When DJI launched its new foldable drone - the Mavic Pro - last month, it's fair to say that the reaction in the industry was overwhelmingly positive. The Mavic Pro looks to be comfortably the best value drone on the market in terms of capability. But the thing is, it's still not really on the market. DJI said that shipping to customers that placed pre-orders would start on … [Read more...] about Mavic Pro Delay: Shipping Starts But Has the Damage Been Done?
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5 Tips for Aerial Photography Beginners
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
The Karma and Why Consumer Products Matter to the Commercial Market
Mike Winn, the CEO of DroneDeploy, recently spoke with DRONELIFE.com on a variety of drone matters. We first discussed GoPro’s announcement of the Karma. Winn described the Karma launch as “exciting.” With the Karma, GoPro has created an "interesting product. The bundles they have recreated are part of a system. I think they are going to do well.” Winn cited GoPro's … [Read more...] about The Karma and Why Consumer Products Matter to the Commercial Market
5 Tips for Evaluating Online Drone Data Services
Choosing the right service means choosing a trusted business partner QuickTake THE FACTS: In early 2014, it was easy to see that drones themselves (the aircraft) would quickly become commoditized and their value would come not from what they could do but from the data they collect. In a piece titled “Drones Revolution Means Big Data Cloud Services,” I wrote: Cloud-based … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Evaluating Online Drone Data Services
Phantom 4 v Mavic Pro – How DJI’s Drones Compare
Last week we took a closer look at DJI's new drone, the Mavic Pro, and compared it to the GoPro Karma. It wouldn't be an understatement to say that the Mavic Pro came out on top in almost every category. But one question on plenty of pilots' minds will be this: Does the Mavic Pro make the Phantom 4 redundant? Is DJI's latest model an upgrade on the Phantom series, or just a … [Read more...] about Phantom 4 v Mavic Pro – How DJI’s Drones Compare
