CES announcements and demos are going to dominate tech news this week. One of the first out of the gate is Parrot, the French based drone company, which is showcasing a prototype of its new fixed wing DISCO drone. And granted their Youtube video is a promo but it looks pretty awesome. There are several features that make it a compelling offering - it will have FPV goggles, … [Read more...] about Parrot DISCO Drone May Be Awesomeness for Enthusiasts
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DroneLife’s Drone Buying Guide for the 2015 Holiday Season
We are two weeks deep into the holiday season which means if you haven't started shopping, you are already behind. The good news is, if you are considering a drone for you or someone on your gift list this year, DroneLife has compiled a list of the best UAV products on the market and promotions that will allow you to get the best bang for your buck. The one thing we would … [Read more...] about DroneLife’s Drone Buying Guide for the 2015 Holiday Season
Paper Airplane Drone Aces Kickstarter Goal
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
What to Expect for Drone Sales on Black Friday, 2015
The FAA predicted as many as 1 million drones could be sold this holiday season. Of course, this number depends on exactly how the FAA defines "drone" but, it also depends on price. After all, drones aren't exactly cheap, so the number of drones sold this year may well be contingent upon drone sales. Drone manufacturers are absolutely aware of this and will no doubt try … [Read more...] about What to Expect for Drone Sales on Black Friday, 2015
Are consumer drones on their way to becoming commodities?
Fierce competition is expected to drive down prices and reduce the consumer drone to commodity status according to Richard Jun Li, VP of Innova Research. A recent report from Innova Research maintains the the big three of the consumer drone market, DJI, Parrot and 3D Robots, are going to face strong market pressure from hundreds of new entrants to their turf. According to … [Read more...] about Are consumer drones on their way to becoming commodities?
