When Parrot unveiled the new ANAFI drone back in June it felt like a big moment. Finally, a worthy competitor had arrived to rival the DJI Mavic Air and, more broadly, the Chinese manufacturer's growing dominance. Later that month I went to meet some of the Parrot team in London, got a demo of the new drone, received some interesting answers re the ANAFI's lack of obstacle … [Read more...] about Review: Hands On With the Parrot ANAFI
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Can the New Parrot Anafi Compete with DJI Drones?
Things are starting to look a little cramped in the consumer drone market. DJI now has drones across a range of price points, targeting buyers that it wasn't until recently. To make purchasing decisions even harder for enthusiasts, Parrot has today thrown a new drone into the mix: the Anafi. At first glance, the Anafi is a big step forward for Parrot from its Bebop … [Read more...] about Can the New Parrot Anafi Compete with DJI Drones?
A Closer Look at the New DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
DJI's penchant for iteration has continued this week, with the launch of an updated Phantom 4 Pro, the P4 Pro V2.0. The main new features of the P4P V2.0 are that it comes with a new controller, uses DJI’s OcuSync for high-resolution and low-latency digital video transmission and reduces propeller noise by up to 60%. That's thanks to an upgraded propulsion system with FOC … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at the New DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
The Defining Moments of the Consumer Drone Industry
In a few short years, the consumer drone industry has been through it all: skepticism, hype, the boom of excitement and outside investment, companies overpromising and overstretching, new heights of innovation, palm-sized gadgets capable of things once restricted to science fiction. It's been a thrilling ride so far. In our rundown of some of the most defining moments in the … [Read more...] about The Defining Moments of the Consumer Drone Industry
3DR Cuts Jobs, Shifts Focus
3D Robotics Inc., a major drone manufacturer, will cut jobs and restructure in order to shift its focus from consumer drones into the commercial market, Marketwatch reports. Citing heavy competition from industry leader DJI - reportedly holding over 70% of the consumer drone market - 3DR says that they are moving more quickly than anticipated into the commercial drone … [Read more...] about 3DR Cuts Jobs, Shifts Focus
