Texas’ controversial drone law case could be headed to Supreme Court By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide within the next several months whether to hear the appeal of a decision to uphold a Texas law that severely restricts the use of drones by photojournalists and others. Plaintiffs in the case of National Press Photographers … [Read more...] about Texas Drone Law Heads to Supreme Court: Key Free Speech Case in the Balance
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How a Drone Film Uncovers a New View of Chicago
Fans of Chicago (the city, not the band) will soon be treated to a unique, drone view of the Windy City with the release of the PBS film Chicago from the Air. Narrated by WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer, the film will take viewers on a FPV drone flight across the cityscape. Premiering Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on PBS affiliate WTTW, the film will “soar, swoop, dive and spiral through … [Read more...] about How a Drone Film Uncovers a New View of Chicago
Is a New Sony Drone About to Hit the Market? What We Know About Airpeak
The marketplace of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) drones may have a new player. A new Sony drone could be in development, according to company teasers about a project Sony calls Airpeak. Details are very few. A new section of the Sony website, Airpeak, appears to be a placeholder for future details about the new project. Sony says that the program will officially … [Read more...] about Is a New Sony Drone About to Hit the Market? What We Know About Airpeak
Pix4D announces Stand-Alone Photogrammetry with Cloud Processing
Pix4D launches stand-alone photogrammetry cloud processing solutions Lausanne, Switzerland, June 9th, 2020: Pix4D, the photogrammetry and drone-mapping industry leader, announces today the release of Pix4Dcloud and Pix4Dcloud Advanced: the new mapping platforms for online surveying workflows and construction site monitoring. These stand-alone cloud products run Pix4D’s … [Read more...] about Pix4D announces Stand-Alone Photogrammetry with Cloud Processing
Research Says Small Drone Market in U.S. Worth 22.55 Billion by 2026: but Which Region Will Grow the Fastest?
The market for small drones is projected to reach $22.55 billion by the end of 2026, according to a report recently released by Fortune Business Insights. In a paid analysis study titled "Small Drones Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, by Type (Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing, and Hybrid/Transitional), By Power Source (Lithium-ion cells, Hybrid Fuel cells, and Solar cells), … [Read more...] about Research Says Small Drone Market in U.S. Worth 22.55 Billion by 2026: but Which Region Will Grow the Fastest?
