There seems to be a new crowd-funded drone project that launches every month. This week marked the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for Zyro, a drone-based outdoor game that replaces sports balls with a drone (tennis, frisbee etc.). This most recent campaign got us thinking, what makes a successful drone Kickstarter? Some projects like HEXO+ and AirDog raised well over a … [Read more...] about The DOs and DON’Ts for Running a Drone Kickstarter
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Firefighters Float Drone Purchase
(Source: hmbreview.com) In search of a bird’s-eye view of emergency situations, the Coastside Fire Protection District could be turning to an increasingly popular new technology: drones. In recent months, local fire officials have suggested buying an unmanned aerial vehicle — better known as a drone — saying it would be an invaluable tool for reconnaissance and rescues, … [Read more...] about Firefighters Float Drone Purchase
What Our Paranoia About Drones Says About Us
(Source: New York Times) A lazy drift of mist obscured an already gray November morning as I stared skeptically skyward in Morningside Park. It was not, I told myself, technically raining; still, moisture had begun to collect in the folds of my jacket as I surveyed the weather conditions. Driven more by impatience than by prudence, I decided to go ahead with the plan. … [Read more...] about What Our Paranoia About Drones Says About Us
42 Percent of Americans Are Wrong About Drones
(Source: Slate.com) Drones are inescapable in today’s media, whether they’re crashing on the White House lawn, soaring over bubbling Icelandic volcanoes, or being sold at the mall as a hot gift. And as a recent Reuters/Ipsos online poll found, when it comes to drones, many Americans are certifiably creeped-out. A remarkable 42 percent of respondents said that they … [Read more...] about 42 Percent of Americans Are Wrong About Drones
Will Amazon Or Google Be The GoPro Of The Drone Market?
(Source: ValueWalk) From Amazon.com, to Facebook, Google, and Alibaba, drones are quickly turning into the next big thing. While unmanned aircraft are currently just niche products, applications for them in all parts of life are being explored. One day drones will probably be a part of everyone’s daily lives. In a report dated Feb. 11, Nomura Holdings, Inc. ( analysts … [Read more...] about Will Amazon Or Google Be The GoPro Of The Drone Market?
