The makers of the first paper airplane drone to garner FAA approval are flying higher than ever after doubling the expected Kickstarter goal for its newest project. With 54 days remaining as of Nov. 15, Tailor Toys raised $220,401, more than doubling its $100,000 funding target with 1,100 backers for the PowerUp FPV – the “live streaming paper airplane drone.” “In just a … [Read more...] about Paper Airplane Drone Aces Kickstarter Goal
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Easy Aerial Rides Again with New Kickstarter Drone
A Kickstarter drone veteran is at it again – launching a super-sized version of its previous crowdfunding success. Easy Aerial kicked off a new campaign this week for its aptly-named Easy Drone XL Pro – the next iteration of its even more aptly named EasyDrone (#2 in our recent 5 Kickstarter Drones to Watch post). The XL, as the model name implies, is a beefier version of … [Read more...] about Easy Aerial Rides Again with New Kickstarter Drone
Patrick Stewart Urges Backers to ‘Make It So’ for Whale Drone Project
“These are the voyages of the Ocean Alliance. Its aquatic mission: to preserve aquatic sealife, to seek out new whale snot, to boldly send drones where no drones have gone before.” OK, so maybe that’s not the precise mission of a marine biological study to analyze whale behavior; but with the help of Sir Patrick Stewart, the non-profit project has injected the celebrity … [Read more...] about Patrick Stewart Urges Backers to ‘Make It So’ for Whale Drone Project
Here Are All the Crowdfunded Drones From the First Half of 2015
While the drone industry is fast becoming the darling of the venture-capital startup world, another investment genre is fueling a fresh infusion in UAV expansion – crowdfunding. We have covered crowdfunded drones for over a year now and the rate at which new Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns pop up continues to amaze us. Not all the campaigns are successful, but it is … [Read more...] about Here Are All the Crowdfunded Drones From the First Half of 2015
Eedu Makes DIY Drones Easier Than Ever
Most consumers these days are willing to spend up to a grand on drones that come mounted with a camera. These drones are primarily used to shoot video from the sky, however, you may be seeing a new wave of drones making its way on the market soon. Welcome DIY drones manufactured by Skyworks. The company is releasing drones that will have the ability to almost do anything you … [Read more...] about Eedu Makes DIY Drones Easier Than Ever
