Autel Enhances EVO Nano and EVO Lite Series Drones with Firmware Update by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Autel Robotics has released free firmware updates available to download for its EVO Nano and EVO Lite series of drones. These updates will provide users with access to new features, while also significantly improving upon ease-of-use and performance as well as … [Read more...] about EVO Nano and EVO Lite Firmware Update: New Features, Better Performance
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Registering Your Drone with the FAA: Does a Mavic Mini Need to be Registered?
Part of an occasional series, "Things the FAA Wishes More Pilots Knew." This article explains when you must register your drone - even if it's a micro model. This fall, DRONELIFE had the privilege of speaking on a panel with representatives from the FAA. After some discussion, we decided to collaborate on a series of articles pointing out some of the most common mistakes … [Read more...] about Registering Your Drone with the FAA: Does a Mavic Mini Need to be Registered?
Parrot Chosen By Swiss Army to Supply Micro-Drones
Parrot, one of the pioneers in the drone space and a major supplier of drones worldwide, recently won a contract with the Swiss Armed forces to provide micro drones as part of the "Swiss Mini UAV Program" (Swiss MUAV). Parrot reported that their ownership and expertise of the senseFly division - known for their iconic eBee fixed wing - was helpful in getting the contract, … [Read more...] about Parrot Chosen By Swiss Army to Supply Micro-Drones
KFC Announces “The Flyest Meal Ever” – Dinner and a Drone
Kentucky Fried Chicken is offering the best meal promotion we've heard of. The advertising geniuses as KFC are touting "The Flyest Meal Ever" - a dinner deal that allows you to turn your empty chicken dinner box into a drone. The limited edition KFO micro drone is made by cutting parts out of the top of your dinner box and attaching the parts enclosed. The enclosed parts … [Read more...] about KFC Announces “The Flyest Meal Ever” – Dinner and a Drone
MIT Researchers Develop Miniature Brains for Miniature Drones
MIT researchers are working to create miniature brains for miniature drones - designing a computer chip specifically for the purpose. "Standard computer chips for quadcoptors and other similarly sized drones process an enormous amount of streaming data from cameras and sensors, and interpret that data on the fly to autonomously direct a drone’s pitch, speed, … [Read more...] about MIT Researchers Develop Miniature Brains for Miniature Drones
