The DJI Mavic Pro and the GoPro Karma both launched in September, but how do they compare? When we look back a decade from now, September 2016 will be pointed to as a defining month in the drone industry. New product releases have paved the way for manufacturers to target mainstream markets for the first time, commercial legislation in the US has started to open doors for … [Read more...] about Comparison – The DJI Mavic Pro is Bad Karma for GoPro
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Product Profile – A Closer Look at The GoPro Karma
On September 19th, GoPro launched the company's first drone, the Karma. Our first impression was mixed, but now that the dust has settled we're going to be taking a closer look at GoPro's first step into the consumer market. During the grand unveiling, there was plenty of well-scripted talk from CEO Nick Woodman but not a whole load of substance. Here are the answers to the … [Read more...] about Product Profile – A Closer Look at The GoPro Karma
The Power Egg – Could This Be the Drone the Consumer Market Has Been Waiting For?
Consumer drones have been stuck in a holding pattern for a while now. They are either toys or sophisticated flying cameras that take a bit of skill to master. The latter market, largely dominated by DJI, has seen little change in its fundamental form factor - a four (or six) armed star fish with a propeller on each arm. That is about to change. Today, PowerVision Robot … [Read more...] about The Power Egg – Could This Be the Drone the Consumer Market Has Been Waiting For?
DJI’s Foray into the Enterprise Drone Market
Will its reliance on channel partnerships address the real needs of commercial operators? QuickTake THE FACTS: Without the usual fanfare associated with a new product release, consumer drone manufacturer DJI opened up a website (http://enterprise.dji.com) in July 2016 that is dedicated to commercial / enterprise use of their drones. The website lists five industrial uses: … [Read more...] about DJI’s Foray into the Enterprise Drone Market
GoPro Drone Meets a Kite With Fotokite Phi on Indiegogo
The term 'flying camera' gets thrown around quite a bit in the drone industry. But the new Fotokite Phi, launched on Tuesday on Indiegogo, might be the first true flying camera on the market. Despite it's appearance, the Fotokite Phi isn't even really a drone because it features no autonomy or GPS connectivity whatsoever and isn't meant to be flown in the traditional … [Read more...] about GoPro Drone Meets a Kite With Fotokite Phi on Indiegogo
