UPS Plan To Aid Their Drivers With Drones After Successfull Testing

Posted on February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 by dan

UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced that it has successfully tested a drone that launches from the top of a UPS® package car, autonomously delivers a package to a home and then returns to the vehicle while the delivery driver continues along the route to make a separate delivery. UPS works with truck-launched drone-maker Workhorse Group in latest test Test demonstrates potential efficiencies drones can provide on rural delivery routes Unlike previous drone tests, UPS/Workhorse test incorporates drone…

Spektrum PowerSafe Telemetry Receivers Recall Notice

Posted on February 9, 2017March 9, 2017 by dan

Spektrum™ SPMAR9130T/SPMAR12300T/SPMAR20300T PowerSafe Telemetry Receivers Issues: Horizon Hobby, LLC has been made aware of some issues with the AR9130T, AR12300T, and AR20300T PowerSafe Receivers. In certain circumstances, these issues may provide inadequate power in the SRXL port and may result in a crash. What to Do: Discontinue use of the product immediately, and follow the steps below to return the product to Horizon Hobby for a full refund. PowerSafe Telemetry Receivers (SPMAR9130T / SPMAR12300T /…

Unifly Awarded Best Emerging Drone Company At EU Drone Awards

Posted on January 30, 2017 by dan

The EU Drone Awards are an organisation of the European Young Innovators Forum (EYIF) and are meant to boost the European drone industry. Unifly was very honoured to receive the Best Emerging Drone Company award. We see it as recognition of everything we have achieved so far and as extra motivation to continue on the chosen path. Unifly was presented with the award of Best Emerging Drone Company. This category awards the most attractive European…

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…

Which Liabilities Can Drone Owners Protect Themselves Against?

Posted on November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 by dan

With drones becoming more mainstream, people are finding more and more ways to use them, both personally and professionally. They’re no longer the domain of the amateur at the park or the child who got one for their birthday, but instead something that can make a real difference to the way company owners carry out their business across a wide range of industries. Why have drones become so popular for commercial use? Drones make a…

Bad Karma For Gopro After Drone Recall

Posted on November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 by dan

Gopro have issued a recall on their Karma units, stating that “in a very small number of cases, Karma units lost power during operation.” this comes after a small number cases were reported of the drone loosing power, no reports of injury or property damage have come in thus far. Gopro have issued a recall statement on their website with information regarding the problem and refund instructions. All 2500 karma drones sold since October 23rd…

Bebop 2 Now Has Follow Me GPS & Visual

Posted on November 4, 2016November 4, 2016 by dan

FOLLOW ME GPS & VISUAL TRACKING Only available on smartphones equipped with a barometer Parrot Bebop 2 follows you like your shadow! Parrot Bebop 2 pilots will benefit from an enhanced experience thanks to new tracking features. Parrot has launched an accurate and reliable ‘follow me’ in-app feature with an industry-first application of visual tracking, in conjunction with the piloting smartphone’s GPS and barometer*. Running, climbing, extreme sports or cycling with family, Parrot Bebop 2…

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