Over the last 5 years, drones have consumed every part of my life. From using aerial systems to carry cameras as a service provider with Drone Dudes, to selling drones with Dronefly, or designing and making drones in China with Yuneec, I’ve been involved in all aspects of the drone industry. The last 3 of […]
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On December 31st, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) passed a new set of uniform drone regulations for the European Union (EU). EU member states along with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, as well as the United Kingdom, now fall under the same regulatory blanket. dpreview.com »
2021-01-06 17:47
A composite of two of the formations seen in the drone show Saturday, following the announcement that Joe Biden was projected to become the next president of the United States. This past Saturday, major news outlets announced former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate and senator Kamala Harris as the projected winners of the 2020 presidential election. dpreview.com »
2020-11-12 01:35
Life could be about to get a bit more tricky for videographers and photographers in the UK who wish to fly drones after details leaked about new draft legislation planned for 2018. Drones that weigh above 400g (the Mavic Pro weighs over 700g) look set to be banned from flying near sensitive sites such as airports or above heights of 400ft (122 metres). digitalrev.com »
2017-11-26 03:00
In October, DJI introduced a new technology called AeroScope that makes it possible for law enforcement and other officials to track drones that broadcast info. The system was launched to address growing concerns about drones being operated in forbidden locations, such as near airports or over wildfires. dpreview.com »
2017-11-20 22:55
Drones are getting more sophisticated with each generation, but even the most advanced models still have one major limitation: battery life. All of those intelligent sensors and camera tech consume power, while at the same time battery capacity and weight have to be well-balanced, resulting in typical flight times of around 20 minutes. dpreview.com »
2017-10-23 19:12
DJI has launched a security solution that enables law enforcement and other 'authorized parties' such as aerospace agencies to receive identifying information and location data from DJI drones being operated nearby. dpreview.com »
2017-10-16 19:47
A court has ruled that federal drone laws trump local drone regulations in instances where the two are in conflict, setting a new and very important precedent for commercial and recreational drone pilots alike. dpreview.com »
2017-09-26 18:51
The Seattle skyline at sunset, photographed from a drone. Adding a drone to my photography toolkit has been one of the best decisions I've made in my creative career, allowing me to take pictures and videos that I would not have been able to take otherwise. dpreview.com »
2017-08-09 16:00
Federal UAV regulations prohibit drone operators from flying drones near or over airports or military bases, but that hasn't stopped some individuals from doing it anyway. But if you've been bold (read: stupid) enough to break those rules, be warned: military bases are now authorized to shoot down or seize your drone. dpreview.com »
2017-08-08 18:40
Despite present drone regulations in the US, identifying the operator of any given drone in the sky is nearly impossible, making it difficult for law enforcement to deal with drones that are being misused. dpreview.com »
2017-07-05 17:14
Just a few days after Intel wowed audiences with a 300-drone aerial light show at the Super Bowl, Chinese drone company EHang raised the bar with a 1000-drone light show for audiences in China. EHang performed its 'Meteor Sky' show in the city of Guangzhou in celebration of the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival on February 11. dpreview.com »
2017-02-25 12:00
Reuters and Le Monde have just reported that ISIS allies in Iraq have killed two Peshmerga fighters and critically wounded two French special forces soldiers by using a commercial drone loaded with explosives. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-12 03:00