Guest post by Drone Industry Insights — To push the boundaries of drone flight performance, batteries must become smaller and lighter. It appears that we reached a certain limit when it comes to power density. Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) and Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) batteries have become very small and affordable, mainly driven by the mobile phone industry. This led to a wide adoption … [Read more...] about Drone Energy Sources – Pushing the Boundaries of Electric Flight
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Dronebox Jump Starts Power-Starved UAV Sector
As drones continue to appeal to wider sectors – police, scientific research, energy companies and firefighters – many new UAV customers soon face a common industry challenge: Keeping drones in the air longer with limited power options. A Singapore firm may have unpacked a fresh solution to this not-quite-age-old problem with Dronebox. Developed by H3 Dynamics, the system is … [Read more...] about Dronebox Jump Starts Power-Starved UAV Sector
The 7 Deadly Sins Of Flying A Drone
In today’s ultra-politically correct climate, there’s etiquette – or certain expected behaviors – for nearly every situation under the sun. Sure, golf etiquette has been around for hundreds of years now, but there’s also internet dating etiquette (stop with the shirtless selfies in the dirty mirror, bro), office etiquette (no microwaving leftover fish in the break room), hell … [Read more...] about The 7 Deadly Sins Of Flying A Drone
6 Must-Have Drone Accessories for New Buyers
Although there are many gaffes a new drone consumer can make (whether they be parents, real-estate professionals or homeowners), most mistakes stem from a blatant violation of the New Hobby Prime Directive: “Thou Shalt Be PREPARED.” And perhaps the easiest way a drone newbie can find themselves unprepared stems from a lack of accessories for your new UAVs. Here are six UAV … [Read more...] about 6 Must-Have Drone Accessories for New Buyers
This is Why You Pay Attention to Your Drone’s Battery Life
from georgianewsday.com Gadgets almost running out of battery can often strike fear in their owners but this man became even more panic stricken when he realised his camera drone was about to run out power over a lake. The man was flying his drone fitted with a HD-3D camera for just the second time over the water in his back garden in British Columbia, Canada when he … [Read more...] about This is Why You Pay Attention to Your Drone’s Battery Life
