There are plenty of reasons that you might be considering getting into aerial photography. You might've been inspired by some epic drone footage - of which there's plenty - fancy yourself a professional pilot in the making, or just want an excuse to get out of the house. Whatever your motivation, the idea of actually buying a drone and getting started can be pretty daunting. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Aerial Photography Beginners
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Flybrix Launches DIY Lego Drone
Remember the days when Lego was all the entertainment you had - When building things with the combined power of your imagination and plastic bricks was a legitimate way to spend a weekend? Well, it looks like that old childhood favorite is about to make a comeback. But this time, of course, your Lego will be drone-powered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzxD63AxMX0 San … [Read more...] about Flybrix Launches DIY Lego Drone
Why Japan is Winning at Drones (It isn’t Pokemon GO)
Japan is once again showing the world what it means to be truly committed to the drone industry. Japanese vocational high school Vantan has announced that they will introduce a focused Drone & Robotics Course in April of next year, Japan Today reports. The course is a full-time, 3 year program in drones; designed to fill what the school believes is a serious gap in the … [Read more...] about Why Japan is Winning at Drones (It isn’t Pokemon GO)
NC Community Colleges Launch Drone Programs
As the commercial drone sector soars into an $89-billion-dollar industry, community colleges are taking notice, launching new UAV programs to fly into an emerging employment frontier. In North Carolina, Edgecombe Community College and Lenoir Community College both unveiled drone programs earlier this month LCC’s program will grant students an associate’s degree in drone … [Read more...] about NC Community Colleges Launch Drone Programs
OpenRov Underwater Drone Offers a Different Kind of Adventure
When we think of drones we picture capturing incredible footage, enjoying an FPV experience, and generally exploring the world from a different perspective. Believe it or not, all of those things and more can be applied to the up and coming world of underwater exploration via drone. Berkeley-based startup OpenROV has recently announced the launch of a consumer drone … [Read more...] about OpenRov Underwater Drone Offers a Different Kind of Adventure