One of the main challenges facing the mass rollout of drone delivery services is the problem of the last mile. Or, to be more specific, the problem of the last 30 yards. How are packages going to be dropped off in a way that ensures that pets, children and others with bad intentions can't interfere? Amazon's drone hijack concerns These are questions that Amazon will have to … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Latest Patent Aims to Prevent Delivery Drone Hijacking
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How to Shoot a Drone Hyperlapse with PolarPro
Photography specialists PolarPro have put together a quick tutorial for drone pilots who want to have a go at shooting a hyperlapse. If you're unaware of the term, it's essentially the same as a timelapse but with a broader range of motion. With a timelapse, the camera doesn't tend to move from a fixed point, and the video is sped up for artistic effect. With a … [Read more...] about How to Shoot a Drone Hyperlapse with PolarPro
June 17: Deadline Approaches for Drone Image Contest
Does your drone photography reach new heights in artistry and innovation? The Art Photo Travel Association is looking for the few, the artistic, the best in UAV visual artists for the inaugural DrAw Photo Contest (Drone Awards) with a looming deadline of June 17. Awards will be presented on Oct. 27 at the Siena International Photo Awards Ceremony in Siena, … [Read more...] about June 17: Deadline Approaches for Drone Image Contest
Rogue Drones: What Does the FAA Do to Enforce Drone Laws? New Report from GAO Offers Insight
News and Commentary. Recent publicity over drone "incidents" - and the related threats of more regulations - have led some commercial operators to call for better enforcement of existing rules. A recently published Government Accountability Office (GAO) report offers some insight into how the FAA enforces drone laws. Compliance Actions The FAA has some options - and some … [Read more...] about Rogue Drones: What Does the FAA Do to Enforce Drone Laws? New Report from GAO Offers Insight
Drones In Film: a “Snapshot of Life” in Liberia
When it comes to telling a story, drones often provide the only way to get a big picture across. San Francisco-based food innovator JUST set out to communicate what life is like in one neighborhood in Liberia - and went to the air to capture a compelling snapshot. "The concept for JUST’s ad was simple. We wanted to show the world a place where people live hard but joyful … [Read more...] about Drones In Film: a “Snapshot of Life” in Liberia