Guest post by Terry Holland — After flying my Phantom 4 for several months it’s time for a follow up on my initial dronelife.com review. While my major reservation with the craft is that the media quality of the Phantom 4 doesn’t match the micro four thirds sensor that I fly on my S900 (and shouldn’t because that’s not the role the Phantom was meant to fill in the DJI … [Read more...] about Shooting Photos and Video with the DJI Phantom 4
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DJI, Shapeways Partner 3D Printing Contest
A new tech contest may shape up to be a perfect marriage of two emerging technologies. Last week, drone giant DJI and 3D printing service Shapeways announced a contest that challenges designer to create 3D printed accessories for UAVs with a focus on improved search and rescue products. The grand-prize winner and three runners-up will be announced at the New York City Maker … [Read more...] about DJI, Shapeways Partner 3D Printing Contest
The DJI Phantom 4: A DroneLife Hands On Review
Guest post by Terry Holland -- The release of the DJI Phantom, over three years ago, was a great step forward for the consumer drone market, but it came with a number of issues. Erratic electronics, questionable mechanics and almost non-existent customer support plagued the early roll out of the Phantom series and a pervasive lack of dependability left this potentially … [Read more...] about The DJI Phantom 4: A DroneLife Hands On Review
Technology from Movidius Enables Phantom 4 to See
The recently unveiled, and now available, DJI Phantom 4 has received considerable attention. The phantom 4 is a significant upgrade to the Phantom line. Perhaps the most notable new feature is its ability to “see “ objects and avoid flying into them. This sense-and-avoid feature is courtesy of a Dublin-based technology firm Movidius. Movidius announced today its agreement … [Read more...] about Technology from Movidius Enables Phantom 4 to See
Why the DJI Phantom 4 May Be the Drone You Are Looking For
If you are looking to get into drones but have so far been turned off by how technologically complex they are, the DJI Phantom 4 may be the answer you are looking for, provided you are willing to pay for it. Rumors had been swirling for several weeks, the price of Phantom 3s was dropping at most major online retailers and many, including the DroneLife staff, had been … [Read more...] about Why the DJI Phantom 4 May Be the Drone You Are Looking For
