From kid-friendly quadcopters to enterprise-ready UAVs, we’ve scoured the sales so you don’t have to. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab When the turkey and mashed potato-driven hangover has worn off, households across the country will be taking advantage of Black Friday’s deals and bundles to get their hands on the latest tech. Increasingly, that includes drones, which … [Read more...] about Dronesgiving: Gobble Up These Black Friday Drone Deals!
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Teledyne FLIR’s New Drone: SIRAS™ Fills a Gap in the Industry
As Commercial UAV Expo gets started in Las Vegas, Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today launched SIRAS™, "a professional drone that includes a quick-connect dual radiometric thermal and visible camera payload." SIRAS fills a major gap in the industry right now - a professional drone with some of the best imaging available, from a major US … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR’s New Drone: SIRAS™ Fills a Gap in the Industry
Drone Professionals: Plasma Nanocoating Could Keep Your Aircraft Working Longer
Drone professionals have a major investment in their aerial assets - but water and other environmental factors can ruin delicate electronics. Some waterproofing methods add weight and reduce battery life. Plasma nanocoating could be the solution. The following is a guest post by Simon Vogt, CCO of liquid repellent nanotech firm P2i. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes … [Read more...] about Drone Professionals: Plasma Nanocoating Could Keep Your Aircraft Working Longer
Five Ways to Level Up in 2018
The following is a guest post by talented Part 107 pilot and writer Kara Murphy. The first month of a New Year is a time for optimism and renewal. It’s a reflective period where people resolve to make transformative changes. While resolutions are created with the sincerest of intentions, they often fail due to lack of concrete planning and execution. For ambitious types … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Level Up in 2018
DJI’s New Products Highlight Their Expansion to the Pro Space
Drone manufacturing giant DJI, the recognized leader in recreational drones, is rapidly staking a significant claim in the commercial space. While DJI drones have been the prosumer solution for professional photographers for some time, most have put together a total kit from multiple vendors. However, the company is working rapidly to close the gaps in their solution … [Read more...] about DJI’s New Products Highlight Their Expansion to the Pro Space
