Impossible Aerospace to Revolutionize Aviation with Up To Two-Hour Flight Time Drone

Posted on September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by dan

Launches out of stealth mode to reveal industrial-grade drone with flight time 4 times greater than industry average Impossible Aerospace, a company poised to upend the status quo of aviation with long-range electric aircraft, announced its takeoff from stealth mode to viable product. On the heels of a $9.4 million Series A, Impossible Aerospace has unveiled the US-1, an electric commercial-grade drone with a flight time of up to two hours. The battery life of the US-1 outperforms the approximate 25-minute single-charge flight time of other drones…

Drone Parks® Co-founder Marjorie Ferrone Named “Woman to Watch in UAS 2018″ For Education and Entertainment

Posted on September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by dan

Marjorie Ferrone receives the prestigious award from the largest organization of Women in the Drone Industry. Marjorie Ferrone, CoFounder and Chief Operations Officer of Drone Parks® Worldwide, has been named the Woman to Watch in Education and Entertainment in the drone industry in 2018. Ferrone is one of ten women representing four countries to receive the prestigious award. “The drone industry is the next great American frontier and women will undoubtedly play an important role…

ANAFI: New Firmware and Software Update

Posted on September 11, 2018 by dan

Parrot release the first ANAFI update for Improved flying experience and new photo and video features ANAFI, the next generation drone from Parrot, was released onto the market in June 2018. Since then, thousands of people have had the opportunity to film and take pictures of beautiful landscapes, enjoy incredible adventures and important moments, all with a unique bird’s-eye view. Following user feedback, Parrot has developed a major free update that includes an ANAFI firmware…

Mavic 2 Series: Pro & Zoom

Posted on September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 by dan

he Mavic 2 is the most advanced DJI camera drone ever built, designed for professionals, aerial photographers and content creators. Incorporating the iconic folding design of the world’s most popular Mavic Pro, the Mavic 2 is a powerful platform with new gimbal-stabilised cameras and advanced intelligent features like Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack for easier and more dynamic storytelling. With an impressive flight time of up to 31 minutes and a more stable video transmission system, Mavic…

First Look: Parrot Release First Details of New 4K Consumer Drone ANAFI

Posted on June 6, 2018September 11, 2018 by dan

It certainly has been a little while since Parrot released a consumer drone, but while they have been quiet they have had a team of engineers working on a new design in Paris. ANAFI, is a complete re-design compared to previous Parrot drones looking more insect like with new features and capabilities. For the development of this new drone Parrot has had a big shape up of the entire company mobilizing this new step. It…

DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0, Minor Upgrades Worth It?

Posted on June 5, 2018 by dan

By Alex Shoolman DJI has recently announced and released a very slight, incremental upgrade to the Phantom 4 Pro drone. Priced at £1,589 the new Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 now essentially replaces the old Phantom 4 Pro. While the upgrades are minor, they do provide a number of quite good benefits over the older model so let’s take a look. To being with the new P4P V2 uses OcuSync to connect to the remote controller where…

NASA To Send a Dronecopter to Mars in 2020

Posted on May 12, 2018 by dan

Currently scheduled to launch in July 2020, The Mars Helicopter developed by NASA is a small autonomous rotorcraft, it’s mission will be to demonstrate the viability and potential of heavier-than-air vehicles on the red planet. “NASA has a proud history of firsts,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. “The idea of a helicopter flying the skies of another planet is thrilling. The Mars Helicopter holds much promise for our future science, discovery, and exploration missions to…

Drones Rescued At Least 65 People In Previous Year

Posted on May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 by sintex

At least 65 people have been rescued by drones in the last year, according to a new report issued by DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology. The report gathers accounts from news outlets and public safety agencies around the world, and includes 27 separate incidents on five continents. It highlights how improved drone technology, rapid adoption by first responders and smart aviation regulations have combined to increase the pace of…

Drone Delivery – Is It A Good Idea?

Posted on April 14, 2018 by dan

You’ve likely heard a lot of talk about using drones to deliver everything from blood to seeds. But is it actually a good idea? Today we take a look at some of the pros and cons of this new industry and try and see if it’s really worth it. The company Zipline currently airdrops critical blood and other medical supplies with over 500 packages being delivered per day, rain or shine, 24/7 at up to 75…

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…

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