Press Release: Firefly Drone Shows, founded by Kyle Dorosz and Ryan Sigmon, is expanding their fleet to 200 custom-built drones and booking for a variety of outdoor events this summer. They are the third company in the United States to gain approval for performing across the country, and one of the few in the world to also possess a night waiver from the FAA for drone shows. … [Read more...] about Firefly Drone Shows: The Team Behind That Viral Video Expands Their Fleet
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The Top Drone Photos and Films of 2017
A guest post by Part 107 Pilot and writer Kara Murphy. Year after year, significant improvements in drone technology make them more accessible to creators at all skill levels. Photographers and filmmakers that started out working from ground-level, or chartered helicopters for aerials shots, are increasingly turning to the more affordable consumer-grade drones to capture … [Read more...] about The Top Drone Photos and Films of 2017
5 Things GoPro & the Karma 2 Must Do to Compete With DJI
Manufacturing a decent drone isn't easy. Staying afloat seems to be just as hard. Just ask the founders of Lily Robotics, who received almost $50 million in pre-sales and VC funding and still couldn't deliver to a single customer. Or 3DR, who pumped plenty of capital into the Solo but have now had to retreat from the hardware market. Those are perhaps the extreme cases, in … [Read more...] about 5 Things GoPro & the Karma 2 Must Do to Compete With DJI
Drone Market Environment Map 2016
Guest post by Kay Wackwitz, Drone Industry Insights — Last year we published the initial Drone Market Environment Map and it was so successful that we updated and enlarged it to visualize the current evolutionary stage. This map provides the most comprehensive picture of the global drone ecosystem, making the drone market more transparent and accessible for prospective … [Read more...] about Drone Market Environment Map 2016
Is This the Drone Case We’ve Been Waiting For?
Let's face it, buying the right case for your drone is neither easy or cheap. While there's plenty of choice out there regarding price, size and sturdiness, you need to be sure that your money is being spent on a product that works for you. Every pilot will have different needs and priorities, but there are a few non-negotiables. The first is durability. There's no point in … [Read more...] about Is This the Drone Case We’ve Been Waiting For?
