An autonomous drone that uses power lines to self-recharge has been trialed but the potential pitfalls are catastrophic.
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Aerial drones have revolutionized the way visual artists can tell stories, and the burgeoning field of underwater drones has begun to achieve the same transformative power for aquatic photo and video. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-11 19:40
Cheap kamikaze FPV drones, the kind more typically used by photography and racing enthusiasts, are now one of Ukraine's most valued weapons against the Russian invasion. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-22 16:15
Researchers are using drones in order to study whales in new and inventive ways. Ocean Alliance, a marine conservation organization, is pioneering their use to replace older, more invasive, and more dangerous techniques. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-04-29 18:27
It started in May, 2019, when the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) sent out an alert stating that 'drones manufactured in China are a potential risk to an organization's information. dpreview.com »
2021-06-04 22:30
A view of Daytona International Speedway from the grandstands during the 2019 Coke Zero 400. When it comes to NASCAR, the Daytona 500 is the equivalent of the NFL's Superbowl. Both events occur annually in February and are the most anticipated of the season. dpreview.com »
2021-02-16 21:22
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
The United Kingdom is cracking down on the unsafe and potentially illegal use of drones via the new Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill, which went before the UK's Parliament for a second reading on January 27. dpreview.com »
2020-01-29 22:08
Ever since I started shooting landscapes, I've been fascinated with aerials. There's little doubt that aerial photography offers a very different perspective on a landscape, not to mention the excitement one experiences when witnessing nature from a bird's eye viewpoint. dpreview.com »
2019-09-15 16:00
DJI camera drones are likely spying on the United States for China. At least, that’s what a newly uncovered US government memo claims. DJI has responded by calling the allegations “insane. petapixel.com »
2017-12-01 00:17
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
The past few years have seen an explosion in the popularity of drones, and they're being used for everything from video production to aerial panoramas. It's an exciting time to dive into this technology. dpreview.com »
2016-11-23 15:00