As it turns out, the answer is two. A better question might be “how many lightbulbs can a pilot smash while performing a simple task with a drone?” (The answer is about nine) – But that’s not so catchy. Yep, this is another weird and wonderful story from the drone …
Read More »Drone Video of Bowhead Whales in the Arctic — and It’s Amazing
wp-image-43414″ src=”http://dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-23-at-9.44.12-PM.png” alt=”Screen Shot 2016-10-23 at 9.44.12 PM” width=”354″ height=”273″ srcset=”//dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-23-at-9.44.12-PM.png 531w, //dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-23-at-9.44.12-PM-300×231.png 300w” sizes=”(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px”/>Rare drone footage of Canada’s largest marine mammal is now available, assisting researchers and the public get a closer look at this magnificent Arctic species. In a project undertaken by LGL Ltd, an …
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 »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 »Futuristic Dystopia Movie Shot Entirely with Drones
Despite that one time a falling camera drone almost landed on a downhill skier mid-race, drones are becoming a go-to tool for filmmakers and cinematographers. And as the technology continues to develop, so does the potential for creative projects harnessing the power of aerial cameras. Now, one movie has been …
Read More »Freefly Invents New Sport: Drone Surfing
The team at Freefly normally focuses on catering to the demands of media industry professionals and building heavy duty drones for aerial photography. But in a new promotional video designed to show off the power of the company’s latest drone, they may have just discovered a new sport: Drone Surfing. The premise …
Read More »Brief Drone News Bits; Hexo+ and Lily Updates; DJI Phantom 2 issue; and Whales
Lily selfie drone has a new ship date The founders of Lily, Antoine Balaresque and Henry Bradlow, in a notice to customers apologized for the delay in the launch of their Lily drone. “We told you we would deliver your Lily Camera this summer, and we are sorry that hasn’t …
Read More »GoPro Reveals Karma Launch Date
We literally can’t take it anymore. Another teaser from GoPro concerning the company’s highly anticipated Karma drone. But at least this time there’s a shred of tangible information. We have a launch date! According to a tweet from GoPro’s official Twitter account, the Karma will be coming on September 19th …
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