Looking back at the progress the consumer drone industry made in 2016, it’s easy to imagine that 2017 will be packed with revelatory product announcements and further strides forward. However, another bumper 18 months of consumer drone innovation seems unlikely at this point. Here’s why… Let’s begin by concentrating on consumer industry leader DJI. Last year alone, DJI … [Read more...] about Challenges on the Horizon for the Consumer Drone Industry
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Holiday Gift Ideas for the Drone Enthusiast
Many drone enthusiasts are outdoor enthusiasts. When you've invested in a good drone you want to protect it and be able to move about with it easily and comfortably. Here are two products that help with that. The SCOTTeVEST Q.U.E.S.T. Vest SCOTTeVEST makes travel clothing. The Q.U.E.S.T. vest is ideal for drone pilots who want to carry carry their accessories with them. … [Read more...] about Holiday Gift Ideas for the Drone Enthusiast
In depth – DJI Launches Inspire 2 and Phantom 4 Pro
DJI has just launched two new drones in time for Christmas. Yes: Two new drones. We love surprises. The Chinese drone industry giant looks set to continue its market domination with a new Phantom 4 Pro and an upgrade on the Inspire series, the Inspire 2. Here's what we know so far... Whenever a date is set for an 'event' in this industry, it usually means a new product … [Read more...] about In depth – DJI Launches Inspire 2 and Phantom 4 Pro
GoPro Vs DJI: Tech Giants End 2016 With Plenty to Prove
Not that long ago, the end of 2016 looked as though it would be a defining point for consumer drones, the time for them to truly go mainstream. In September, GoPro made its highly anticipated move into the drone space with the launch of the Karma. Industry leader DJI released the Mavic Pro a matter of days later. Suddenly we were looking at two drones capable of taking what is … [Read more...] about GoPro Vs DJI: Tech Giants End 2016 With Plenty to Prove
GoPro Recalls Karma Drones After Power Failure
Timing is everything in the world of aerial photography. With the country distracted by a chaotic presidential election, GoPro has quietly announced that there's been a huge mistake, one that will have ramifications for thousands of people across the US. No, not that mistake. It turns out that there have been cases of random power failure with the new Karma, causing drones to … [Read more...] about GoPro Recalls Karma Drones After Power Failure
