You'd be forgiven for thinking that drones only come in two categories. First, you've got the tiny $50 toys designed for quick fixes of fun that don't offer much in terms of end product. And second are the $1,000 beasts that wouldn't look out of place on a Hollywood film set. But good news: There is a middle ground. It's possible to find a relatively cheap drone that will give … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Drones Under $500
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It’s Here, It’s Real: Ehang Signs Deal to Test Passenger Drone
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) have partnered with Chinese drone manufacturer EHang to test the passenger drone at Nevada’s FAA UAS Test Site. EHang introduced the passenger drone at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show. The EHang 184, an autonomous aerial vehicle capable of carrying … [Read more...] about It’s Here, It’s Real: Ehang Signs Deal to Test Passenger Drone
4 Autonomous Sports Drones for Extreme Photography
So you're looking for a self-flying drone as extreme as the sports you're into. It needs to be rugged, smart, versatile, fast, and ready to go at the touch of a button. Essentially, you want your sports drone to be a flying cameraman, capable of shooting high-quality video while you focus on looking awesome. But with so many sports drones out there tailored to outdoor … [Read more...] about 4 Autonomous Sports Drones for Extreme Photography
EHang Drone Taxi Ready for Takeoff in NV
Chinese drone manufacturer EHang, Inc. announced today that they have signed an agreement with The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) to begin testing the EHang 184, a passenger drone. Testing will take place at Nevada’s FAA UAS Test Site. EHang first announced the passenger drone at the 2016 Consumer … [Read more...] about EHang Drone Taxi Ready for Takeoff in NV
TOP 20 VC-funded Drone Companies to Watch in 2016
Guest post by Drone Industry Insights Besides the startups that we noted last week, there are of course many mature drone companies out there. About a year ago, some of them left the start-up phase to grow into a fast developing market. Undoubtedly, to be among the best you need a lot of money from people who believe in your vision. Growing stage drone companies with … [Read more...] about TOP 20 VC-funded Drone Companies to Watch in 2016
