Drone Racing League (DRL) has done more than most to take drone racing into the mainstream. The latest season is set to premiere in the US on NBC and Twitter this Sunday, August 11 at 2pm ET, and there are now media partnerships in place worldwide and a genuinely global audience for the sport. In short, it's taking off. But today DRL has made it clear that the ambition doesn't … [Read more...] about DRL’s New Racer4 Drone is Available For Sale Ahead of 2019 Season
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Two Drone Guys from Hong Kong Created a Must-Have DJI Mavic Bag: Introducing Penna Designs
Two drone guys from Hong Kong have created this year's must-have accessory for the DJI Mavic. Introducing the Penna Sling Bag: one of Kickstarter's better drone ideas. Lightweight, versatile, good looking - and designed to protect your drone no matter what, whether you're carrying it on a crowded subway or the back of your bike. Penna co-founders Thomas and Howard are … [Read more...] about Two Drone Guys from Hong Kong Created a Must-Have DJI Mavic Bag: Introducing Penna Designs
AirDog II – Sports Drone Startup Returns to a Tougher Market
When AirDog first entered the consumer drone scene in 2014, things were looking up. The infamous rise and fall of Lily was just a speck on the horizon; Hexo+ was flying off the shelves and DJI's Phantom 2 iterations were taking the industry by storm. Everything was pointing towards a hungry consumer market and the niche for extreme sports drones looked like a genuine … [Read more...] about AirDog II – Sports Drone Startup Returns to a Tougher Market
SELFLY Raises Over $1million on Kickstarter
Another day, another drone startup smashes its fundraising targets on a crowdfunding platform. Having said that, it does look as if SELFLY has done so in more spectacular fashion than many of its peers. For starters, the SELFLY drone has, due to its originality and a strong marketing campaign, passed its fundraising target of $125,000 in just five days and has now sailed … [Read more...] about SELFLY Raises Over $1million on Kickstarter
When Crowdfunding Fails – What Can the Drone Industry Learn?
It's becoming a familiar news story in the drone industry: 'Successful Crowdfunding Campaign Ends in Disappointment.' You've probably heard about one that fits the description. And it always seems to unfold the same way. First, the startup in question will raise a huge amount of publicity and cash on the back of an innovative vision. It's marketed well, big promises are made, … [Read more...] about When Crowdfunding Fails – What Can the Drone Industry Learn?
