A new underwater quadcopter drone system developed by SpearUAV can launch from a submarine deep below the surface and deploy to the skies up to 24 hours later. [Read More]
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In the previous articles in this series, I elaborated about the advantages of the drone, specifically that the drone offers more compositional opportunities, is cheap to run, portable, available anywhere and able to hover in place. dpreview.com »
2019-10-06 16:00
Underwater photography is an incredibly exciting genre, but it's also one that can be incredibly expensive. Buying waterproof housing for cameras can set you back hundreds, and sometimes thousands of dollars. thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-03 16:00
In the previous article in this series, I elaborated on the compositional advantages of the drone compared to land-based shooting. I claimed that the drone offers infinitely more compositional opportunities, which results from the fact that the photographer isn't bound to the ground. dpreview.com »
2019-09-29 15:00
On the first day of the annual InterDrone conference in Las Vegas, Yuneec has introduced its latest quadcopter. Aimed specifically at consumers, the Mantis G was created for those wanting to enhance their social media profiles with HD (high-definition) and 4K aerial video or imagery captured from a unique perspective. dpreview.com »
2019-09-04 16:43
Since drones entered mainstream consciousness, people have gotten creative with developing new ideas for how they can be used. Drones can deliver food and other small items. They can even bake cakes or play instruments when configured properly. dpreview.com »
2019-08-08 23:07
If you’re a recreational drone user in the United States, there’s cause to celebrate. Yesterday, the FAA announced that they have expanded their LAANC system to include recreational drone pilots, allowing users to get “near-real time” approval to fly in controlled airspace, as long as you stay below 400ft. The LAANC system (which is short […] petapixel.com »
2019-07-24 19:57
Drone company Parrot has announced Anafi Thermal, an updated version of the Anafi folding quadcopter it launched last year. The new Parrot Anafi Thermal features a 4K HDR camera with a 21MP Sony sensor alongside a FLIR Lepton thermal sensor, enabling operators to capture both RGB and thermal images. dpreview.com »
2019-04-15 20:50
Photo by Kara Murphy Just a few weeks ago, a drone crashed through a window on the 27th floor of a building in Chicago. Last year, a tourist was apprehended for flying in downtown Manhattan, in the heart of New York City, where UAV operations are strictly prohibited. dpreview.com »
2019-03-16 16:00
Drone maker DJI has been approved by the The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to authorize drone flights in controlled airspace around airports as part of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) program. dpreview.com »
2018-10-03 18:30
DJI now has the US government’s permission to authorize drone flights in controlled airspace near airports. The FAA has approved DJI as part of its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) program. petapixel.com »
2018-10-02 18:52
If you’re an aerial photographer who’s frustrated with the maximum flight times of the latest drones, you might want to keep an eye on the startup company Impossible Aerospace. It has developed a drone called the US-1 that can fly a whopping two hours on a single charge. That maximum flight time is roughly five […] petapixel.com »
2018-09-11 17:49
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
So, you're ready to buy your first drone. Great! But what to get? In this article, we'll discuss criteria to consider when buying a drone so that you can find the model that's right for you. dpreview.com »
2017-08-22 16:00
Video effects specialist Robert McIntosh wanted a tiny but powerful camera drone, so he built himself the world’s smallest high-definition drone. It’s a drone that can squeeze through the smallest of spaces, as you can see in the unusual 2-minute video above. petapixel.com »
2017-05-26 17:27
DJI has unveiled its smallest and most affordable drone to date. The Spark is priced at just $499 and is roughly the same size (without the non-foldable arms) and weight as a can of soda! Spark is DJI's smallest ever drone! With a flight time of 16 minutes per charge, the quadcopter has a top speed of 50 km/h and a transmission distance of up to 2 kilometres. digitalrev.com »
2017-05-24 03:00
Despite camera drones becoming more and more intelligent, high-quality aerial tracking shots normally still require a large degree of human input. A research project at the MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) is aiming to change that. dpreview.com »
2017-05-22 21:41
If you're looking for a drone that can fly in nasty weather and see in the dark, then Canon has something for you. The PD6E2000-AW-CJ1 is an industrial drone with a Canon ME20F-SH all-purpose camera designed to help in disaster relief, thanks to its ability to shoot at ISO 4 million and generally see in the dark. dpreview.com »
2017-04-06 03:29
Octopuses are among the world's most fascinating creatures. The highly complex eight-limbed mollusks are generally very intelligent, exhibiting sophisticated behaviors rarely seen in nonhuman animals.
Freediver Ben Yavar’s captivating photograph, depicting a swirling mass of marine life, has earned him the prestigious title of “Nature Photographer of the Year” in the professional division of the 2024 International Photography Awards. [Read More]
A thieving crab stole a diver's camera and attempted to run away with it before being thwarted.
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When Georgette Apol Douwma hung up her diving gear in 2020 at 79 years old, she did so with a vast catalog of beautiful underwater photos, many focusing on coral reefs and their inhabitants.
A photographer has shared the story -- and a magnificent photo -- of his encounter with a huge alien-like ocean sunfish.
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Researchers have created a working prototype of a new hybrid drone that is capable of flying through the air and diving underwater, achieving propulsion in both environments using the same propellers. [Read More]
A documentary film crew shooting in the Atlantic Ocean stumbled upon a large piece of wreckage from the ill-fated 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger, which exploded shortly after takeoff killing all those onboard. [Read More]