Australian data analytics and drone autonomy start-up Emesent is making history with remotely operated autonomous drone flights. The latest flight took place underground in a mine in Canada - but was operated from Australia. These missions "promise to drive revolutionary change in the heavy industry space," says an Emesent press release. This flight took place August 28, … [Read more...] about Autonomous Drone Flights Operated from Half a World Away: Emesent is Making History
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Autonomous Racing Drones Showcase Computer Vision Developments
In the past couple of years drone racing has taken off. Pilots that were flying for fun on makeshift tracks in their spare time are suddenly travelling the world on professional contracts. Racing organizations like DRL are signing multimillion-dollar sponsorship deals with some of the biggest names in business. The sport has captured imaginations because of the way it … [Read more...] about Autonomous Racing Drones Showcase Computer Vision Developments
5 Tips for Aerial Photography Beginners
There are plenty of reasons that you might be considering getting into aerial photography. You might've been inspired by some epic drone footage - of which there's plenty - fancy yourself a professional pilot in the making, or just want an excuse to get out of the house. Whatever your motivation, the idea of actually buying a drone and getting started can be pretty daunting. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Aerial Photography Beginners
4 Autonomous Sports Drones for Extreme Photography
So you're looking for a self-flying drone as extreme as the sports you're into. It needs to be rugged, smart, versatile, fast, and ready to go at the touch of a button. Essentially, you want your sports drone to be a flying cameraman, capable of shooting high-quality video while you focus on looking awesome. But with so many sports drones out there tailored to outdoor … [Read more...] about 4 Autonomous Sports Drones for Extreme Photography