Part of what makes drone technology so amazing is the ability to take pictures in HD from an entirely new perspective. Never before have aerial photographs and videos been so easy to capture. The next thing most of us do after taking a picture, this being 2014, is upload it to social media (usually Snapchat or Facebook). So, if you are considering buying a drone, chances … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Drones for Social Media Sharing
DJI Phantom 2 Vision
Which DJI Phantom 2 Vision Should you Buy?
So you have made up for your mind. You are buying a DJI Phantom 2 Vision. The problem is that you can't decide between the Phantom 2 Vision and the latest, greatest Phantom 2 Vision +. You are undoubtedly wrestling with the price issue, a whopping $300 plus difference. Let's see if we can help you answer this question. [cms id="142"] [cms … [Read more...] about Which DJI Phantom 2 Vision Should you Buy?
The 4 Best Drones for Capturing Footage of Fall Foliage
Famed poet William Cullen Bryant once wrote: “Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile.” Today this observation rings as true as ever; thanks to the latest advances in both imagery and UAV technology, you can purchase a ready-to-fly drone to easily capture autumn’s “loveliest smile” like never before. Here are four models that will help you create the most memorable … [Read more...] about The 4 Best Drones for Capturing Footage of Fall Foliage
Field Testing a Phantom II Quadcopter Drone for Scientific Research
from thescientistvideographer.com When was the last time you had fun doing field research? What’s that you say? Not ever? Then you probably haven’t tried using a quadcopter drone yet. A quadcopter drone is a remotely-operated, miniature helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. These drones can carry high-definition cameras that are able to capture … [Read more...] about Field Testing a Phantom II Quadcopter Drone for Scientific Research
The World’s Most Popular Drone Is a Magnet for Reckless Pilots
from motherboard.vice.com Have you heard about that time when a drone struck a building in downtown St. Louis? Or the one that time a drone hit a building in midtown Manhattan? Or the scores of people flying drones through fireworks shows this Fourth of July? Or the drone that got knocked out of the sky by rioting Los Angeles Kings fans? Or that whole NYPD fiasco a few weeks … [Read more...] about The World’s Most Popular Drone Is a Magnet for Reckless Pilots