KDE Direct News Releases

What to Look For in a UAV Propeller

UAV propellerWhen it comes to choosing a UAV propeller, many different factors come into play. From the materials, to the manufacturer to the length and pitch, choosing a UAV propeller can be both a scientific and mathematical process. Depending on your choice, this could mean great efficiency and battery life with a well balanced UAV propeller and brushless motor combination.

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KDE Direct Drone Components Onboard Mission to Plant One Billion Trees a Year

KDE Direct is pleased to be the leading choice for commercial-grade drone components selected on the Vulcan UAV drones used by BioCarbon Engineering, a UK-based organization that's developed a system of planting trees with drones. "We are going to counter industrial scale deforestation using industrial scale reforestation. We believe that this industrial scale deforestation is best combated using the latest automation technologies."

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Flirtey Beats Amazon to First Urban Drone Delivery and Lands in the Smithsonian


Back in February, we blogged about the first FAA-sanctioned drone delivery in a rural area completed by startup Flirtey. The drop used KDE Direct motors and the drone will soon be on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum alongside some of aviation's most notable artifacts. Flirtey continues to take innovative steps in the realm of drone delivery. On March 10, Flirtey performed the first FAA-sanctioned urban drone delivery.

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Announcing New Features and Updates for KDE Direct Software

software for kdeKDE Direct is pleased to announce the launch of new features and updates to the KDE Direct software. You can now download (click on Specifications tab) the latest Firmware for KDE Direct ESC models.

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UAV Upgrade Kits are What's Next for Drone Performance

uav upgrade kitsWhen people ask what’s next for drones, usually the answers vary. Lift capacity, enhanced performance and increased flight time for personal, commercial or industrial applications, are what's next when it comes to drone operation. Using upgrade kits, you can enhance smoothness of operation, increase flight time and make these aircrafts more durable and long lasting.

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