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The Rotor Report

Drone News & Repair Insights

Our weekly drone-news briefing — plus repair know-how and pilot tips from the bench. New edition every Monday.

The Flight Manual
September 3, 2026

The Best Drone for Real Estate Photography in 2026 — The Flight Manual

Which drone should a real estate agent buy? We compare the best options for listing photos and video — camera, price, and ease of flying.

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The Flight Manual
August 27, 2026

How to Care for Your Drone Batteries — The Flight Manual

LiPo battery care done right — storage charge, temperature, swelling, and the everyday mistakes that quietly kill DJI drone batteries.

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August 27, 2026

From the Bench: A Mini 2 Gimbal Swap and an Air 3 Antenna Rebuild

A look at what’s on the bench this week at The Drone Hospital — two DJIs on the bench, two very different problems. The Mini 2:…

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The Flight Manual
August 20, 2026

Do I Need a Part 107 License to Fly a Drone? — The Flight Manual

Do you need a license to fly a drone in 2026? Flying for fun needs only the free TRUST test; flying for money needs an FAA…

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The Flight Manual
August 13, 2026

The Best Drones Under $500 in 2026 — The Flight Manual

The best drones under $500 in 2026, ranked: DJI Neo, Mini 4K, Potensic ATOM & Mini 3 — real 4K, 30+ minute flights, and mostly under…

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The Flight Manual
August 6, 2026

The Best Legal DJI Alternatives in 2026 — The Flight Manual

Worried about the DJI ban? Here are the best legal drone alternatives in 2026 — from Autel and Anzu to American-made NDAA/Blue UAS drones like Skydio,…

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The Rotor Report
August 3, 2026

Police Drone Feed Leaked for 6 Months — The Rotor Report

This week in drones: an unsecured police Skydio feed exposed 6 months of surveillance footage and pilot data, the FCC fines 8 alleged DJI 'front' companies,…

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The Flight Manual
August 1, 2026

Which Drone Is Right for Me? A 2026 Buyer’s Guide — The Flight Manual

Not sure which drone to buy? Our 2026 buyer's guide breaks down the best drones by use — beginner, real estate, professional, and FPV — plus…

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The Rotor Report
July 28, 2026

Drone Hits a JetBlue Plane Near JFK — The Rotor Report

A JetBlue jet reported striking a drone on approach to JFK as U.S. airport drone sightings surge. What happened, why it matters, and how to fly…

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