from USNews.com In 2012, when small drones, the kind that weigh just a few pounds and carry a small object (like a camera, or a burrito) became affordable, the idea of a drone-filled airspace began shifting from sci-fi fantasy to reality. But the passage toward integration was set to be turbulent. Drones were more commonly thought of as the weaponized, ghostlike military … [Read more...] about The Drones Will Have Their Day
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Robo-world: Drones Finding Work in Many Aspects of Life
from ctvnews.ca Like a well-trained dog, the HEXO+ follows you faithfully wherever you go. But it doesn't walk besides you -- it's airborne. Developed by a French start-up, Squadrone System, the six-rotor HEXO+ -- which handily totes a GoPro video camera -- is billed as the first autonomous small drone for the mass market. It's also a prime example of the many ways in … [Read more...] about Robo-world: Drones Finding Work in Many Aspects of Life
Video Drone That Flies Itself
from BBC Two Silicon Valley start-ups are hoping to change the way sports enthusiasts capture their best moments on camera. The Hexo+ and the Airdog drones autonomously follow the user from the skies, tracking their position from either a smartphone (Hexo+) or a wrist-worn device (Airdog). Each has a camera-equipped stabilising rig, can fly for about 10-15 minutes on a … [Read more...] about Video Drone That Flies Itself
Drone Definition’s 8 Most Influential People in Drones
from dronedefinition.com The drone industry is on the rise. In a recent publication on the impact of UAVs in the U.S., the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) reports that within 3 years of commercial drones being integrated into the American airspace system, the up-and-coming industry will create more than 70,000 new jobs and total more than … [Read more...] about Drone Definition’s 8 Most Influential People in Drones
5 Drone Kickstarters to Watch
Despite the FAA's best efforts, the commercial drones are on the rise. Many companies are looking to get in on what is projected to be a multi-billion dollar industry. To get their foot in the door, a lot of those companies are turning to crowdfunding sites. Here are some of of the most exciting drone kickstarters you should be watching. 1) AirDog Airdog is a drone that … [Read more...] about 5 Drone Kickstarters to Watch
