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UK DJI Inspire 1 Repair Centre Available Now

DJI Inspire 1 repair service will launch at Heliguy. Get your crash damage repaired by DJI experts and within the UK for a fast turnaround.

DJI Matrix 100 Rumour Mill (DJI Matrice 100)

    The rumour mill is working overtime with news of a new quadcopter from DJI –the Matrix 100. Read more about the possible DJI Matrix 100 quadcopter.

Live Broadcast Using Unmanned Aerial Systems

So what are we up to at present? Heliguy are working with Live Broadcast companies including RaceTech, the company behind the footage for Channel 4 Racing.

Professional UAV Redundancy

In any other professional environment, having a redundancy is key. The bulk of our clients are photographers who know all too well about having backup kit.

Finding Somewhere To Fly

Now that the weather is improving I have enjoyed finding new places to fly. Here are a few tips I use to fly safe and find good filming locations.

Heliguy Proud to be Presenting at Maker Faire, Newcastle

Heliguy will be supporting Maker Faire at Centre for Life in Newcastle at the end of April. Learn how to fly your DJI Phantom 3 responsibly.

DJI Phantom 3 Professional VS Phantom 3 Advanced

What are the differences between DJI Phantom 3 Professional and Phantom 3 Advanced. We look at the camera and the battery charger.

Freefly ALTA RTF Multirotor Released at NAB, Las Vegas

Freefly ALTA is announced by Freefly at NAB, Las Vegas. The Freefly ALTA is a Ready-To-Fly multi-copter which can carry cinema cameras such as Red Epic.

DJI Phantom 3 Announced at 'Experience Wonder' show

DJI release a new DJI Phantom 3! Comes with 4K camera and lightbridge. Keep up to date here and we will let you know everything as we attend the live steam.

4 Common Phantom Problems

I come across many common Phantom problems four of the most common. See how to fix yellow and red flashing lights, or fix the lack of video problem.

GPS, Attitude and Manual

What is the difference between GPS, Atti and Manual flying? Heliguy tell you the difference and how they affect your UAV.

DJI Inspire 1 vs S900 Debate

The release of the DJI Inspire 1 has caused questions about difference's between it and its bigger brother, the S900. DJI Inspire 1 vs S900 lets you decide.

CAOSC - Congested Areas Operating Safety Case

Many pilots are obsessed with building a rig below the 7kg mark to enable flight in congested areas, even if it's to the detriment of a camera config.

DJI Phantom Beginners Guide: Part One

Heliguy have been dealing with DJI Phantom's long enough to say we are pretty much experts in the product. Our guide is for new DJI Phantom owners.

DJI Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Guide

DJI Intelligent Orientation Control is a very useful tool which can help you archive that perfect shot or just for getting you out of a sticky situation.

Experience Heliguy's New Pilot Training Day

Bruce attended our New Pilot Training Day back in December at Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club. Here is how he found the first new pilot training day.

DJI Phantom and GoPro for under £500

The DJI Phantom and GoPro combo we have just created for your entry application into getting a camera airbourne. Come with free prop guards and delivery.

DJI H4-3D, Should I Wait ?

H4-3D has been released by DJI. Thinking about getting a GoPro Hero 4 airborne? You're probably planning on doing so with the DJI Phantom 2. Should we wait?

How To Put DJI Inspire 1 into Travel Mode

When you first unpack your new DJI Inspire 1, it will be in travel mode. Once you are done with the Inspire 1, you will need to put it in travel mode again.

How To Adjust DJI H3-3D Gimbal

Having problems with your DJI H3-3D gimbal? Issues you may come across and how to fix them, as found and fixed by our DJI Approved inhouse Repair Team.