DJI has launched a new remote controller for its drones at CES 2019. The Smart Controller combines an ultra-bright display with all of the usual controls, in a move that the Chinese manufacturer will be hoping appeals to pilots who want to fly without having to bring along a phone or tablet. DJI Smart Controller: An Upgrade on CrystalSky? The DJI Smart Controller is the … [Read more...] about DJI Unveils Smart Controller With Built-In Monitor at CES 2019
Has The Mota Group Quietly Shut Down? The Curse Of The Lily Drone Strikes Again
In October we published a brief investigation into goings on at the Mota Group, the company that purchased the marketing and branding rights to the original (and doomed) Lily Drone project. As part of the Mota Group's marketing efforts, the company used its newly acquired list of let down Lily backers to help fund and sell a new but limited version of the drone the original … [Read more...] about Has The Mota Group Quietly Shut Down? The Curse Of The Lily Drone Strikes Again
Here Are The Winners Of Dronestagram’s 5th Annual International Drone Photography Contest
Aerial photography social media platform Dronestagram has today announced the winners of its fifth annual Drone Photography Contest. Previously the competition has been split into multiple categories, but this time around the organizers decided to simplify the process and award a simple 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranking to the best three entries. The images are once again a … [Read more...] about Here Are The Winners Of Dronestagram’s 5th Annual International Drone Photography Contest
Watch: Trailer for Spoof Horror ‘The Drone’ Has Landed
It's a little too early for April Fools, so we're going to go ahead and assume that this is an actual trailer for an actual movie coming out soon. One that actual actors were hired to appear in. The film is called 'The Drone'. It's about a DJI Phantom that develops a pervy mind of its own and starts killing people. Here's the trailer. It's quite … [Read more...] about Watch: Trailer for Spoof Horror ‘The Drone’ Has Landed
UK Ministry of Defence Withdraws Military Counter-Drone Tech From Gatwick
The UK's Ministry of Defence has taken the decision to withdraw military personnel and equipment from London's Gatwick airport. The measures were deployed in the run-up to Christmas after drone sightings near the airfield grounded air traffic and led to 1,000 flight cancellations over the course of 36 chaotic hours. 140,000 passengers were impacted as police were said to … [Read more...] about UK Ministry of Defence Withdraws Military Counter-Drone Tech From Gatwick
