There are plenty of reasons that you might be considering getting into aerial photography. You might've been inspired by some epic drone footage - of which there's plenty - fancy yourself a professional pilot in the making, or just want an excuse to get out of the house. Whatever your motivation, the idea of actually buying a drone and getting started can be pretty daunting. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Aerial Photography Beginners
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DJI Files Patent Suit Against Drone Competitor
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, says a competitor released a new product that looks “suspiciously” like the Phantom flagship line less than a year after hiring hiring away a DJI engineer. In a patent infringement complaint filed in August, DJI alleges that Chinese drone company Autel Robotics “copied the look and feel of DJI’s UAVs when it designed its X-Star” … [Read more...] about DJI Files Patent Suit Against Drone Competitor
DJI’s New Drone is Here – Introducing the Mavic Pro
After plenty of leaks and mounting speculation, DJI has launched a new portable drone for the enthusiast market: the Mavic Pro. Although rivals Yuneec and GoPro have beaten DJI to the release of new models in recent weeks, it looks like the drone industry's dominant manufacturer is yet again set to lead the way in aerial photography. The DJI Mavic Pro - Everything you need … [Read more...] about DJI’s New Drone is Here – Introducing the Mavic Pro
Product Profile – A Closer Look at The GoPro Karma
On September 19th, GoPro launched the company's first drone, the Karma. Our first impression was mixed, but now that the dust has settled we're going to be taking a closer look at GoPro's first step into the consumer market. During the grand unveiling, there was plenty of well-scripted talk from CEO Nick Woodman but not a whole load of substance. Here are the answers to the … [Read more...] about Product Profile – A Closer Look at The GoPro Karma
Sense and Avoid for Drones is No Easy Feat
But development is vibrant, and you’ll see it work first in prosumer drones QuickTake THE FACTS: “Sense and avoid” for drones is a popular topic in the press right now, but the phrase can mean different things in different contexts and for different people. To clarify, there is a difference between solving the problem of “sense” and solving the problem of “avoid.” Also, there … [Read more...] about Sense and Avoid for Drones is No Easy Feat
