There's a new drone startup making waves in the world of crowdfunding, and this time, it looks like speed is the top priority. California-based Tanky Drone has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring its FPV racer to the wider public, which comes ready to fly and has, in testing at least, hit speeds in excess of 100 mph. Aside from sheer speed, there are a few nice … [Read more...] about In depth with Tanky – The World’s Fastest Ready-to-Fly Racing Drone?
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Airmap Launches iOS App for Drone Operators
AirMap, an airspace information service provider targeting the UAV market, announced today the release of the AirMap app for iOS and Apple Watch. Drone operators can now access low-altitude airspace advisories, create flights, file digital flight notices to over 80 airports, manage unmanned aircraft, and more. The release follows on the development of of AirMap's Digital … [Read more...] about Airmap Launches iOS App for Drone Operators
Drone Day Boston 2016! Tickets on sale!
Drone Day Boston will be taking place at 23 Drydock Avenue Boston, MA on Sat. May 7th, 11am - 6pm. Drones have a bad reputation, and even though many of us call our Multi-rotors by different names, the public does associate our fantastic machines with the word drone. We are here to make sure that Drones are seen in a positive light. The purpose Drone Day Boston, a part of … [Read more...] about Drone Day Boston 2016! Tickets on sale!
Micro-Drones Like Vidius Require No FAA Sign-up
Since the FAA issued the much-maligned drone registration program, UAV manufacturers may benefit from a new niche market – tiny drones that fall under the weight requirements for registration (the agency’s mandate requires registration of all aircraft weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds, including payloads such as on-board cameras). One new model, the Axis … [Read more...] about Micro-Drones Like Vidius Require No FAA Sign-up
The Perfect Christmas Gift – Eric Cheng’s New Book on Aerial Photography
Eric Cheng recently left DJI, where he had served as the company's Director of Aerial Imaging for nearly two years. Eric is a photographer by profession but, during his time at DJI, he became the face of the prosumer drone community. He appeared in nearly all of DJI's product videos and flew drones at all sorts of industry events, but he is perhaps best known in the community … [Read more...] about The Perfect Christmas Gift – Eric Cheng’s New Book on Aerial Photography
