There seems to be a new crowd-funded drone project that launches every month. This week marked the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for Zyro, a drone-based outdoor game that replaces sports balls with a drone (tennis, frisbee etc.). This most recent campaign got us thinking, what makes a successful drone Kickstarter? Some projects like HEXO+ and AirDog raised well over a … [Read more...] about The DOs and DON’Ts for Running a Drone Kickstarter
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2014’s Coolest Developments in Drone Technology
Previously, I looked at this year's most popular reasons people are buying or building drones. While this concept gives a good glimpse into why people want drones and what they are/will be using them for, it's only half of the equation. The trick with any revolutionary technology is to give consumers something they didn't know they wanted, so you have to look at what is going … [Read more...] about 2014’s Coolest Developments in Drone Technology
5 Drone Kickstarters to Watch
Despite the FAA's best efforts, the commercial drones are on the rise. Many companies are looking to get in on what is projected to be a multi-billion dollar industry. To get their foot in the door, a lot of those companies are turning to crowdfunding sites. Here are some of of the most exciting drone kickstarters you should be watching. 1) AirDog Airdog is a drone that … [Read more...] about 5 Drone Kickstarters to Watch
Phenox Drone Ditches Physical Controller in Favor of Voice/Motion Controls
The UAS community was abuzz this week as the video of the Phenox drone (below) made its appearance on Kickstarter. The Phenox drone is a small quadcopter that fits (and launches from) the palm of your hand. What separates the Phenox from other quadcopters, however, is the fact that there is no physical controller or pilot station. Instead, the drone is controlled by voice … [Read more...] about Phenox Drone Ditches Physical Controller in Favor of Voice/Motion Controls
