New products from DJI usually come with plenty of hype and fireworks. But Storm, the manufacturer's custom aerial cinematography service already live in China, has gone completely under the radar. In part that's because Storm isn't exactly a mass-market service. As well as a monster drone far beyond anything DJI currently sells, Storm comes with its own production crew. That … [Read more...] about Storm: DJI’s Heavy Duty Aerial Cinematography Service
‘Learn to Win’ – Another DJI Product Launch is Coming
DJI is set to launch a new product on June 11. A mysterious video posted on the Chinese manufacturer's Youtube channel - titled 'Learn to Win' -includes a series of clips of the new product from a number of angles. As you'd expect, it's pretty hard to tell what exactly this is. Our first impression is that it's not actually a drone. The launch follows on from last … [Read more...] about ‘Learn to Win’ – Another DJI Product Launch is Coming
PwC Research: Public Perception a Barrier to Drone Adoption
We have long suspected that the generally negative public perception of drone technology isn't good for business. Now, with the release of PwC's research - Building trust in drones - we have some data to back that up. PwC's latest UK research is based on a survey of the public and business leaders on their attitudes towards drone technology and drone regulations. The UK is a … [Read more...] about PwC Research: Public Perception a Barrier to Drone Adoption
Spanish Architects Put Concrete-Spraying Drone to Work in Construction
Spanish architecture firm MuDD is combining drones and construction in a way we haven't seen before. MuDD's tethered drones are being used to spray a cement-like substance onto fabric to solidify lightweight structures. The team claims that the innovative method removes the need for expensive construction equipment. The technique could be used to put up structures at … [Read more...] about Spanish Architects Put Concrete-Spraying Drone to Work in Construction
Environmental Activists Consider Drone Disruption in London
Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion has been causing disruption across the UK in recent months in an effort to draw attention to climate change and ecological breakdown. The group has taken action and held protests around the world. In the UK, those actions have mainly centred around civil disobedience, with members blocking major transport links with peaceful … [Read more...] about Environmental Activists Consider Drone Disruption in London
