Let's face it: the list of hobbies that can't be improved by introducing a drone is incredibly short. That's why we've seen drone-aided surfing, skydiving, skiing and hammock-sitting, among other things. This week, footage has emerged from Australia that shows how a group of friends have adapted the tranquil sport of fishing with a human-carrying … [Read more...] about Australian Hobbyists Take a Drone Fishing Trip
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Drone Project Aims to Combat Illegal Fishing in the Seychelles
We've seen plenty of exciting applications of drone technology in Africa. Unsurprisingly, most of them are driven by necessity, far removed from the relatively frivolous notion of an Amazon prime delivery service or some kind of milkshake on-demand courier. US startup Zipline has long been established on the continent, providing vital infrastructure for medical deliveries in … [Read more...] about Drone Project Aims to Combat Illegal Fishing in the Seychelles
Want to go fishing? There’s a Drone for that!
PowerVision, the UAV and robotics firm headquartered in Beijing, China, is nothing if not different. Their PowerEgg drone released last year and targeted at the consumer market was remarkable for its design. It was a quadcopter, yes, but not like any quadcopter you had seen before. Now comes the the PowerRay, an underwater drone targeted at enthusiasts that are hoping to make … [Read more...] about Want to go fishing? There’s a Drone for that!
Australian Fishermen use Phantom to Catch Tuna
Fishing and drones are two things you wouldn't think go very well together. Sure, they're both great ways to pass the time, but generally mixing drones and water is an accident waiting to happen. Having said that, we have seen drones used for fishing before. Just not like this. A clever fisherman in Australia has developed a game-changing new technique, using his Phantom to … [Read more...] about Australian Fishermen use Phantom to Catch Tuna
Video of the Day 9/1/15: Another Drone, Another Fish
He's not the first person to catch a fish with a drone, but he might have the best video. Whether or not you believe this was actually Farmer Derek's first try, you can't deny he was successful. He also has the advantage of having his drone's camera recording at the moment the fish strikes so you can verify his authenticity. We wouldn't recommend trying this at home, on … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 9/1/15: Another Drone, Another Fish
