Although not universally celebrated, Dec. 23 has entered into the holiday lexicon as a new – albeit made-up – holiday: Festivus. Viewers of the iconic TV sit-com Seinfeld already know the story but for those of you just joining us here’s the scoop: On Dec. 18, 1997, the ninth-season episode The Strike aired on NBC as Seinfeld’s nod to the holidays. Though the statute of … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Drones Can Create a Festivus Miracle
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Drones in the Media: Why You Should Care About Kanye West
(Source: 3drobotics.com's Roger Sollenberger) Over the past year personal drones have drawn a ton of media coverage, more and more frequently from TV news and high-profile outlets like the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Vice and the Washington Post. I personally come from a liberal arts background, and until I first entered this field in the summer of 2013 hadn’t caught … [Read more...] about Drones in the Media: Why You Should Care About Kanye West
Why Our Drone Future Is For Real — Someday
(Source: cnet.com) In 2002, a stroke-like event turned Henry Evans into a quadriplegic, depriving him of almost all ability to move. Eleven years later, a remote-controlled aircraft has given the former Silicon Valley finance officer a new kind of mobility. "I distinctly remember lying in bed, wanting to go outside, when it occurred to me that I didn't need my whole … [Read more...] about Why Our Drone Future Is For Real — Someday
The 2014 Holiday Drone Buying Guide
Consumer drones are one of 2014's hottest gifts and finding the right one at the best price can be a challenge. To make your drone buying experience as easy as possible, we have compiled a list of the prices of Amazon's most popular drones, manufacturer specific deals and our very own buying guides right here for your convenience. If you think you have an idea of what you … [Read more...] about The 2014 Holiday Drone Buying Guide
3D Robotics Releases X8+ as a Flying “Intelligent Tool”
According to drone manufacturer 3D Robotics, its latest release, the X8+, is not just an out-of-the-box UAV solution, it’s also an “intelligent tool.” The X8+ is described as a “heavy-duty copter with lifting power that extends payload options to the professional realm -- electromagnetic delivery, still photography, mapping, modeling, and significant options.” In addition to … [Read more...] about 3D Robotics Releases X8+ as a Flying “Intelligent Tool”
