CES 2018 was full of drone news. DRONELIFE's friends at Roswell Test Flight Crew were there - and took a close look at the brand new Autel Evo drone. Could Autel offer some real competition for DJI's Mavic? … [Read more...] about Roswell Flight Test Crew at CES: Is Autel’s Evo the Mavic Killer?
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DJI Goggles Have Landed – All You Need to Know
DJI's long awaited FPV goggles have landed. They are available for pre-order now for pilots keen to experience a bird's eye view of the world in full HD. The new product line has been heavily anticipated since it was hinted at during the Mavic launch, but until now we haven't had any major details. Now they're launched, DJI Goggles look to be a lot more sophisticated than … [Read more...] about DJI Goggles Have Landed – All You Need to Know
Sentera Adds TrueNDVI to Mavic Drone
Sentera now has the ability to convert a DJI Mavic drone into a precision scouting tool that collects TrueNDVI™ crop health data. The ultra-lightweight, super-precise Sentera NDVI Single Sensor is integrated onto the pocket-sized Mavic drone. his allows the Mavic to simultaneously capture visual-band RGB, near-infrared (NIR) and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) … [Read more...] about Sentera Adds TrueNDVI to Mavic Drone
The Best Drone for a Commercial Operator: The Top 5 Most Widely Used
Commercial drone operators are a big market for drone manufacturers - and with the implementation of Part 107 that market is growing fast. While industrial applications for drones are also expanding rapidly, the FAA says that 90% of new drone businesses since Part 107 are small businesses, having one or two employees. What drones do these businesses choose? We surveyed our … [Read more...] about The Best Drone for a Commercial Operator: The Top 5 Most Widely Used
How Much Money Should You Spend on a Drone?
It's that age-old question that prospective pilots have been asking since way back in 2010. "How much money should I spend on a drone?" The answer, of course, will depend on what your aims and ambitions are. Getting behind the controls for the first time? Seasoned veteran looking to take the leap into commercial operations? We're going to try and link purpose to price, making … [Read more...] about How Much Money Should You Spend on a Drone?