On Monday, 3D Robotics officially announced Solo, the latest and most sophisticated drone designed specifically to be flown with a GoPro camera. With up to 25 minutes of flight time and a range of up to half a mile, Solo is a tremendous first step in realizing the true potential of UAVs as autonomous flying computers. “We set out a year ago with the promise of not just … [Read more...] about Flying Solo: 3D Robotics Announces New Drone
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4 Ways The Drone Revolution Is Like Game of Thrones
As you may or may not know, a small, art-house TV show is returning to HBO this weekend for its fifth season. Nobody ever expected this by-the-numbers, low budget, snoozefest to make it this far... Just kidding. It's Game of Thrones - a worldwide phenomenon in every sense of that expression. The interesting thing is, it has some really strange parallels with the consumer … [Read more...] about 4 Ways The Drone Revolution Is Like Game of Thrones
‘We’re Learning as We Go,’ Says 3D Robotics’ Jordi Muñoz
(Source: wsj.com) The consumer-drone revolution can be traced back eight years ago, to a 20-year-old Mexican immigrant in Riverside, Calif., tinkering with a toy model helicopter. Jordi Muñoz Bardales, newly arrived from Ensenada, Mexico, was awaiting his U.S. green card when he broke open his Nintendo Wii controller, removed its sensors and connected them to an $18 … [Read more...] about ‘We’re Learning as We Go,’ Says 3D Robotics’ Jordi Muñoz
Video(s) of the Day 4/7/15: New Drone Announcements Imminent from DJI, 3D Robotics
Unlike last weeks announcements for Parrot's Flying Saucer drone and Apple's iDrone, these announcements are very real. Two of the most popular consumer drone brands are about to unveil some very cool new hardware. DJI, makers of the ubiquitous Phantom drones, are scheduled to announce something big tomorrow at simultaneous events in London, Munich, and New York. Will it be … [Read more...] about Video(s) of the Day 4/7/15: New Drone Announcements Imminent from DJI, 3D Robotics
Video of the Day 3/28/15: Drones Replacing Selfie Sticks
It's no secret drone are the next evolution of the selfie stick. Our puny human arms are such an inconvenience compared to the limitless possibilities drones provide. Apparently, Business Insider agrees. … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 3/28/15: Drones Replacing Selfie Sticks
