Snap, the parent company of social media platform Snapchat, is in negotiations with Chinese drone manufacturer Zero Zero Robotics, maker of the Hover Camera Passport selfie drone. The Information reports that Snap is considering purchasing Zero Zero for $150-200 million, upping their drone game considerably from the purchase of Cntrl Me Robotics earlier this year for a mere … [Read more...] about Another Drone Company for Snap? Company Eyes Zero Zero Robotics
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2014’s Top Trends in Drone Technology
It has been just over a year since Jeff Bezos went on 60 Minutes and demonstrated how drones are the next big transformative technology. If you live in Silicon Valley or are a dog, that one year felt like seven and a lot transpired. Drones have gone from "the next big thing" to technology that is so far reaching it has noticeable, quantifiable trends like... Delivery Bezos … [Read more...] about 2014’s Top Trends in Drone Technology
Zano Enters Nano-Drone Arena via Kickstarter
Selfie drones have flown to the heights of popularity in the UAV industry and a recently launched Kickstarter campaign hopes to take advantage of that trend with a new entry. British developer Torquing Group Ltd is seeking crowdfunding for Zano an “ultra-portable, personal aerial photography and video capture platform,” capable of autonomous flight. Running through January 8 … [Read more...] about Zano Enters Nano-Drone Arena via Kickstarter
6 Ways A Drone Could Improve Your Life
If you’re an avid reader of DRONELIFE (and why wouldn't you be?), you probably already know that the commercial drone industry is expected to exceed $89 billion in sales over the next 10 years. That may prompt the casual reader to ask: “That seems a little extravagant. I’ve never bought a drone. I’ve never even seen a drone in action. Why should I care?” Well, it turns out … [Read more...] about 6 Ways A Drone Could Improve Your Life
Are Selfie Drones the Next Big Thing? These 5 Companies Think So
If 2014 is the Year of the Selfie (and it is) then 2015 may be crowned the Year of the Selfie Drone. With the burgeoning UAV sector poised to exceed $89 billion in sales over the next 10 years, expect to see drones become an as part of our daily lives as the smart phone is today. Several models will offer a nifty feature selfie-holics won’t be able to resist – the ability … [Read more...] about Are Selfie Drones the Next Big Thing? These 5 Companies Think So
