Intel's shooting star drones have performed at Coachella for the second year in a row, lighting up the sky above the set of headlining act ODESZA. It's one of the few times that the technology giant has been able to perform live above an audience, rather than events being prerecorded, as was the case with the Super Bowl halftime show last year. Other notable Intel shows … [Read more...] about Intel Drone Light Show Steals the Show at Coachella
Fireworks
Your 4th of July Drone Fireworks Roundup
Drones are offering a unique perspective for photographers all around the world. But most of the spectacular shots and footage we see feature landscapes and urban scenes from above. Even though drones give us the opportunity to shoot things from a great height, the sky is rarely the object of our attention. That all changes on the 4th of July, when firework displays around the … [Read more...] about Your 4th of July Drone Fireworks Roundup
Video of the Day 7/4/15: Watch These Videos of Drones Going Through Fireworks, Don’t Make Your Own
Listen, we know drones are, if nothing else, cameras in the sky. So it's only natural to think, "Oh man! This would be a great way to film a fireworks display today!" You're not wrong, but do us and every other drone advocate out there a favor and follow this one simple rule: DON'T. We already had one drone fall out of the sky and hit a person this week and we don't need … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 7/4/15: Watch These Videos of Drones Going Through Fireworks, Don’t Make Your Own
FAA Investigating Fireworks Drone Flights
from Forbes The FAA is investigating the use of drones to fly through fireworks displays. Last week I explained how flying a drone through a fireworks display might violate safety zones established by local officials or the U.S. Coast Guard. In the story I also noted that the FAA would likely claim authority to regulate such flights. Today the FAA responded to my request … [Read more...] about FAA Investigating Fireworks Drone Flights
