Yuneec International Announces Availability of Yuneec H520 Commercial UAV

ONTARIO, CA  (August 29, 2017) — Yuneec International, a world leader in electric aviation, today announced the availability of the H520 sUAS, the company’s first product offering dedicated to commercial use. The H520 system utilizes Yuneec’s proven six-rotor platform and incorporates enterprise-grade cameras and mission planning software for high-end commercial use in verticals such as

One of Denmark’s First Engineers Specialized in Drone Technology Joins Blue Ocean Robotics

ODENSE, DENMARK – August 30TH 2017 Blue Ocean Robotics is pleased to announce the recruitment of Jes Jepsen as of August 2017. Jes will join the Product Development department in Odense, Denmark, and will work on development projects within Blue Ocean Robotics and the drone company Third Element Aviation. Jes brings a highly specialized knowledge

In Her Own Words – 2017 Women to Watch in UAS Winners

Yesterday Drone360 and WomenandDrones announced this year’s winners of the Women to Watch in UAS award. As another woman in the drone industry, I was keen to hear from these remarkable women myself, and learn a little bit of the backstory of each one. Seven of the nine winners responded to my request, and I

“Women to Watch in UAS List” Named by Drone360 and Women And Drones

Waukesha, WI – (August 29, 2017) – Drone360 and Women And Drones are pleased to announce the 2017 Women to Watch in UAS List. Nine tech-savvy women from around the world were selected for their work disrupting, innovating and shaping the future of the UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) industry. This is the first of an annual

How to Improve Your Drone Flying Skills

Let’s face it, not many of us will be at the top level like one of the best drone pilots Charpu. But we need to have some basic skills to fly safely in all conditions. And not only is safety required. Soon you will need to pass a drone test, just like you need to pass

Zephyr Drone Simulator to Streamline SkyOp, LLC Drone Pilot Training

MANASSAS, VA – August 28, 2017 — Today, Little Arms Studios, a leading developer of professional-grade simulation solutions, announced a strategic partnership with leading UAS training provider, SkyOp, LLC. The partnership will deploy Little Arms Studios’ Zephyr Drone Simulator throughout the SkyOp commercial and consumer drone training network which serves much of the Northeastern United States. Zephyr’s unique Learning Management System makes

7 Most Unique Drones You Don’t Know About

Drones are gaining more popularity by the day. New companies are emerging with their own innovative drones. In this article, I have selected some unique drones that are available in the market right now. 1] Parrot Hydrofoil Parrot is a drone company which is making some very unique drones capable of doing things which you won’t

Terra Drone Set to Release New Image Processing Software “Terra Mapper” for Commercial Use

Terra Drone Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tokushige Toru) have launched their image processing software “Terra Mapper” designed to assist drone surveying services. Terra Mapper is an automated drone navigation, image processing, and 3D image analysis program. It can be utilised on its own, rather than requiring the use of multiple different supplementary

Coverage On-the-Fly: On Demand Drone Insurance Explained

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or unmanned aerial systems (UAS), better known as drones, is increasing rapidly. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has forecasted that hobbyists alone will account for the purchase of 4.3 million drones in 2020 in an industry that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP estimates will be worth roughly $127 billion at that

Big Drone Show Announces Lineup of Technology-Disrupting Speakers

The Sky Guys Ltd. (“The Sky Guys”), Canada’s leader in drone technology, and Cambridge House International announced the first round of speakers at the 2017 Big Drone Show. The two-day event will take place in Toronto on September 27 and 28 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Now entering its second year, The Big Drone Show is

Atlas Dynamics to Launch Autonomous Professional Drone System with 55-Minute Flight Time at InterDrone 2017

RIGA, Latvia – August 22, 2017 –Atlas Dynamics (www.atlasdynamics.eu), a leading provider of drone-based solutions for the professional user, announced today that it will showcase live demonstrations of its market-ready autonomous professional drone, the Atlas Pro, at InterDrone 2017. On the heels of the company’s recent funding round announcement, Atlas will partner with US-based, Pentagon

How Drones are Aiding Scientists in Studying Climate Change

  Climate change is one of the biggest topics facing humanity today and, for climate scientists, data is everything. However, collecting data is rarely a quick or inexpensive task, particularly when that data is best acquired via a bird’s eye view of Greenland’s melting ice sheet or the rising sea levels on California’s coastlines, for instance. Here’s where unmanned

Sharper Shape Announces New Automatic Detailed Inspection Service for Electric Utilities

Sharper Shape Inc. has announced this week that their new Automatic Detail Inspection (ADI) service has successfully completed field trials and is now available for immediate commercial use by electric utilities.  The ADI service is available as a complete end-to-end inspection package, or companies can use their own aircraft and personnel, utilizing Sharper Shape’s ADI

DJI Responds to the Army Ban with No-Internet Mode

The U.S. Army recently banned the use of off-the shelf DJI drones by service members amid concerns drone data could be compromised by the data link back to the Chinese manufacturer’s headquarters. DJI has responded by announcing the development of a new offline mode to help it sell to enterprise and government customers concerned about

A New Drone First: Capturing a Total Solar Eclipse

1979 was the last time a total solar eclipse graced the shores of the contiguous United States. It was 38 years ago when the first Sony Walkman came out, when 63 Americans were taken hostage at the American Embassy in Tehran, and when the first Aliens movie hit cinemas. It was a long time ago,

How to Make Sure Your Drone Video Doesn’t Suck

proDAD’s products for video stabilization and CMOS, fisheye, and rolling-shutter correction are legendary among videographers, filmmakers, and broadcasters around the world for their ability to transform unusable video into cinematic gold. Until recently, proDAD’s Mercalli® was a Windows product so we’re proud to unveil Mercalli SAL Mac, a full-featured, stand-alone macOS native application. Mercalli SAL Mac delivers the

Reinventing the Drone – Gobe Robotics

There’s a new drone on the scene. Startup Gobe has created a drone that offers professional quality cinematographic footage, along with features like 4K resolution camera, GPS, several flight modes, Li-Ion battery cells (the same as Tesla uses and extremely rare in this price range) for a longer flight time and life battery, high quality

“Women to Watch in UAS List” to Be Announced by Drone360 and Women And Drones

Waukesha, WI – (August 16, 2017) – Drone360 magazine and Women And Drones will jointly announce honorees of the Women to Watch in UAS List on August 29. Nine savvy women from around the world were selected for their work disrupting, innovating and shaping the future of the UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) industry. This is

Toronto Drone Film Festival – One Month Countdown!

The Toronto Drone Film Festival (TDFF) aims to highlight the best in aerial cinematography, offering an international platform for filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work in front of industry professionals, the drone community and an extensive media network.  Winners will be rewarded with cash prizes and giveaways from our event sponsors – a prize

Mobilicom releases SkyHopper ONE UAV Data Link for High End DIY Drones

August 15, 2017 – Mobilicom has announced the release of the SkyHopper ONE UAV data link – the second from the SkyHopper family of products. This advanced UAV communication system leverages SkyHopper PRO’s proven technology, and fulfills an unmet need in the DIY drone market. SkyHopper ONE makes it easy for professional DIY drone users

Draganfly Innovations Case Study “Drill Pad Footprint Analysis”

  Introduction: This paper examines the benefits and cost savings of conducting a drill pad footprint analysis by Starscream Aerial Services, using the Draganflyer X4-P drone and photogrammetry Pix4D post-processing software in contrast to traditional methods. With the Draganflyer system, capturing aerial data with the correct image overlap required and processing the data is very

Drone Video Showcases Uptown Oakland’s Best Murals

Earlier this year, Oakland resident Myles Fenwick started posting beautiful drone videos high above The Town. His videos peeked down at the scenes around Jack London Square, West Oakland, and the Lake Merritt region, to name a few. As he told SFGate.com, “you just get a whole new perspective on everything around you. You can see things that you would never know

Drone Wedding Photography: Your Complete Guide in 2017

If you’re looking for something a little different for your wedding photography, we recommend hiring a drone photographer! Drone wedding photography is quite trendy at the moment, and for good reason. When you capture your wedding photos with a drone, you’re sure to have stunning photos that you will remember for decades to come. To

Operating In The Shadows: The Best Places to Fly Drones During The Solar Eclipse

What if you had the chance to film something 55 miles wide traveling just over Mach 3 with your drone? As it turns out, on August 21st 2017, you’ll have that very opportunity. A solar eclipse, or alignment of the sun, moon and earth, is taking place for the first time in 38 years. The

Insitu, FireWhat, Esri Join Forces in Fighting Wildfires With Eyes in the Sky

COSTA MESA, Calif., August 10, 2017 – Insitu, a leading information services company with more than one million operational unmanned aircraft systems flight hours, today announced its partnership with FireWhat, and Esri, the world leader in spatial analytics. Through this partnership, aerial reconnaissance for fighting wildfires will be provided by Insitu’s INEXA Solutions, comprised of

Amazon Patents Mobile Drone Repair and Launch Workstations from Trains, Trailers, and Shipping Containers

Amazon’s commitment to delivery drones hasn’t diminished. The silicon valley giant has recently filed a patent for ground-based mobile maintenance facilities for UAVs.The patent covers a broad swath of possible locations in which the mobile maintenance facilities can be attached to such as locomotives, container ships, road tractors. The facilities will double as launch and

If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them: Helicopter Service Centers Add Drones to the Fleet

Leading commercial drone manufacturer MMC is a recognized innovator in drone tech – and now they’re changing the way the drone industry does business.  MMC are partnering with helicopter service centers and other providers across the globe as they expand their game-changing One Stop Drone Rental centers. Now in Asia, India, and Germany MMC plans

3DR’s Site Scan Adds 3 New Elevation Viewers

3DR has been busy lately. They’ve recently added Pix4D processing to their capabilities, and have just announced an upcoming integration with DJI drones. 3DR has a stated aspiration to make Site Scan the complete drone solution for construction and engineering professionals across the world. With that goal in their sights, 3DR has just introduced another set of new

190 Commercial Drone Companies to Showcase Latest UAV Technology at InterDrone

BZ Media LLC today unveiled the exhibition component of the industry’s largest dedicated commercial UAV show, InterDrone. More than 150 exhibitors have already signed up and another 40 are expected before the show opens its doors September 6-8 at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. The exhibition will be paired with more than 120 sessions

Aerotenna Offers Next-Gen Drone Collision-Avoidance Solutions Powered by mmWave Sensors from Texas Instruments

Lawrence, KS Aug. 3, 2017. Aerotenna successfully demonstrated collision detection and avoidance in drones with the IWR1642 mmWave sensor from Texas Instruments (TI), and announced its commitment to feature TI mmWave sensors in its next-generation collision-avoidance solution, uSharp Patch D1. As a leading provider of autonomous flying solutions for drones, Aerotenna sees TI IWR1642 sensor real-time

DJI and Gap Wireless to Demonstrate Enterprise Drones at the Big Drone Show

TORONTO, ON – Aug 8, 2017 –  The Big Drone Show attendees and media will get a glimpse into the newest industrial drones from DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial technology, in partnership with Gap Wireless, a leading distributor of commercial and industrial UAV solutions.   Announced earlier this year, DJI’s Matrice 200 series drones are purpose-built

The All New Mechanical Shutter of the DJI Phantom Pro and its Application in 3D Modelling

Not long ago, people gathered around a small house to witness a miracle, a miracle many of them never believed in but they could not miss the possibility of actually seeing it with their own eye and to their amazement, it was their lucky day as Wright soared through the sky, realizing a dream that

Loose, Juice, and Roost! Why Every Pilot Needs a Pre-Flight Checklist

The excitement that comes from flying a drone is hard to beat. Whether you’ve been building RC airplanes for years, or want to get the perfect selfie, it can be tempting to put a drone in the air as soon as you get your hands on it. But for your own safety, the safety of the people

5 Tips to Choose the Best Drone For New Pilots

Flying drones for some pilots is business, and for some it is just an everyday work. Some pilots are into racing, and some of them are flying just for fun. New pilots should always start with the fun part of drone flying. With that in mind, the following five essential tips will make sure that

Fly Kittyhawk, Log the 100,000th Flight, Win a DJI Spark!

San Francisco – August 4, 2017 – Kittyhawk, the drone operations platform of choice for enthusiasts and commercial pilots, is about to cross 100,000 flight logs in the coming weeks. To celebrate this milestone with our growing community, Kittyhawk is giving away a DJI Spark and a lifetime Kittyhawk Plus subscription to the pilot who logs the 100,000th

3DR Site Scan Processing Now Powered by Pix4D

Lausanne, SWITZERLAND, 02 AUG 2017. 3DR, makers of Site Scan, one of the leading drone data platform for engineering and construction, announced they have integrated the Pix4D photogrammetry engine as their core processing software to enable customers to get processed data 3X faster. Site Scan customers can now process 5X more photos at once—2,500 in total. The addition

Everything You Need to Know About Drone Inspections is Here

Most people call them drones. Technically, they’re UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) or sUAS (small unmanned aircraft systems). No matter what you call them, these flying camera and sensor holders are rapidly becoming a valuable industrial inspection tool.Drone-based inspections are helping companies improve efficiency and data quality while increasing safety and speed of operation. Because it’s

Why micros are more relevant than ever with the Runcam Split

  Let’s face it: micro builds are just plain awesome. They’re tiny, appear to be “cute” rather than menacing, and a well-built micro with the right powertrain can beat a full size 5 inch copter around a race track. You can also fly them through gaps that you couldn’t have thought possible with full size

Most Innovative Flight Zone in Europe, Startup Session and the First Drone Pioneer Award for Young Entrepreneurs at IASEXPO

Berlin/Karlsruhe, 01 August 2017. From 26 to 28 September 2017, the international UAV sector will be demonstrating its potential at INTERAERIAL SOLUTIONS in Berlin. Europe’s largest drone show will form part of INTERGEO, the world’s leading trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and land management. IASEXPO has the clear aspiration of becoming established as the number one industry gathering for

PolarPro Expands Library of Video Editing Solutions with Helios Cinematic Light Effects

Costa Mesa, C.A. – PolarPro, developer of products inspired by adventure, announced availability for its newest software offering, the Helios Cinematic Light Effects. These simple-to-use effects can easily be dropped into any video composition to help streamline post production workflow.  With effects ranging from light leaks and lens flares to light transitions, Helios offers a variety of colors,

World’s Largest Business Accelerator Competition Looking for Women-owned Startups in Unmanned Systems

SYRACUSE, NY – GENIUS NY – one of the world’s largest business competitions focused on unmanned systems – is seeking woman-owned startups to participate in the second round of the year-long business accelerator. The program will invest nearly $3 million in six finalist companies, including three grand prizes valued at up to $1 million, $600,000

International Drone Film Festival Coming to Toronto

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – July 31, 2017) – The Sky Guys Ltd. (“The Sky Guys”), Canada’s leader in drone technology and Cambridge House International, will be hosting Canada’s premier Drone Film Festival, The Toronto Drone Film Festival, this fall at the Second Annual Big Drone Show. The two-day conference and trade show will be taking flight in

Simlat Provides High-Fidelity Simulation for UAS-Based Maritime Applications

Simlat, a leading provider of training and simulation systems for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), delivers a high-fidelity maritime simulation to existing and new customers. The new maritime simulation module includes an enhanced dynamic wave model, taking into account the sea state and the weather conditions, as well as the charecteristics of simulated vessels, such as

FPV Quadcopter Getting Started Guide – Infographic

Drones at Work Part 2: The New Buzz in Construction

A FOUR PART SERIES In the last ‘Drones at Work’ article, I wrote about how drones are helping realtors increase sales by adding a new perspective to online house listings. If you haven’t read part one, then spend a few minutes to learn more about how drones are changing the real estate business. If you

FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta to Deliver Grand Opening Keynote Address at InterDrone

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 31, 2017 — BZ Media LLC today announced that Michael P. Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, will give the Grand Opening Keynote address at InterDrone, September 6 at 10:00 am. He will be joined at InterDrone by a high-level lineup of commercial drone thought leaders who will frame the state

The Art of a Drone Selfie

Generally speaking, I always thought of selfies as being harmless fun. However, the idea of people becoming obsessed with the manufacturing of their own self-portraits came across as somewhat narcissistic to begin with. Hence I’d always steered away from taking pictures of myself – and ‘never’ in a million years would I have imagined writing