Drone racing is one of the hottest sports on the horizon - and Paul Nurkkala is a champion. DRONELIFE gets an insider's look at drone racing and the international Drone Racing League (DRL) with this in-depth interview, as Nurk talks about training, travel, and a day in the life of a drone racing hero. DroneLife: Thanks for connecting with us. For those of us who may not be … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: An Interview with a Drone Racing Champion
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Here Are The Winners of SkyPixel’s 2018 Aerial Storytelling Contest
Aerial photography platform SkyPixel has announced the winners of its 2018 Aerial Storytelling Contest. The competition was run with help from DJI and attracted more than 30,000 submissions from 141 countries around the world. These contests always produce an eclectic mix of aerial creativity, pitting enthusiasts against professionals and consumer gear against top-tier … [Read more...] about Here Are The Winners of SkyPixel’s 2018 Aerial Storytelling Contest
Who Is Not Wearing Green on St. Patrick’s Day?
While we would love to tell that we were able to use thermal imaging and data collected from our our drone to be able to locate the illusive pot of gold but alas not, but we did find something to celebrate the holiday. In a slightly twisted but somewhat funny video, learn what happens to those who dare to leave home without wearing green on St. Patrick's Day from our … [Read more...] about Who Is Not Wearing Green on St. Patrick’s Day?
More than 1 Billion Watch Chinese New Year Drone Show
More than 1 billion people have watched an indoor drone show created by Swiss-based Verity Studios during China Central Television’s Chinese New Year’s Gala broadcast on Feb. 5. Billed as the “world’s most-watched TV program,” the broadcast featured 88 microdrones flying over major Chinese music stars Sun Nan and Jason Zhang. During a song, the drones flew from the back … [Read more...] about More than 1 Billion Watch Chinese New Year Drone Show
The Next Niche for Drone Pilots: Amaze Clients With DIY Drone Shows
Sponsored by Geoscan. You heard it right. Get ready to offer your clients the best and safest spectacle available - a drone show. Since the SuperBowl, the winter Olympic Games in South Korea, and shows at major events such as Burning Man, Coachella, and many others, massive drone shows have caught the publics attention. Intel has become a worldwide standard, they are … [Read more...] about The Next Niche for Drone Pilots: Amaze Clients With DIY Drone Shows
