The FAA predicted as many as 1 million drones could be sold this holiday season. Of course, this number depends on exactly how the FAA defines "drone" but, it also depends on price. After all, drones aren't exactly cheap, so the number of drones sold this year may well be contingent upon drone sales. Drone manufacturers are absolutely aware of this and will no doubt try … [Read more...] about What to Expect for Drone Sales on Black Friday, 2015
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The Parrot Bebop Drone Finally Flies Solo
Earlier this week, the Parrot Bebop Drone earned its surname when the company announced the release of Flight Plan, a new feature that allows users to map out a flight for their Bebop drone and sit back as their drone flies autonomously. Available as a $20 in-app purchase through the Free Flight 3 piloting app for the Bebop, Flight Plan is the missing piece of the Bebop's … [Read more...] about The Parrot Bebop Drone Finally Flies Solo
5 Amazing Drones Under $1,000 – Part II
With the holiday season only a few weeks away, you may one of the millions of people considering asking for/giving a drone as a gift this year. If you simply Google "best drone" you may be alarmed how how expensive these machines can get. This is why we have compiled this helpful list of quality UAVs that fall below the $1,000 mark. Solo by 3D Robotics [cms … [Read more...] about 5 Amazing Drones Under $1,000 – Part II
The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market
DRONELIFE originally published this article in 2014 - this article has been completely updated from the original as of 2017. While drones are spreading into industries from warehousing to oil exploration, precision agriculture remains one of the most robust segments of the market. The ROI for drones in agriculture is compelling: and farms of every size are taking … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market
The Yuneec Q500 Typhoon: A DroneLife Review
It has been a tough couple months for drone pilots in the Northeast. But the snows are finally melting and the temperature is gradually rising so we have been able to get outside in small doses and dust off our propellers. DroneLife acquired several new drones this winter and we will be bringing you an account of our experiences with them, starting with the Yuneec Q500 … [Read more...] about The Yuneec Q500 Typhoon: A DroneLife Review