Guest post by Alan Perlman, UAV Coach — It appears that 2016 will be another landmark year for drones and UAVs. With Yuneec, GoPro, and Lily Robotics all releasing new models this year, here are three potentially awesome drones I recommend keeping an eye on: Yuneec Typhoon H Yuneec recently unveiled the Typhoon H; a professional quality drone within reach of … [Read more...] about 3 Exciting Drones to Watch Out for in 2016
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AirDog v Lily: a Selfie Drone Comparison
There are two new drones in development looking to take the selfie market to new heights. Lily and AirDog are planning to release products that feature sophisticated follow me functionality that allows users to have a drone to shoot video of themselves without the need to pilot the drone. In addition to being dedicated to taking selfies, the products are also similar in … [Read more...] about AirDog v Lily: a Selfie Drone Comparison
Lily, the drone you can buy but can’t fly, is selling like hotcakes
Forbes is reporting that Lily, the flying camera, has raked in $34 million in pre-orders for its flying camera which the company now says will be released in the summer of 2016. They revised the launch date. Initially it was expected in February of 2016. You can buy it from their web site. While they are collecting money, they are not yet collecting addresses. They'll ask for … [Read more...] about Lily, the drone you can buy but can’t fly, is selling like hotcakes
Brief bits of note: Turtles pose greater risk to airplanes than drones; Lily gets new funding, delays product release
Data highlights aviation risk posed by turtles. There has been quite a bit written about the FAA's registration initiative for consumer drones. A process the FAA argues is necessary to ensure the safety of the skies. Registration is mandatory for anyone flying a small drone, that is a UAS device that weighs more than 250 grams (0.55 lbs.) and less than 55 lbs. There is a fee of … [Read more...] about Brief bits of note: Turtles pose greater risk to airplanes than drones; Lily gets new funding, delays product release
Video of the Day 5/21/15: The Guardian Flies the Lily Drone in Central Park
When a new drone from a first time developer is announced, it's usually accompanied by a demo video that shows off the drone's capabilities. At least, it should be if the developers want to get any traction, especially on Kickstarter. But, whether the creators are offering Kickstarter rewards or a special preorder discount, the thing to keep in mind is every shot of the … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 5/21/15: The Guardian Flies the Lily Drone in Central Park
