Flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is being tested intensively now, as regulators and technology providers partner to demonstrate that drone flights can be conducted safely without visual observers. Usually, longer BVLOS flights require some sort of ground-based system like radar to protect the area from any other aircraft or obstacles. Now, as part of the UAS … [Read more...] about Flying Blind: Iris Automation and Kansas DOT Demonstrate BVLOS Flight Using Only Onboard Detect and Avoid Systems
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Vancouver Start-up Builds Better Drone Vision
A Canadian start-up wants to make drones more self-aware and improve their “vision” in an effort to curtail crashes with planes and people. Vancouver-based Iris Automation (not to be confused with 3DR’s Iris) is working on new technology that would enhance drones to “see” potential obstacles and course correct using an autonomous collision avoidance system. The drone … [Read more...] about Vancouver Start-up Builds Better Drone Vision
Want to 3D-Print Your Own 3DR IRIS+? Now You Can
Ever wanted to build your own version of an established manufacturer's drone? California-based drone manufacturer 3DRobotics has joined forces with 3D printing marketplace MyMiniFactory to release a 3D printable version of the IRIS+. Back in 2014 the IRIS+ launched to plenty of acclaim, and was at the time one of the most advanced consumer drones ever released. It was the … [Read more...] about Want to 3D-Print Your Own 3DR IRIS+? Now You Can
These 5 Drones are ‘Good-to-Go’ With GoPro Cameras
As this has been one of DroneLife's most popular lists, it has been gnawing at me that it needed an update. Eight months (which is the equivalent of about 3 years in the technology industry) has passed since this post was initially published and the drone community has changed dramatically in that small window of time. For starters, GoPro has officially announced they are … [Read more...] about These 5 Drones are ‘Good-to-Go’ With GoPro Cameras
The 5 Best “Bang-for-Your-Buck” Drones
With cultural icons like Amazon.com flying into the Game of Drones, there’s little doubt that UAVs will soon – if not already – blow out the mainstream consumer market. Already, drone use is one of the fastest growing recreational hobbies and global sales of drones are expected to exceed $89 billion over the next 10 years. But like any emerging market, consumers want the best … [Read more...] about The 5 Best “Bang-for-Your-Buck” Drones
