CES 2018: Latest Drone Tech News

Posted on February 1, 2018February 4, 2018 by Kathleen Smith

CES 2018 Drone Highlights Intel, captures CES 2018 innovative spirit with 250 airborne drones that opened the event with a spectacular light display above the Ballegio fountains. An inspiring launch that captured the ethos of that awesome tech conference held annually in Las Vegas. The latest advances in Drone technology, both for consumer, and commercial markets breathes fresh excitement into an industry renowned for its unstoppable potential. The best display of tech advances comes from…

First Look: DJI Introduces Mavic Air, Be Creative With Adventure Photography From Your Pocket,

Posted on January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 by Kathleen Smith

The Most Portable 3-Axis Gimbal 4K Camera Drone Features SmartCapture, FlightAutonomy 2.0 and Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has introduced the Mavic Air, an ultra-portable, foldable camera drone that delivers higher performance, more intelligent features and greater creative possibilities than any other consumer drone. Developed with the traveler and outdoor enthusiast in mind, Mavic Air inherits the best features of DJI’s iconic Mavic series with…

The world’s first surf rescue – drone saves 2 struggling teenage swimmers

Posted on January 18, 2018January 19, 2018 by Kathleen Smith

The world’s first surf rescue Australian life guards along the coast of Byron Bay drone rescued two male teens, (15 and 17yrs), who got into difficulties . On receiving reports that two young men had been caught in a swell the Lennox Head Rescue drone was launched. The remarkable rescue is the first of its kind world wide, and shows in action the Lennox nifty ability to save lives. Jai Sheridan, a life guard supervisor…

Why Phantom 4 Discontinued

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 by Kathleen Smith

DJI announced as from the 18th January 17 all Phantom 3, and Phantom 4 drones will no longer be made. Buyers may still purchase from pre – manufactured stock alongside the Chinese New year edition of the Phantom 4, (available till end of March). DJI has not commented to why the Phantom 4 released in March 16 has been ditched. The drone an upgrade to the 3 is from industry standard unusually short with…

DJI Latest Drone News

Posted on January 26, 2017January 27, 2017 by Kathleen Smith

DJI in the spirit of creative innovation are selling a limited edition of the Phantom 4 that synthesis the symbolism of the Chinese New year into its visual design. The colourful drone is available now retailing at £1,299, The phoenix a Chinese symbol for good fortune, and happiness, and the four elements (earth, fire, air, water), have influenced Martin Sati, (Spanish design illustrator) in his choice of colours. The phoenix with its association…

Is Your Drone Feeling The Cold This Winter?

Posted on January 21, 2017January 24, 2017 by Kathleen Smith

Danielle Baskin has set up an internet business selling customised drone sweaters for drones. Drones sweaters is a new internet shop where one can purchase a customised sweater for any drone at a cost of $189, (approx 154 pound). Danielle Baskin its proprietor sells these products under the motto ‘Cloths for drones’. The visual artist from San Francisco originally created a drone sweater as a playful art project. The quirky idea seeded into a…

False Advertising Kills The Lily Drone

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Kathleen Smith

The Lily Drone that Slow Capital’s Dave Morin quoted as ‘Pure Magic’ is no more. The drone has crashed into an iceberg of false advertising , with unrecoverable damage, by Lily Robotics its creator. An investigation by San Francisco district attorney for violating a 30 day buyer law have excused the company of ‘wilful, intentional, and corrupt corporate behaviour’. Despite generating $34 million in pre -sales no customer actually received a Lily drone. The companies…