In early 2016 Zero Zero Robotics came from nowhere with the announcement of the Hover Camera, the first drone/flying camera from a company that had secretly raised millions of dollars of funding while staying in the shadows. Back in April, Zero Zero Robotics tentatively predicted that it would be ready …
Read More »Startup IFM Raises the Roof with Indoor Drones
Guest post by Lynette Farinas, Nvidia— Flight and robotics have always been Marc Gyongyosi’s biggest passions. At age 15, he built a flight simulator modeled after a Boeing 737. Four years later, he joined BMW’s Advanced Robotics R&D department in Munich. Now the college senior is founder of a startup, …
Read More »Intel Enters Enterprise Drone Market with the Falcon 8+
Today Intel announced their first branded drone targeted for enterprise markets, the Falon 8+. Intel states that “[this] advanced drone with full electronic system redundancy that is designed with safety, ease, performance and precision for the North American markets.” With this Intel is leveraging their acquisition of Ascending Technologies, the …
Read More »Editing Software – Make the Most of Your Drone Photography
So you’ve spent the day capturing awesome sights from above with your drone. Now, whether it’s for fun or for a professional purpose, you’ll need decent editing software to make the most of your footage. We’ve come up with a few programs you might want to try out. Clearly, not …
Read More »DJI Goggles – Will FPV be the Mavic’s Secret Weapon?
While it was easy to get swept up in the buzz surrounding DJI’s latest launch event, the Mavic Pro wasn’t the only product announced. The Chinese drone giant also launched the company’s new first-person view goggles – handily called target=”_blank”> target=”_blank”> target=”_blank”> target=”_blank”> target=”_blank”>DJI Goggles. Previously DJI pilots have needed …
Read More »Aerial Drone Optimizing Software Corrects Image Issues
Action video can be both exciting and a jangy mess. Whether shot on a GoPro camera attached to a skateboard or a 4K camera on an aerial drone, action video can be less than perfect. Image issues can include fisheye warp, camera shakes, and washed out colors; all defects that …
Read More »5 Tips for Evaluating Online Drone Data Services
Choosing the right service means choosing a trusted business partner THE FACTS: In early 2014, it was easy to see that drones themselves (the aircraft) would quickly become commoditized and their value would come not from what they could do but from the data they collect. In a piece titled …
Read More »Phantom 4 v Mavic Pro – How DJI’s Drones Compare
Last week we took a closer look at DJI’s new drone, the Mavic Pro, and compared it to the GoPro Karma. It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that the Mavic Pro came out on top in almost every category. But one question on plenty of pilots’ minds will be …
Read More »Now you can buy . . . a GoPro Hero 5. Cameras Hit Store Shelves Today
GoPro’s Hero5 cameras hit retail shelves today Sunday, October 2nd. wp-image-42835″ src=”http://dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-02-at-11.36.58-AM.png” alt=”Screen shot of Her5″ width=”212″ height=”157″ srcset=”//dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-02-at-11.36.58-AM.png 329w, //dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-02-at-11.36.58-AM-300×222.png 300w” sizes=”(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px”/>GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced its new cloud-connected cameras – HERO5 Black and HERO5 Session are available at select stores and online retailers as …
Read More »PowerEye Cinematography Drone Now Available for Global Pre-Order
PowerVision Technology Group, a California based UAV manufacturer, announced that the PowerEyeTM professional cinematography drone is now available for pre-order. With features including Dual Viewing and an optional thermal/natural light switchable camera, PowerEye sets a new standard for video quality and control, special effects and professional cinematography capabilities. PowerEye global …
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