360° photography is suddenly becoming all the rage. As if stunning aerial wasn't enough, drone pilots can now go and capture magnificent panoramas that can be explored with the drag of a mouse, or even through VR goggles. To celebrate the latest evolution in photography, drone social media platform SkyPixel has joined forces with DJI to launch a competition to find the … [Read more...] about SkyPixel and DJI Launch 360-Degree Panorama Contest
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Xiaomi Launches Low Cost Drone to Challenge DJI
It's often said that if something seems too good to be true, it's because it probably is. Read on about Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi's first ever consumer drone, launched today, and make your own mind up on this one. Xiaomi new quadcopter, called 'Mi', will come with a three-axis gimbal and a choice of two cameras, high definition 1080p or the higher resolution 4K. According … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Launches Low Cost Drone to Challenge DJI
Chinese Manufacturer Xiaomi to Launch Drone Next Week
The likes of DJI and Yuneec have been dominating the consumer drone market for several years now. But it looks as though another rival could be rising in China. Xiaomi, more famous across consumer technology for its smartphones, headphones and connected wristbands, is about to launch its first drone. Xiamo's offering, barely displayed in the teaser above, appears to … [Read more...] about Chinese Manufacturer Xiaomi to Launch Drone Next Week
WowWee Launches Gaming Drone, Lumi
Robotics manufacturer WowWee has launched a campaign for its 'gaming drone', Lumi. The drone comes complete with autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance, along with several game modes. The team at WowWee are opening up the Lumi platform to app developers, as they see huge potential for gamifying drones as a way to introduce younger children to the technology. The Lumi … [Read more...] about WowWee Launches Gaming Drone, Lumi
Periscope to Launch Live Drone Streaming
Twitter's video streaming platform, Periscope, is about to open up to live drone streaming. DJI pilots will soon be able to stream footage straight from their drone onto the social media platform. If you haven't heard of Periscope yet, the idea is pretty simple. It's been designed to help you 'explore the world in real time through someone else's eyes'. Using Periscope, any … [Read more...] about Periscope to Launch Live Drone Streaming
