from Gizmodo.com The Iris+ looks pretty cool. Just dream of practically anything you'd like a drone to do, and chances are the new 3D Robotics quadcopter will do it. Autonomous flight? Check. Longer flight time? Check. Dynamic LED lights for directional awareness? Check. Crazy-ass "Follow Me" function? Check. Based on specs alone, the Iris+ is a big improvement over the … [Read more...] about New Autonomous 3D Robotics Drone Follows You Wherever You Go
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Competition Heats Up to Sell Drones to the Average Consumer
from theverge.com When I reviewed the consumer-grade drones on the market recently, the clear winner was the DJI Phantom. It has a combination of performance, durability, and a simple learning curve that no other unit can match. I was hoping that 3D-Robotic's Iris, which is pitched as a unit for the average consumer, would provide a nice alternative. But in my testing it was … [Read more...] about Competition Heats Up to Sell Drones to the Average Consumer
3D Robotics Expands to Texas, Set to Launch New UAV
from unmanned-aerial.com 3D Robotics - a Berkeley, Calif.-based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology provider - has hired new executives and expanded to Austin, Texas. The company says it is getting ready to launch multiple new products and upgrade software platforms. It explains that it wants to pivot from the business-to-business and hobbyist sectors to more … [Read more...] about 3D Robotics Expands to Texas, Set to Launch New UAV
Top Five Things You Need to Know About Drones and GIS
from directionsmag.com's Bill McNeil The mere mention of “drones” conjures thoughts of bombs and missiles raining down on unsuspecting bad guys. However, most of today’s drones, more accurately described as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are or will be focused on generating data to solve peace-time applications. UAVs range in size and cost from Northrop’s Global Hawk at … [Read more...] about Top Five Things You Need to Know About Drones and GIS
Drones: Impact for Construction
from constructech.com You have likely heard of drones, but have you heard of the impact drones will have on the construction industry? These self-flying, data-capturing robots are poised to make a big splash on the construction industry in the next year—and you might want to consider how it can help your business. Drones can do a number of different chores for … [Read more...] about Drones: Impact for Construction
