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
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Intel: Virtual Reality, Drones, and the IoT [In-Depth]
Intel is holding its annual Developer Forum this week in San Francisco, where they have introduced "Project Alloy," a wireless VR headset. The virtual reality design is just the latest big news in Intel's broad push to regain their former glory by becoming a major leader in the growth of the Internet of Things: a push that has included significant investment and wide coverage … [Read more...] about Intel: Virtual Reality, Drones, and the IoT [In-Depth]
Queen B Robotics Launches Exo360 for VR Aerial Video
360° filming is fast becoming all the rage in the world of drone photography. In many ways, it seems like a natural evolution. After fitting drones with 4K cameras, why not add a few more that point in all directions, and don a pair of Virtual Reality goggles to enjoy an immersive experience? With the expected launch of a number of 360° drones, including the Janus from Drone … [Read more...] about Queen B Robotics Launches Exo360 for VR Aerial Video
Nanodrone ELF Adds 3D Video to Crowdfunding Drone Game
What if you could combine a pocket-sized, smartphone-driven nano-copter drone with HD photo capabilities and a fully hackable platform? Well, you’re too late. The Indiegogo-fueled ELF is already on the crowdfunding launch pad with its prototype VRdrone. Using 3D printed parts, the ELF, a Chinese project, connects to IOS or Android devices with Bluetooth and streams images or … [Read more...] about Nanodrone ELF Adds 3D Video to Crowdfunding Drone Game
Proof That Drones Can Take You Anywhere (Video)
Last week we posted a video shot with a drone that gives you a first person view of what it would be like to be Superman. One of the thoughts we had while watching the video was "imagine what this would look like if you were wearing an Oculus Rift?" Naturally, someone was way ahead of us. Check out this video by YouTube user Deigo Araos, in which he uses his Oculus Rift … [Read more...] about Proof That Drones Can Take You Anywhere (Video)
