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Insight 8 Front Page Breaking news stories from the world of helicopters, drones, multicopters and UAVs 20 What’s New The latest new drones, helicopters, products and accessories launched for this growing market 56 Coming Up Looking ahead to helicopter and drone events for the coming months 57 Next Issue A glimpse of what’s coming in the next issue of the magazine 60 Buyer’s Guide Our comprehensive listing of available multicopters in all classes 66 Contacts & Info Information and contacts that will help you get the most from your drones Features 14 DJI New Pilot Experience Drone Safe Register, the popular retailer based in Sussex, hosted a day for prospective customers to try a range of DJI products with their staff on hand for help and advice. Shaun Taylor has worked closely with DSR in the past, and took the trip to Chichester Golf Club to participate in one of the DJI New Pilot Experience sessions 22 Blade InFusion 180 As a manufacturer, Blade offers a range of heli machinery that often either gets people into flying helis, or allows them to move onto a more challenging platform. The new InFusion 180 focusses on the former, and is ideal for the first-time heli pilot or someone moving across to the category, with a durable design that is easy to fly, and equipped with SAFE Technology including self-levelling and progressive flight modes and panic recovery that is sure to appeal to the newbie pilot 28 DJI Remote Control Pro The Pro is DJI’s top of the range controller with a 5.5-inch 1080p screen and aims itself at professional who needs the very best functionality available for operating their drones. Tom Stacey checks out the Remote Control Pro and discusses if it’s worth the hefty price tag