When Skydio launched the long-awaited R1 in February, it was clear that we were dealing with something special. The Skydio team had set out to build a drone that could build a picture of its environment and fly as intelligently as a human pilot as a result. And they appear to have succeeded; an amazing technological feat. Our reservations instead revolved around three … [Read more...] about New Developer Platform Could Make Skydio R1 The Go-To Commercial Drone
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DJI Release Teaser for Mavic 2 Launch Event On August 23rd
Back in July, DJI delayed the launch event for what we know now is at least one new iteration in the Mavic drone line. The Chinese manufacturer's 'See the Bigger Picture' event was pushed back indefinitely, until this week. In the interim UK catalog retailer Argos accidentally published pictures and details of the new drones way ahead of the official launch. The leak showed … [Read more...] about DJI Release Teaser for Mavic 2 Launch Event On August 23rd
Yuneec Launch Mantis Q into Packed Consumer Drone Market
Chinese drone manufacturer Yuneec has quietly released a new model to the consumer market: the Mantis Q. After taking a look through the specs, the first impression is that this little drone is targeting the same niche as the Mavic Air and Parrot Anafi: drone newcomers and pilots keen to shoot in 4K on the go. That's why Yuneec's latest drone follows in the footsteps of … [Read more...] about Yuneec Launch Mantis Q into Packed Consumer Drone Market
Whoops: UK Retailer Reveals New DJI Mavic 2 Before Official Release
So now we know. A matter of weeks after DJI indefinitely postponed the launch event for a new drone release, UK retailer Argos has gone ahead and printed the new products in its biannual catalog. It's an easy mistake to make, particularly when you sell thousands of products and a manufacturer has a last-minute change of heart about its release date. Although the catalog … [Read more...] about Whoops: UK Retailer Reveals New DJI Mavic 2 Before Official Release
Can the New Parrot Anafi Compete with DJI Drones?
Things are starting to look a little cramped in the consumer drone market. DJI now has drones across a range of price points, targeting buyers that it wasn't until recently. To make purchasing decisions even harder for enthusiasts, Parrot has today thrown a new drone into the mix: the Anafi. At first glance, the Anafi is a big step forward for Parrot from its Bebop … [Read more...] about Can the New Parrot Anafi Compete with DJI Drones?
