LuGus Studios Officially Launch FPV Drone Racing Sim Liftoff

Posted on September 14, 2018 by dan

Created to capture the high speed excitement of drone racing, Liftoff aims to open up the FPV racing experience to everyone, from skilled pilots and veteran drone racers, to gamers who are interested in taking their first tentative steps into the drone racing community. During their time in Early Access Liftoff conquered the arctic circle, was used as a $1600 clue on TV show Jeopardy and has been used by the French military as a…

PCS Edventures offer $15,000 Worth of Prizes for Creative solutions using drones

Posted on September 14, 2018September 13, 2018 by dan

PCS Edventures continue their STEM education drive with a contest which looks to explore the creativity of the next generation of drone pilots. Amazing things happen when you put the power in the hands of your students. When learners open their minds to a place where imagination and innovation run freely with creativity and ingenuity, there’s no limit to what they can accomplish. With the freedom of inquiry, the sky’s the limit — there’s no…

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…

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…

Drones Flying high With 1.5 Million to be Sold This Christmas; CAA reminds users of the need to follow safety rules

Posted on December 13, 2017 by dan

The popularity of drones is set to jump sky-high this Christmas, with nearly a quarter of consumers planning on buying one over the festive period. This burst of interest could potentially add another 1.5 million extra drones to UK airspace. Research from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and its DroneSafe campaign has revealed that drones are one of this year’s hottest Christmas presents: with 63 per cent of drones bought set to be given as…

New TO Parrot Disco: Automatic Pairing with Graupner’s Radio controllers

Posted on December 7, 2017 by dan

Model aircraft enthusiasts and users of the latest radio controllers from Graupner can now enjoy automatic pairing with the Parrot Disco fixed wing drone, as well as access to two brand new pre-settings – Assisted or Manual modes. Expert drone pilots and beginners alike will now be able to switch easily from one mode to another, at any time while flying. Assisted Mode: For those who want to get into piloting a fixed-wing. The unparalleled,…

Drone Racing League Took Big Steps This Summer

Posted on November 24, 2017 by dan

With the emergence of drones as recreational racing tools, it’s no surprise that a sport has begun to emerge. The Drone Racing League uses high-powered drones, mounted cameras, and some virtual reality technology to create an experience that’s competitive for pilots and engaging for fans. As of now, approaching the end of 2017, the DRL is still relatively obscure, at least insofar as mainstream sports go. However, it may be a little bit more popular…

Drone Zone: What Are The Benefits of Drones?

Posted on October 30, 2017November 2, 2018 by dan

There is little doubt that the revolution in aerial vehicle technology in the form of drones – otherwise known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) – is causing a re-think when it comes to public safety and security, especially in the uncertain world we live in. Whilst much attention is being given in the media to countering the threat posed by drones should they stray too close to sensitive sites like…

Thrust UAV and PCS Edventures make history on British soil with a world first at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Posted on July 4, 2017July 4, 2017 by dan

Thrust UAV and its parent company PCS Edventures launched their new STEM Drone education programme at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Students were invited to participate in the STEM Drone programme with a master class in drone building and flying first person view with professional pilots. The project is aimed not only to help students build and fly drones but to help enhance curriculum elements across subjects such as maths, engineering, electronics, and physics….

Drones Monthly Exclusive! NEO X CRAFT

Posted on June 12, 2017August 17, 2017 by dan

Following our exclusive back in February introducing the Neo X-Craft, much progress has been made in the optimization of the power systems by the Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering, part of the University of Derby. The provision of a research grant by the European Regional Development Fund has enabled considerable research into the latest batteries, engines, and systems. This has led to an upgrade in the mission profile of the craft with a greater…

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