As this has been one of DroneLife's most popular lists, it has been gnawing at me that it needed an update. Eight months (which is the equivalent of about 3 years in the technology industry) has passed since this post was initially published and the drone community has changed dramatically in that small window of time. For starters, GoPro has officially announced they are … [Read more...] about These 5 Drones are ‘Good-to-Go’ With GoPro Cameras
3D Robotics
Can 3D Robotics Put a Dent in China’s Consumer Drone Dominance?
(Source: fortune.com) For China’s Shenzhen-based DJI Technology Co., business is better than good. The company—not even ten years old—owns roughly 70 percent of the nascent, but booming $2 billion consumer drone market, according to analysts. It’s white, quadrotor aircraft—known by the brand name “Phantom”—are now pervasive within the public consciousness. Every time a … [Read more...] about Can 3D Robotics Put a Dent in China’s Consumer Drone Dominance?
3D Robotics CEO on Self-Regulating Safety Measures
(Source: CBS News) Drones are expected to be hot sellers this summer through the holidays and the FAA is testing the tech to find common ground between safety and fun. As the government continues to develop new guidelines, 3D Robotics CEO Chris Anderson said the safety issue is not a "law problem, but an enforcement problem." "Every developed country has basic rules in … [Read more...] about 3D Robotics CEO on Self-Regulating Safety Measures
Drone Safety: What You Should Know Before You Fly With 3DR
by Roger Sollenberger It’s getting easier and easier to fly drones—or, like with Solo, to have the drones fly themselves. This is good news for a number of reasons: More people can enjoy the incredible feeling of flight and the experience of creating great aerial video; drones are becoming more useful, with new applications discovered or invented every day; and of course, … [Read more...] about Drone Safety: What You Should Know Before You Fly With 3DR
6 Reasons the Market for Drone Services is Set to Explode
No one is going to argue the claim that drones are becoming increasingly more popular by the day. You can't go 24 hours without coming across some new drone announcement online or seeing a drone on TV. The major reason drones are taking off is because they aren't just weapons and they aren't just toys anymore; they're tools. Tools that can be used to make money. Plenty of … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons the Market for Drone Services is Set to Explode
