Drone technology is better than ever. If you're thinking of buying a new drone and getting into aerial photography, there are loads of options out there. In this guide, we'll take a look through the best drones available on the market at the moment. Here are Dronelife's recommended photography drones for pilots in 2020. The DJI Mavic Mini An introduction to the world of … [Read more...] about The Best Photography Drones of 2020
Parrot Wins Swiss Army Micro-Drone Contract
French drone manufacturer Parrot has been selected by the Swiss Armed Forces to develop and supply micro-drones as part of the Swiss Mini UAV Program (Swiss MUAS). Parrot successfully won the contract against several commercial UAV suppliers. Last year, the French manufacturer was chosen by the DoD for the U.S Army's Recon Drone Program, in a move that highlighted Parrot's … [Read more...] about Parrot Wins Swiss Army Micro-Drone Contract
Parrot and RIIS Partner to Develop AI Applications
Back in 2018, IT consultancy and mobile app development specialists RIIS showed how, with a little help from Google's machine learning platform, TensorFlow, a DJI drone could be used to count the number of sheep in a field in real-time. At the time it was an interesting, albeit niche glimpse into how drones and AI could work together to carry out relatively mundane … [Read more...] about Parrot and RIIS Partner to Develop AI Applications
How Drones are Saving Koalas Injured in Australia’s Bushfires
A couple of years ago, we shared the news that a forestry company in Victoria, Australia, was using drones equipped with thermal cameras to detect koalas before trees were cut down or controlled burns ignited. In recent times, the wildfires devastating the same area of Australia have been anything but controlled. And sadly, those same methods have been required as part of a … [Read more...] about How Drones are Saving Koalas Injured in Australia’s Bushfires
Flirtey Granted Patent for Automated Parachute Safety System
Drone delivery specialist Flirtey has been granted a patent that the company says will "enhance its fundamental technology". The patent refers to an automatic parachute deployment system to support drone flights and aerial deliveries being carried out safely. The patent recognizes the ability of a drone's technology to detect an error in operation while in flight and … [Read more...] about Flirtey Granted Patent for Automated Parachute Safety System
