DJI has today announced plans to launch an Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Center (UTC) program across North America. The Chinese industry leader is partnering with industrial UAV experts RMUS to open eight training centers. DJI's motivation for the move is clear. In a blog post published by the company today, they cite the vast increase in commercial drone pilots, the … [Read more...] about DJI to Launch UTC Training Center Program Across North America
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MIT Researchers Use VR to Train Autonomous Drones
Perfecting autonomous flight is no mean feat. Even the simplest, most obvious obstacles can be a challenge to navigate. The result in computer science labs developing autonomous systems is often regular breaks where expensive drone components need to be put back together again. Researchers at MIT have developed a new way of doing things that could make training drones a … [Read more...] about MIT Researchers Use VR to Train Autonomous Drones
Learn to Shoot Video Like a Pro with the Updated Zephyr Drone Simulator
There are plenty of drone flight simulators out there to help you get comfortable behind the controls before you take to the skies for real. You can even pilot your very own personal racing drone with DRL's free sim. But, in the world of aerial cinematography, becoming a more confident pilot doesn't necessarily mean that the quality of your shots improves. There is a … [Read more...] about Learn to Shoot Video Like a Pro with the Updated Zephyr Drone Simulator
Inside One of China’s Drone Factories: What Most Americans Never See [Video]
It's no secret that China is the top manufacturer of drones in the world. DJI, Yuneec, MMC, and even US-based drone company 3DR now run their manufacturing operations in China. What is it that makes Chinese drone factories the most competitive in the world? Roswell Flight Test Crew's Patrick “Lucidity” Sherman traveled across the Pacific to take a rare look inside one of … [Read more...] about Inside One of China’s Drone Factories: What Most Americans Never See [Video]
