Electronics giant Sony today launched a camera support upgrade that could revolutionize drone mapping and imaging. The company’s imaging division is releasing the new full-frame camera support solution with upgraded SDK, app library and support for use with Sony’s Alpha range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. A Sony spokesperson says the new solution “allows organizations … [Read more...] about Sony Upgrade Boosts Camera SDK for Drone Imaging
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Drones for Education: NDAA Provision Makes it Easier for Students to Fly
A provision in the current version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would make it significantly easier to use drones for education. As the final version of the NDAA approaches a vote, issues including a proposed ban of Chinese-made tech have been negotiated. The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the largest community-based organization (CBO) for … [Read more...] about Drones for Education: NDAA Provision Makes it Easier for Students to Fly
Drone Video Contest: Civil + Structural Engineer Media Launches Engineering Competition
Think your video soars above all the rest when it comes to engineering videos? Civil + Structural Engineer Media this week announced an open call for submissions to the 2021 Engineering Drone Video of the Year (EDVY) Competition through April 30, 2021. Videos must be original, comprised of drone video footage gathered with a drone and should feature an engineering or … [Read more...] about Drone Video Contest: Civil + Structural Engineer Media Launches Engineering Competition
DJI and Mercedes Benz: EQ Formula E Team Racing Team [VIDEO]
DJI is moving way beyond drone hardware to providing all types of innovative visual tools. Now, DJI and Mercedes Benz are partnering to help bring new fans to the E division: car racing with highly modified specially built electric racing circuit. The E is for electric only: races are held in major cities worldwide. (See the second video below for more details.) As part of … [Read more...] about DJI and Mercedes Benz: EQ Formula E Team Racing Team [VIDEO]
FAA Launches Web Drone Content in Spanish
FAA lanza contenido Web Drone Source: FAA Press Release The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a pilot program to translate into Spanish select web content for users of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS commonly referred to as drones). The program is expected to reach the nearly 25.6 million people living in the United States with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) … [Read more...] about FAA Launches Web Drone Content in Spanish
