO4 action camera. This is a ready-to-fly bundle, featuring a pre-bound transmitter (radio controller) that has been styled after a video game controller for more intuitive operation. In addition to dual joysticks for flying, it features dedicated dials for operating the Solo Gimbal. In addition to the transmitter, there is a mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The app provides full control over the aircraft, gimbal, and even the GoPro itself. A mount is provided so that you can mount your smartphone directly to the transmitter.

Highlighted features:

·         Capture Aerial Photos/Video with a GoPro; Linear Tracking with Cablecam Mode.

·         Follow Me: Tracks Your Mobile Device; HDMI Output on Transmitter.

·         Android and iOS Mobile Apps; Video Game-Style Controls.

·         Return Home and “Safety Net” Modes; One-Button Flying / “Pause” Button.

·         Operate GoPro Through App; Works with Optional Solo Gimbal.

5. Yuneec Q500 4K Typhoon Drone

Price:   $ 699.00.00 (amazon.com)

A completion level of ready-to-fly (RTF) means this version of the Q500 4K Typhoon Drones with CGO3-GB Camera, SteadyGrip, and Camera Aluminum Case Camera and Aluminum Case from Yuneec comes factory-assembled and that a pre-bound transmitter/ground station unit (radio controller) is included. More than just an RC multi-rotor, the Q500 4K Typhoon is designed for APV – aerial photography and video. To this end, it incorporates the CGO3-GB, a 3-axis gimbal-stabilized camera with 4K video recording, 1080p video recording at up to 120 fps, and shoots photos at 12-megapixels.

Highlighted features:

·         Personal Ground Station with built-in touchscreen.

·         Integrated 3-axis precision gimbal camera.

·         4K/30fps ultra high definition video, 1080p/120fps slow motion video.

·         User controlled video resolution, white balance and light exposure.

·         12 megapixel photos with No-Distortion Lens.

6. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Drone with FPV HD Video Camera and 3-Axis Gimbal

Price:   $398.00 (amazon.com)

The high-density model DJI Phantom 2 Vision + Drone with FPV camera and 3 Axis Gimbal is appreciably smooth with the video of crystal clear HD cameras and 3 Axis Gimbal. The stills are very

excellent and live streaming video is possible with the redesigned HD video camera. The FPV link is built within. The duration for flight time up to 25 minutes is possible with the 5200 –mAh battery.The GPS is available and the program features can be set up through the built – in USB port.

Highlighted Features:

·         Works with the 14 MP Still and 1080p Video.

·         Powerful WI-FI Downlink from smartphones.

·         Well-defined control through ios/Android App.

·         The flying duration is 25 minutes for the drone.

·         Well qualified and managed with the IOC or the Intelligent Orientation Control.

·         Properly designed with the self-tightening Prop and includes spare 5,200 Ah Battery.

7. Thunder Tiger Robotix Ghost Drone Kit

Price:   $1349.00 (thundertiger.com)

Filming videos and taking photos from drones is becoming a popular activity, allowing the hobbyist to capture stunning images from never before seen perspectives. TTRobotix’s latest GHOST+ camera quadcopter package for GoPro Hero 3 and new GoPro Hero 4 Black can allow an individual to capture these images via the $1,350 quadcopter made by Thunder Tiger. The quadcopter, has four propellers, a removable battery and comes equipped with a GoPro gimbal stabilizer attached to the bottom, which can record shake-free, high-resolution images and high-definition video. The GHOST+ has a “follow me” feature that would allow the quadcopter to autonomously track a user.

Highlighted Features:

·         Max Payload: 0.81kg; Max Take-off Weight: 2.25kg; Max Flight Time: 25minutes.

·         Enlarged frame plates provides abundant space for electronic system sand easier to install various auxiliary equipment required for aerial photography.

·         Intelligent power system provides battery capacity check and anti spark design.

·         Matte black finish body shell with sleek scheme.

·         Retractable landing skid provides better view of camera lens.

8. Nova Tech US WINGSLAND Minivet Kit

Price:   $795.00 (amazon.com)

Select a location or object to focus on, and your WINGSLAND MINIVET will continuously face it as you fly, or circle around it automatically. The Forward Direction is the nose direction, it is useful for your find the nose direction when the aircraft flying too far to distinguish. When the rc drone files beyond the control distance or loses signal, your WINGSLAND MINIVET GPS remembers the exact spot that it took off from. Wherever your aircraft is flying, tap a button to have it return right back home. The monitor makes you feel as though the camera is right in your hands, allowing you to see a live view, control the shutter, change settings, and access a wealth of unmissable features. Fly for up to 25 minutes on a single charge. High-end professional multiplaying power flight battery adopted modular design which actualized easy installation and battery level indicating function.

Highlighted Features:

·         FORWARD DIRECTION LOCK MODE: The Forward Direction is the nose direction, it is useful for you find the nose direction when the aircraft flying too far to distinguish.

·         HIGH-ACCURACY REMOTE CONTROLLER: with 10 channels controller makes you operate it easily without taking off your hands to fulfill all the flight modes.

·         3-AXIS STABILIZED GIMBAL: High-Precision 3-Axis Gimbal with Vibration absorber sponge will eliminate effectively the vibration of the Aircraft.

·         FLIGHT ORIENTATION AND PARAMETERS DISPLAY IN REAL TIME: Integrated image transmission makes it possible for you to control flying direction and flight parameters any time.

·         HIGH GPS POSITIONING AND HOVERING: Leave heart alone quietly and far from noises. The flawless pictures satisfy you with high-quality camera and stable operating.

9. Chroma Flight-Ready Drone with Stabilized CGO3 4K Camera and ST-10+ Transmitter

Price:   $ 2214.33 (amazon.com)

If you’re looking for an easy way to jump into the exciting world of 4K aerial photography, this Chroma package has everything you need. -Captures smooth, steady aerial video in stunning 4K definition -No-distortion camera lens eliminates fisheye effect -Easy to fly – no experience necessary -Everything in one box -30 minute flight times (Dependent on flying style and/or wind conditions.) -Advanced SAFE Plus technology -Smart Mode for beginner pilots -AP Mode for experienced pilots -Autonomous Follow Me and Tracking modes -Return Home function -Live video and telemetry info on controller display -Uses GLONASS and U.S. GPS for greater accuracy and reliability -Mast-mounted GPS antenna for superb signal reception.

Highlighted Features:

·         Captures smooth, steady aerial video in stunning 4K definition.

·         No-distortion camera lens eliminates fisheye effect.

·         Easy to fly – no experience necessary.

·         Everything in one box.

·         30 minute flight times.

10. BLADE 350 QX3 AP Combo RTF: C-Go2 Drone

Price:   $450.00 (amazon.com)

The Blade 350 QX3 gives you two flight modes that have been specially programmed for capturing aerial video and images. Both feature self-leveling and use GPS and altitude sensors to precisely hold position in a hover. SAFE technology will even land the aircraft for you if you activate the Return Home function. Perfect for first-time drone flyers. In Smart Mode, the 350 QX3 will always fly in whatever direction the control stick is pushed. This is called Stick Relativity. It doesn’t matter which way the nose is pointed. If you move the control stick to the right, even if the aircraft is spinning, it will fly to the right. Smart Mode also creates a SAFE Circle barrier that prevents the aircraft from flying too close to the pilot. The Blade 350 QX3 responds to control inputs like a conventional RC aircraft without Stick Relativity. It also gives the pilot more control authority by turning off the SAFE Circle and allowing steeper bank and pitch angles. This makes it possible to get faster panning and tracking shots when you’re shooting high-energy, action video.

Highlighted Features:

·         Mast-mounted GPS antenna for improved GPS performance.

·         5.8GHz Wi-Fi link for compatible iOS and Android devices.

·         Advanced SAFE™ (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology.

·         Smart Flight Mode – SAFE Circle barrier, stick relative control response and GPS/Altitude hold.

·         AP Flight Mode – faster panning and tracking response with GPS/Altitude hold.

·         Return Home function – aircraft returns to start up point and lands on its own.

·         Blade® CGO2 GB 16MP 1080p/60 camera with integrated 3-axis brushless gimbal.