As we hinted last week, ZeroZero Robotics has today launched the Hover 2. Hover 2 is a follow-up to the successful Hover Camera Passport - the flying camera that hit the consumer drone market back in 2016 and went on to be sold in Apple stores. ZeroZero Robotics has decided to run the pre-orders for the Hover 2 through crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. That kind of thing … [Read more...] about Introducing Hover 2: The Budget Option For Would-Be Skydio Buyers?
Ryze Tech Launches New Programmable Tello EDU Drone
Back in January, Shenzhen startup Ryze Tech launched the tiny Tello drone with some help from Intel and DJI. The original Tello was just $99 and marketed towards beginners and educational institutions. The Tello has obstacle avoidance tech, a camera and several autonomous functions. In part that's down to the contribution of Intel’s Movidius vision processing unit (VPU) and … [Read more...] about Ryze Tech Launches New Programmable Tello EDU Drone
DJI Product Launch Set For November 28th
It feels as though every few months we try to unravel an abstract combination of words and images from DJI. It's becoming a hobby, but really we're just trying to figure out what on earth is next in the pipeline from the drone industry's leading manufacturer. This time we've got a struggle on our hands. Media outlets have been sent invitations for an upcoming launch event, … [Read more...] about DJI Product Launch Set For November 28th
Yuneec Named as CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree
It's almost time for CES, the Consumer Electronics Show that takes over Las Vegas every January. The event is usually the place to go for new product launches, tech demo's and all things future related. Last week the Consumer Technology Association announced the CES 2019 Innovation Honorees, a kind of best-in-class list of companies and products deserving of recognition for … [Read more...] about Yuneec Named as CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree
Air Shepherd Sends Update From Anti-Poaching Efforts in Botswana
When you think about organizations using drones for good in Africa, the first that springs to mind is probably Zipline. The California startup has been delivering medical supplies across rural Rwanda and is setting up a similar network in Tanzania. But drone technology is also being harnessed to save the lives of endangered wildlife. Poaching is still commonplace in Africa … [Read more...] about Air Shepherd Sends Update From Anti-Poaching Efforts in Botswana
