Chinese manufacturer Yuneec will release an upgraded version of its Typhoon H drone next month. The new Typhoon H Plus comes with a new camera, a new noise-reducing frame and Intel's RealSense technology as standard. The original Typhoon H wowed the crowds at CES back in 2016, dodging moving objects on stage and avoiding obstacles in a way that we hadn't seen before. But … [Read more...] about Yuneec’s Upgraded Typhoon H Plus to Ship Next Month
CES 2016
Airbus Countermeasure Takes Aim at Errant Drones
Let’s just be clear: Drones ruled CES 2016. From the Drone Rodeo that stormed the nearby Las Vegas desert, to Qualcomm’s new drone development platform to breakthroughs in longer UAV battery life, drone technology proved to be the talk of the Consumer Electronics Show (Note: Check out DRONELIFE’s expansive CES 2016 coverage) However, the anti-drone tech sector also made a … [Read more...] about Airbus Countermeasure Takes Aim at Errant Drones
CES 2016: Walkera Unveils Drone Flight Booster
CES 2016 is fast becoming a playground and primary showcase for the drone industry with some of the biggest names in UAV saving new announcements for the Las Vegas show floor. Walkera is no exception – the Chinese drone manufacturer released a new hybrid powertrain for the QR X900 hexacopter model yesterday. The company says a small methanol-fueled engine will charge the … [Read more...] about CES 2016: Walkera Unveils Drone Flight Booster
Hydrogen Cells May Boost Drone Flight Times
What’s not to love about hydrogen? It’s the most abundant element in the universe; it’s the vital fuel that keeps the sun’s fires burning; and it holds the number-one position on the periodic table. And, as it turns out, hydrogen may be the key ingredient in a perfect recipe to keep drones in the air for longer periods of time. On Dec. 15, British firm Intelligent Energy … [Read more...] about Hydrogen Cells May Boost Drone Flight Times
