KDE Direct News Releases

Drone Replacement Kits | Why Customer Service Matters

drone replacement kitsDrone replacement kits are an important part of the regular maintenance and upkeep of your aircraft and essential in the event of a crash. Even the toughest and most durable motors will need to have motor lead extensions and bullet connectors replaced on occasion due to normal wear. Drone replacement kits are available for all sizes of brushless motors and components.

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UAVs for Agriculture | Fly Longer, Farther

UAVs for agricultureChoosing the right components for UAVs for agriculture can help improve flight efficiency, allowing you to fly longer and farther. UAVs for agriculture have taken off at an increasingly strong rate as they can be used to gather a variety of image based data about the conditions of fields, crops and livestock. Choosing the right motors, electronics and propellers increases flight time and performance, which is essential in surveying for the data you need with UAVs for agriculture.

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KDE Direct Commercial Drone Components Onboard CNN News Gathering Drones

The new CNN newsgathering drones include a Delta X8 from Altus Unmanned Aerial Solutions of New Zealand as well as a tethered drone developed by Florida-based Drone Aviation Corp., both fitted with KDE Direct drone motors and propellers to advance its efforts to employ unmanned aircraft for their aerial newsgathering over public and property.

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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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