Norwegian Vacation Photos from Architectural Photographer Steve King

My girlfriend virtually insisted that we go to Norway, this past winter, to see the Northern Lights.   I have long been  fascinated by Norwegian Architecture, so I wholeheartedly agreed.   Two days before our trip, while doing some research, I found a blog post about Snorre Stinessen’s Sea Cabins.  When I texted Luiza the link,

New on the scene: Archos drone coming in October

A new contender for the hobby drone market will soon be entering the arena. Scheduled to release in October is the ARCHOS Drone. The ARCHOS Drone is lightweight and agile, making it a good option for beginning fliers. It can reach a max speed of 25km/h and can fly as high as 50 meters. The ARCHOS Drone is capable

Yuneec Unveils Compact, Easy-To- Use Ultra HD Flying Camera

ONTARIO, Calif. (August 30, 2016) — Yuneec International today announced the availability of the Breeze, creating an all-new mass consumer category for the brand. The Breeze, the ultimate flying camera, is controlled via mobile device, has five easy-to- use flights modes and is able to seamlessly share to social media channels. The Breeze is now available at a suggested

Drone Fleet Management Startup Releases Software to Synchronize Drone Teams and Businesses

PASADENA, CA. – 08/29/2016 (PRESS RELEASE JET) — NVdrones, a start-up that provides cloud-based software solutions for drone fleet management, today launched its mobile application, NVDash, that promises to bring drone management into the digital age. New commercial drone regulations, titled Part 107, are effective as of today. With the new regulations many expect a massive increase

Drones Are Revolutionizing Healthcare In Madagascar

Due to the continued use of drone strikes by the military, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are often associated more with ending lives than saving them. That’s a trend researchers at Stony Brook University want to help reverse. Working with medical drone manufacturer Vayu, they’ve been developing tools for use in rural Madagascar: using UAVs to

Passing the FAA Knowledge Test

Part 107 goes into effect on August 29, establishing the first national, uniform regulations for commercial operation of unmanned aircraft systems under 55 pounds. Anyone looking to fly commercially will have to obtain a remote pilot certificate by passing the FAA aeronautical knowledge test. Feeling unprepared? Don’t worry! We’ve got everything you need to know to pass with

(How to) Build A Racing Quad That Flies 70mph – VLOG #5

The sport of drone quad racing is quickly growing from DIY hobby to full-fledged competitive sport. Unlike off-the-shelf drones like DJI’s Phantom series, the racing drones are quadcopters (hence, “quad” racing), generally hand-built and fully customizable. In a multi-part video series, Mashable Creative Producer Sam Sheffer explores what it takes to build, race and compete

Drone Rental Site Goes Live Today in Chicago

A new drone rental service called Up Sonder goes live today in Chicago. Up Sonder is starting out by spreading the word in the drone community in Chicago looking for drone owners interested in renting out their drones or drone services to list on the marketplace. The service will soon be available in three cities (Chicago, San Francisco, New York). Here’s a

Snakes on a Drone: Python Takes to the Sky

Drones are making a push to become a major piece of hardware for solution providers. They’re currently used for mapping, search and rescue, and even surveying and managing invasive species. When you combine their commercial applications with hobbyist enthusiasm, you get some pretty impressive numbers. The FAA recently lifted their application procedure for running a drone business, a

6 Best Small Business Ideas for Drones

In recent years, the use of drones has been a hot topic in every industry. Every big business is trying to come up with innovative ways to use drones as a way of reducing cost. The truth is that the use of drones has gained massive popularity in the US and across the world. With

Changes to US Drone Law Coming Soon

This video and infographic created by Airstocpilots.com show the changes that are coming soon to US Drone Laws, and the implications for drone pilots, both hobby and commercial.  

International Drone Expo Announces All-New and Upgraded Activations for December Show in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Calif. – (August 19, 2016) – International Drone Expo (IDE) today announced its all-new and upgraded show activations for 2016. IDE, the largest gathering of the most innovative and leading members of the UAV community from around the globe, will host its first annual Drone Race Cup, a pitchfest competition and film showcase. The third annual

CNN Launches Drone Journalism Department – CNN Air

Might be time to get used to reporter drones In the latest expansion of drone journalism, CNN has officially launched a team dedicated to flying drones, which consists of two full-time unmanned aerial systems (UAS) pilots. “CNN’s cutting-edge development of technology to enhance the way we tell stories is a part of our DNA,” said

Study up for the New Small Drone Rule

A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens next week on August 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to make sure you have the information you’ll need to take advantage of those opportunities. Aeronautical Knowledge Test One very important step you have to

Little Arms Studios Launches the Drone Simulator Zephyr Beta

August 11, 2016 – Prince William County, Va. – August 1st marks the beta release of Zephyr, a drone training simulator that is uniquely designed for drone training and education developed by Little Arms Studios. The intent of Zephyr is to be the drone operator training tool educators want, combining accurate flight models and physics with a built

A Tiny Camera on a Tiny Drone – The Tiny Whoop – VLOG #4

New vlog series, How to Race Drones, features Mashable Creative Producer Sam Sheffer diving into the growing world of drone racing as he prepares to compete in the Liberty Cup drone race. Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday: http://on.mash.to/subscribe

The AirMap Platform is Here

On Friday, August 12, AirMap officially launched the AirMap Platform for anyone who wants to build software for drones, apps, and web. Drone manufacturers and app developers can now integrate AirMap’s best-in-class airspace information and services into their products. More than sixty developers from all over the country joined us at our offices in Santa

Tethered drone could fly ‘forever’

(Reuters) – An unmanned aircraft system (UAS) developed by engineers from the University of Southampton uses a powered tether to provide unlimited flight time for drones. The developers say it could offer a more cost-effective solution for aerial monitoring and surveillance than other options on the market. The tethered drone system was a collaboration between

Aericam developing transforming drone

Aericam, maker of Idolcam, the worlds’ first gimbal stabilized action camera, is currently at work on a transforming drone prototype. The Idolcam, which is now available for preorder on Indiegogo, is a compact, easily portable action cam that allows for smooth, cinematic quality video. The Idolcam boasts a robotic lens, that can be controlled with

Coalition Announces Launch of Commercial Drone Operator Directory

The Coalition has just announced the launch of commercialdrones.proven.cc, a directory of authorized commercial drone operators in the United States. The directory was established by Proven, a data-driven platform developed to provide verified information and reviews of consumer products and services. The launch of commercialdrones.proven.cc comes in anticipation of the FAA’s Final Small UAS Rule implementation,

Zenmuse Z3 Unboxing And First Flight – Intro to DJI’s zoom camera by Heliguy

Heliguy shares a brief intro to the Zenmuse Z3 Camera now available from DJI. Get a peek at what’s in the box, how to mount the camera and gimbal, and the high quality video capabilities.  

New FAA drone rules could boost commercial use

On a cloudy summer morning, Rochester Institute of Technology professor Carl Salvaggio and a student from the school’s Center for Imaging Science stood in an open Pittsford field, eyes fixed on the sky. They were flying an unmanned aircraft system — also known as a drone — with the help of a longtime pilot. The

THE SOURCE: An East Europe Travel Story

Two California compadres believe The Source resides somewhere in Eastern Europe, and once located, they can break free from their daily cycles of routine and familiarity. Preston Clarington and Douglas Gimbal travel 2,500 miles in 9 countries over 20 days to find it, and it’s not what they expected. This is a travel film masked

FIRST TIME FLYING A DRONE – VLOG #3

Vlog series, How to Race Drones, features Mashable Creative Producer Sam Sheffer diving into the growing world of drone racing as he prepares to compete in the Liberty Cup drone race. Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday: http://on.mash.to/subscribe In this third episode, Sheffer flies a real drone for the first time. Watch Vlog #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeJTM…

Startup Equips Police With Drone Air-Traffic System

An Arizona-based startup is equipping a local police department with a unique air-traffic control system for its future drone fleet. Drone Control Systems recently signed an agreement with the Sahuarita Police Department to deploy the company’s Local Area Drone Dispatch and Authorization System software and hardware solution. “[LADDAS] provides near real-time data via private and secure

Results: the 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Championships Presented by GoPro

New York, NY (August 7, 2016) – Drone Sports Association (DSA), the leading global drone racing and drone sports entertainment company, today crowned Zachry “A_Nub” Thayer the 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Champion. Presented by GoPro, the race took place in front of thousands of spectators on Governors Island, New York. The 2016 U.S. National

LiPo vs. Intelligent: Which battery is best?

What is LiPo? We hear the term LiPo so often nowadays we know it refers to batteries widely used almost everywhere: power tools, RC models, toys, and even cars. But what exactly are they? The commonly used LiPo batteries are made of Lithium based electrode and liquid or gel electrolyte in a polymer case. The

Yuneec Releases First Person View Headset for Immersive Flying Experience

ONTARIO, Calif. (August 4, 2016) — Yuneec International today announced the availability of its all-new SkyView first person view headset. As the world leader in electric aviation, Yuneec is the first major consumer drone manufacturer to offer its own FPV headset that allows users to operate via the onboard camera, watch movies, and play video games, among

British Airways Launch the i360 with Global Drone Footage

Today, 4th August 2016, British Airways are officially opening the world’s tallest moving observation tower in the world. From the same team team that designed the famous London Eye, guests who take a ‘flight’ on the i360 will be treated to a 450 feet high and 360 degree spectacular view of Brighton and the coastline

The Weather Company Enters Drone Space with AirMap Deal

  Today, The Weather Company, an IBM Business, announced that it’s working with AirMap to deliver real-time hyperlocal weather data directly to drone operators. The deal marks the company’s first in the drone space. A little over a month ago, the FAA finalized Part 107 for small Unmanned Aircraft System to provide the first national,

160 Commercial Drone Companies to Showcase Latest UAV Technology at InterDrone

MELVILLE, N.Y., August 1, 2016 — BZ Media LLC today unveiled the exhibition component of the industry’s largest dedicated commercial UAV show, InterDrone. More than 130 exhibitors have already signed up and another 30 are expected before the show opens its doors September 7-9 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. The exhibition will be

QuadRKT – The future of drone racing

  The QuadRKT family of aircraft began life as a technology demonstrator named the XQ-139 developed under the University of Kansas Transportation Research Institute (KUTRI) between 2010 and 2014. The (then) institute director Dr. Robert Honea (now Edissey Chairman) funded research on revolutionary new technologies including new aircraft technologies. The platform design was originally conceived

Mine-hunting drone could make the world a safer place

Designer and entrepreneur Massoud Hassani hopes to rid the planet of its estimated 100 million buried land mines within 10 years. That’s why several years ago, he developed the Mine Kafon – a device that rolls across minefields like a tumbleweed, tripping mines as it goes. While it’s a clever idea, he still wanted something

Drone Mapping Software Provider Pix4D Elevates Agriculture Software to Desktop & Cloud Solution, Launches Flexible Monthly Rental Option at InfoAg

August 2, 2016. Today Pix4D announces its first hybrid processing solution: this week, users of Sequoia with a license of Pix4Dmapper Ag will be able to process both locally in Pix4Dmapper Ag and on the Pix4Dcloud. Together with this announcement, Pix4D also introduces very flexible monthly (149 USD) and yearly (1490 USD) plans for its Pix4Dmapper Ag solutions. This

DJI Opens Its First Drone Arena in Korea

DJI, the world’s leading maker of unmanned aerial vehicles, will open a DJI Arena in Korea, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for customers to learn how to fly a drone and a gathering place for aerial enthusiasts. The 1,395-square-meter arena is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, 49 kilometers south of Seoul, and will open

Facebook’s Giant Internet-Beaming Solar Drone Takes Off

Facebook says it has successfully run the first test flight for its solar-powered, pilotless airplane that it plans to use to beam wireless internet to remote parts of the world. The 90-minute flight lasted three times longer than planned, the company said in a post Thursday on its website, during which the aircraft, named Aquila, remained at