Chinese drone manufacturer Yuneec has quietly released a new model to the consumer market: the Mantis Q. After taking a look through the specs, the first impression is that this little drone is targeting the same niche as the Mavic Air and Parrot Anafi: drone newcomers and pilots keen to shoot in 4K on the go. That's why Yuneec's latest drone follows in the footsteps of … [Read more...] about Yuneec Launch Mantis Q into Packed Consumer Drone Market
UK University Plans ‘Experimentation Corridor’ to Integrate Drones with Manned Aircraft
Researchers and drone industry veterans in the UK are coming together to create a National Beyond Visual Line of Sight Experimentation Corridor (NBEC) in the skies above Bedfordshire, England. As part of the project, drones will be able to fly in the same airspace as manned aircraft. The plans were announced by Blue Bear Systems Research and Cranfield University, an … [Read more...] about UK University Plans ‘Experimentation Corridor’ to Integrate Drones with Manned Aircraft
25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes: Airbus’ Solar-Powered Drone Completes Record Maiden Flight
Airbus has announced the smooth landing and world record flight of the first production aircraft of its Zephyr programme, the Zephyr S HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite). The solar-powered drone took off on July 11th in Arizona and landed over 25 days later. Airbus said in a statement that "This maiden flight of the solar-powered Zephyr S proves the system's capabilities … [Read more...] about 25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes: Airbus’ Solar-Powered Drone Completes Record Maiden Flight
Drone Delivery Canada Launches Pilot to Transport Bloods From Remote Communities
We know from several successful examples that drones and medical deliveries are a match made in heaven. In Rwanda and Tanzania, Zipline has been saving lives with medical deliveries covering rural areas. The California startup is also launching in the US as part of the UAS Integration Pilot Program. In Switzerland, Matternet has started urban drone deliveries for medical … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Canada Launches Pilot to Transport Bloods From Remote Communities
Parrot Offer Huge Price Drops on Additional Anafi Flight Modes
Following the launch of the new Anafi drone, Parrot has received some criticism for holding back its Follow Me and Flight Plan features for pilots willing to pay extra. At the time of our Anafi review, those additional modes would have set you back $17.99 each. That's a lot of money for features that come as standard on drones from the likes of DJI. And not a great way to … [Read more...] about Parrot Offer Huge Price Drops on Additional Anafi Flight Modes
