On Tuesday, San Francisco-based DroneDeploy announced the closing of a $9 million round of Series A funding lead by Emergence Capital in addition to the release of its drone fleet management service, which had been in beta for quite some time. DroneDeploy's software-as-a-service allows users to create and manage autonomous flight plans for multiple drones on a mobile device … [Read more...] about DroneDeploy Announces $9M Series A, Exits Beta
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New UAV Cam Rig May Create an Upward Tech SHIFT
A growing UAV startup is ready to launch a growing SHIFT of computing power to benefit drone hobbyist. Perceptiv last week announced the pre-order launch of a new camera rig – dubbed SHIFT -- that will allow owners of 3DR IRIS+ and the DJI Phantom to seamlessly focus on and track a specific subject within a camera’s viewing frame. The rig, consisting of a small camera, … [Read more...] about New UAV Cam Rig May Create an Upward Tech SHIFT
Drones are a Perfect Match ‘Fore’ Golf Courses
The golf industry is in trouble and drone solutions may be able to fly in and save the day. Golf rounds played dropped 4.9 percent in 2013 according to a report by the National Golf Foundation. The high cost of entry as well as the decline of middle-class buying power, has led to an increase in course closures over the past decade. As in many industries, drones may help … [Read more...] about Drones are a Perfect Match ‘Fore’ Golf Courses
The Best 4K Camera Drones
There were many takeaways from this year's CES but one that really stuck with me was the fact that we are getting very close to the day when the image on my television exceeds the resolution my eye is capable of detecting. 4K resolution, or Ultra High Definition (if high definition is 1080p, 4K is 2160p), was one of the buzzwords at CES 2015 because 4K TVs are poised to be an … [Read more...] about The Best 4K Camera Drones
4 Drones for Shooting the Best Christmas Cards Ever
With commercial photography drones already creating a buzz as the hottest Christmas gift item this season, UAVs are poised to change the way we “do” the holidays and Christmas card photography is no exception. Why settle for the standard “Family Waving in Front of a Fir Tree” shot when you can invest in a photography drone to produce a new-and-improved “Our Family Waving in the … [Read more...] about 4 Drones for Shooting the Best Christmas Cards Ever
