Drone provider ZM Interactive (ZMI) today released the next generation of its xFold drones. The Dragon can lift up to 1,000 pounds, while the Dragon Hybrid boasts a flight time of 1.5 hours on battery and more than 8 hours with a hybrid system. The xFold line can switch among several rotor modes, including x4 (four rotors), x6 (six), X8 (eight) to X12 (12) configurations in … [Read more...] about ZM Interactive Launches New Model of xFold Drone
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Agile Drones that Fold to get Through Tight Spaces
Compact and foldable, portable drones are great for carrying - but can the advantages of a folding drone be realized during flight? Researchers at the University of Zurich, with others, have come up with a drone that folds during flight to get through tight spaces. This type of drone might easily be used for search and rescue or inspection purposes. Davide Scaramuzza, … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Agile Drones that Fold to get Through Tight Spaces
Yuneec Launch Mantis Q into Packed Consumer Drone Market
Chinese drone manufacturer Yuneec has quietly released a new model to the consumer market: the Mantis Q. After taking a look through the specs, the first impression is that this little drone is targeting the same niche as the Mavic Air and Parrot Anafi: drone newcomers and pilots keen to shoot in 4K on the go. That's why Yuneec's latest drone follows in the footsteps of … [Read more...] about Yuneec Launch Mantis Q into Packed Consumer Drone Market
Mavic Air Review: Hands On With DJI’s Latest Drone
DJI's Mavic Air was announced at the end of January. Sure, it wasn't exactly what we were expecting from the industry's leading manufacturer. But that didn't stop us from getting hold of one for a review. We had our chance to fly it for the first time over the weekend. Below are the initial impressions and raw footage that we took while filming on England's south … [Read more...] about Mavic Air Review: Hands On With DJI’s Latest Drone
Zero Zero Robotics Unveils Hover Camera
In a drone industry where manufacturers are always keen to give products a mysterious, exciting and often misleading name, it's refreshing to find one which does exactly what it says on the box. The Hover Camera, from Zero Zero Robotics, is pretty much exactly what you'd expect. And it seems to be the latest drone that flies with minimal input. Today, the Beijing-based … [Read more...] about Zero Zero Robotics Unveils Hover Camera
