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…

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…

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….

The New FPV Adventure Packs For Parrot Disco and Bebop 2

Posted on July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 by dan

Parrot a company that puts the flyer at the heart of its products released in June, and available now two limited edition drones packs. The Parrot Disco Adventurer pack retails at £879.99, and Parrot Bebop 2 Adventurer pack purchasable for £519.99. The nifty drone packs are available to buy from stores and the companies website at parrot.com. A package buys that comes with a generous kit of accessories includes an ultralight backpack, weighing just 500…

Parrot Swing; Hands On Review

Posted on May 11, 2017May 9, 2018 by dan

Taking Parrot’s new minidrone for a dance If you are a subscriber to the magazine you may remember the featured review of the Parrot Swing, which we took out for some test flights, using the RTF VTOL (vertical take off and landing) drone form the minidrone series. On a cold British morning, we took the Parrot Swing to one of our isolated flying spots, a spot that happens to be in the forest, so lots of…

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Posted on May 10, 2017June 12, 2017 by dan

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First Look: The New Blade Torrent 110, A Brushless BNF Micro Quad With Telemetry

Posted on March 17, 2017March 18, 2017 by dan

The new Blade Torrent 110 has just landed, we take a look and review the features! The past year micro quads have quite literally taken off, providing that itching relief of getting your drone fix whether its on your lunch break or just practice indoors on a rainy day. As the hype train gains speed so does the need of the racers, and Blade have answered that call. The evolution of the Torrent was an…

InterDrone Acquired by Emerald Expositions LLC

Posted on March 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by dan

Largest dedicated commercial drone show continues to be managed by BZ Media in 2017 Our Media Partner BZ Media LLC has announced that InterDrone™ The International Drone Conference & Exposition has been acquired by Emerald Expositions LLC, the largest producer of trade shows in North America. InterDrone 2016 drew 3,518 attendees from 54 different countries on 6 continents and the event featured 155 exhibitors and sponsors. The 2017 event will be managed and produced by…

DJI M200 Series Drones For Aerial Data Collection

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by dan

DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial technology, has unveiled the new Matrice 200 drone series (M200), which is purpose-built for professional users to perform aerial inspections and collect data – making drone technology an affordable and easy-to-use tool for enterprises that recognise how aerial imaging can transform their operations. The M200 series’ folding body is easy to carry and easy to set up, with a weather- and water-resistant body, ideal for field operations. It…

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