Drone Major Launches to Connect the Drone Industry

July 27th 2017 – The launch of Drone Major Group Limited, a new group of companies focused on the fast growing drone industry, has been announced, bringing together a number of complementary businesses which provide connectivity for the first time ever to the global drone industry. Drone Major Group is the first company in the world to provide

Pix4D Announces Student Semester License to Scale Drone Data Education

Undergraduate and graduate students from accredited schools, colleges, and universities will be qualified to purchase the new semester or yearly rental. Now that drone hardware is becoming increasingly easier to program and fly, colleges and universities around the world are expanding their curriculum. Students can learn to manage massive amounts of drone imagery and data.

Build Your Own Drone-Based Data Applications—Pix4D Launches Enterprise Solutions at INTERGEO 2017

Want to integrate drone mapping in your operations and build your own drone-based data applications? Now you can–by using our Pix4D photogrammetry engine to create high quality 2D maps and 3D models even more quickly from images. Pix4Dengine lets you use drone mapping and image processing at scale in your operations and automate your workflows.

Drones Enter the Sky Safely Through New Technology

Woensdrecht, 27 September 2017 – During a live demonstration on Aviolanda Aerospace, two companies from the Netherlands and Belgium joined forces to show that drones can be managed and controlled using a specially developed small transponder combined with Unmanned Traffic Management software.   The new technology was developed by Unifly, Belgian developer of Unmanned Traffic Management software

Wingtra​ ​Partners​ ​with​ ​Florida-Based​ ​Lengemann​ ​Corporation​ ​to​ Offer​ Next Generation-Drone

Altoona, FL, 27 September 2017: Lengemann Corporation is one of the largest Topcon distributors of Machine Control, Lasers and Surveying equipment in the United States. With its new partnership with Wingtra, Lengemann is giving its customers access to the latest drone technology: “Our clients have high standards, so we have tested a lot of different

ARKIT powered Virtual Drone Simulator Released

LISBON, Portugal – Sept. 22, 2017 – CircleSquare’s DroneTopolis AR – is a state-of-the-art drone simulator available now on the Apple App Store. Making full use of iOS 11’s ARKit, DroneTopolis AR allows you to hone your drone piloting skills as you explore your surroundings in stunningly realistic augmented reality. Developed by a drone enthusiast

Stories From The Flight Line: Lessons Learned From Responsible Drone Operation

A cold westerly wind was blowing at us 11 stories above San Francisco on a rooftop that Kittyhawk sometimes uses for its flight testing. On this particular Friday Fly Day, our weekly Kittyhawk event to make sure that our code and flying skills are working in unison, as we were continuing to test the newly released DJI

Pix4D Announces a New User Certification Program

Being a Pix4D certified user will allow users to benchmark their skills and technical knowledge of drone mapping photogrammetry. Also, officially-certified users can get recognized with an official Pix4D certificate and a digital badge to display on their website and LinkedIn. “It is exciting to share the knowledge Pix4D has acquired over the years about

Mobilicom Integrates SkyHopper Drone Data Link Across UAV Systems of Aero Sentinel, Catering to First Responder & Disaster Relief Operations

September 21, 2017, Tel Aviv, Israel – Mobilicom Ltd. developer of 4G Mobile MESH private networking technology, has secured an additional design win for SkyHopper PRO with international manufacturer of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Aero Sentinel. Tel Aviv-based Aero Sentinel is a manufacturer of civil and homeland security drones that cater to a broad

Drone Software Could be the Deciding Factor for the Winner of The War of Drones

With the growing popularity of consumer drones, our skies may soon become highly populated with these flying robots. For drones flying in these scenarios, it would be imperative to have a drone software capable of situational awareness and ability to handle the associated risks.  A good robust drone software is essential, primarily for safety, and

Drone vs. an RC Car: Which is better?

The RC world is developing fast and this means better, faster, more technologically advanced devices for us! But with the increasing level of popularity of drones in the last few years, there seems to be an argument among RC fans: drones vs. RC cars. I am a big fan of both and I think the

White Paper | Rough and Tough – Drones for Australia’s Industry

Using drones under extreme conditions remains a challenge for many companies around the world. Choosing the right platform versus a professional service provider for drone operation is equally challenging – especially when the results must be highly accurate. This 14-page white paper looks at some of these challenges in detail and aims to steer business

Wingtra Partners with Kentucky-based Precision Capture to Offer VTOL Drone

Precision Capture have been successfully delivering innovative solutions in 2D and 3D data capture, measurement and imagery for 25 years. With their new distribution partnership with Wingtra, Precision Capture is expanding their UAV offering:   “The WingtraOne is the perfect extension of our UAV offering into the premium segment: it is as easy-to-use as a

Big Drone Show Announces Second Round of Technology-Disrupting Speakers

TORONTO, ONTARIO  –  With the Big Drone Show arriving in less than a week, the second round of speakers has officially been released by the event hosts, The Sky Guys and Cambridge House International. The two-day event will take place in Toronto on September 27 and 28 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Now entering its second

Top 11 Toy Drones Gift Guide – Teach Your Kids How To Fly!

Looking for that perfect gift for a special someone? Whether it is for a birthday or a holiday, one of these toy drones is sure to bring lots of smiles and fun! When you are looking to buy a drone you really need to think about who you are getting it for. These toy drones

How to Buy a Drone

Most people are in a rush to purchase drones. Persons in the photography and videography industry all want to own a drone. Not excluding people who buy drones for fun and commercial purposes. Since drones can be found easily, everyone can buy one. But do you know how to buy a drone? In this post,

First Self-flying Home Robot Launches on Kickstarter – Interview with Jeffrey Tseng

Today, Aevena launched their Kickstarter campaign for Aire, a self-flying home robot. It is now available on Kickstarter starting at $699. Aire is a flying robot designed from the ground up to fit in a home environment. It stands out with a unique and beautiful design, and innovative features. It’s the first flying indoor robot

Parrot Bebop 2 POWER: Go beyond the boundaries

Parrot has revealed the all new Parrot Bebop 2 Power, the fully equipped, new generation of its original world renowned quadcopter. Lightweight (525g), robust, compact and accessible to everyone, the Parrot Bebop 2 Power embeds a wide range of technology and features that are ideal for a pilot or amateur aerial videographer. New photography capabilities:

Big Drone Show – Canada’s Largest Drone Event Landing in Toronto Next Week!

Just over a week to go until Canada’s biggest UAV industry event, Big Drone Show, lands at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) on September 27-28, 2017. As the largest conference of its type in Canada, this event is sure to set the stage for what is to come in the future of UAV/UAS systems

Artificial Intelligence Got Wings to Fly High

In 2014 the world came into contact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the home with the release of Amazon Echo. This type of personal AI had been introduced previously in the mega-hit movie “Iron Man’ with the AI system called “Jarvis.” The main character Tony Stark uses Jarvis for anything he needs executed: lighting, television,

How AeroPoints is Changing Drones in the Construction Industry – Interview with Rory San Miguel

AeroPoints, developed by Propeller Aero, are the only ground control points designed specifically for use with drones. AeroPoints allow drone hobbyists and commercial operators to capture survey-grade data. The Propeller team had a successful time exhibiting AeroPoints at Interdrone this past week, with three full days meeting with happy customers, explaining to experienced surveyors how

Skyfront Sets World Record for Drones with 4 hour and 34 minute flight

MENLO PARK, CA, SEPT. 14, 2017 – Skyfront, creator of the world’s longest endurance multirotor drones for the agriculture, energy and utility industries, has announced that its flagship drone has just set a world record for endurance.  The Skyfront Tailwind UAV flew for a total of 4 hours and 34 minutes, 10 times longer than typical

Unifly Expands Into the Nordic

Antwerp, September 14th, 2017 – Today Belgian scale-up Unifly opens their next international office in Copenhagen, Denmark. Joining us from the Danish Naviair is Ronni Winkler Østergaard who will be spearheading our expansion into the Nordic as the Regional Manager for Scandinavia and the Baltics. Unifly specialises in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software. With nearly 20 years

Do’s and Don’ts When Shooting Drone Videography

Drones have become a very popular tool for capturing interesting photos and videos. If you are into videography and you are thinking about the implementation of drones in your projects, there are a couple of things you should definitely pay attention to, if you want to make extremely captivating videos. Let’s take a look at

Emlid Announces Edge: Advanced Drone Controller with HDMI Video Input and 5.8GHz Data Link

Emlid, the company behind ingenious RTK GNSS receiver Reach RS, has announced the launch of their new product – advanced drone controller Edge. Emlid Edge is the first autopilot platform to feature an integrated HDMI input and video compression engine allowing it to capture Full HD video from an onboard camera such as GoPro or

Predicting the Future of the Drone Industry – Interview with Pete Smith of TE Connectivity

I recently had the chance to pick the brain of Pete Smith of TE Connectivity, on the topic of coming developments we can expect to see in the drone industry.  TE Connectivity is a $12 billion global technology leader and one of the largest sensor companies in the world, and as senior manager of sensor product knowledge and

The Possibilities of Drones During Implementation of Solar Energy Arrays

Prices of solar panels have been dropping over the past decade, and this is one reason why solar companies are looking for better ways to cut costs in their businesses. Thanks to newer technology, solar companies can advance the distribution of solar as well as the functioning and maintenance of the solar plantations. One method

FlyPulse Partners with FlytBase to Power its Network of Lifedrone AED – Defibrillator Transport Drone

Palo Alto, Sep 11 2017 — Heart disease remains the No. 1 global cause of death with 17.3 million deaths each year, according to “Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2015 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association.” That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030, the report found.

Toronto Drone Film Festival Ready to Take Off

TORONTO, ONTARIO – September 11, 2017 – As the Second Annual Big Drone Show fast approaches, there is still time to submit your film for the inaugural Toronto Drone Film Festival. The Festival – a first of its kind in Canada – aims to highlight the best in aerial cinematography, offering an international platform for filmmakers from

3 Things to Consider Before Buying a Drone

Drones have become very popular lately and we can now find enthusiasts using them all around the world. Whether you’re a professional filmmaker, Extreme Sports activist or simply a normal person who wants a new toy to play around with, a drone will prove itself worthy. However you can’t just buy any drone you might

inUAVi Transforms Wireless Data Measurement from Drones with Innovative Technology

MISSISSAUGA, ON – inUAVi, an innovative start-up in the drone radio frequency monitor and sensor market, today announced availability of an RF measurement instrument for use from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) that collects and relays data in real time to the drone operator from an application integrated with the drone’s operating system. The advanced technology disrupts the

SimActive Releases Correlator3D™ Version 7.0

Montreal, Canada – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce the release of Correlator3D™ version 7.0, with complete redesign of its 3D generation engine enabling substantial quality and speed improvements. Version 7.0 also includes improvements to the intuitive program interface, automatically balancing speed and precision. Added direct georeferencing options and ultra-dense

Pix4D Among UAV Industry Leaders Intel® Uses to Launch Intel Insights Platform

Yesterday at InterDrone, Intel CEO Brian Krzanichm announced the new Intel Insight Platform that will allow select enterprise customers to accelerate the path from drone flight to business value, transforming drone-data into actionable business insights. The Intel Insights Platform is a cloud-based data processing, analytics and reporting service which addresses a range of commercial drone applications and verticals  – from

How to Become an Expert Drone Videography Pilot and Save Post Production Time

  Drones are the most interesting contemporary toy, and they’re only gaining in popularity. However, their use goes beyond entertainment – it goes from more efficient product delivery to more quality videos. So, if you have this toy for yourself and you went past the first rush of excitement, you’re probably thinking about how to

6 Reasons Why You Should Use Drones for Roof Inspections

Roof inspections for large and complex structures can at times be tough, expensive, and risky. Unlike the older Roofs that were basic and simple, most of the new developments have unique and complex designs. But regardless of the shape, complexity, or size, the developers and owners must comply with the building codes and regulations. Traditional Roof inspections

How Drones and Their High Res Cameras are Helping Construction Managers

Thanks to improved technology, drones have continued to develop, and are now fitted with the best chips, HD sunglasses, cameras, and motors among other aspects. Drones have become the center of interest for many fields, in particular with the ability to make certain aspects of a job easier. The construction industry has not been left

Mobilicom integrates SkyHopper UAV data link with International Drone Company

September 6, 2017, Tel Aviv – Mobilicom has secured a design win with iSTAR, the drone branch of TAR Ideal Concepts, a leading international security and surveillance company. Mobilicom’s SkyHopper PRO UAV communication solution has been integrated into iSTAR’s new Condor drone. The Condor utilizes a proprietary detection mechanism for surveillance operations and fulfills an

Atlas Dynamics Introduces Fixed Wing UAV with 5-Hour Flight Time, 150 Kilometer Operational Range

RIGA, Latvia – September 6, 2017 – Atlas Dynamics (www.atlasdynamics.eu), a leading provider of drone-based solutions for the professional user, today announced that it will display its new fixed wing UAV, the Atlas Blue-J, at InterDrone 2017. The Blue-J features a 3.5-meter wing span, four to six hours of flight time and a 150-kilometer operational

Earn Money By Hiring Out Your Drone

There’s no way around it: the drone life is expensive. Whether it’s the cost of drones themselves or controllers, FPV goggles, lens filters and spare batteries, it’s not a cheap pastime. What’s more, many who’ve forked out for their dream toy often find themselves going days and even weeks without even flying it. Life takes

Atlas Dynamics Unveils NEST Smart Protective Charging Station for Enhanced Performance of Atlas Pro Platform

RIGA, Latvia – September 5, 2017 – Atlas Dynamics (www.atlasdynamics.eu), a leading provider of drone-based solutions for the professional user, today announced it will demonstrate the new Atlas NEST smart protective charging station for autonomous BVLOS operation of the Atlas Pro drone platform at InterDrone 2017. The Atlas NEST is a landing, protective charging station that allows

How Drones are Helping the Fight Against Disease Outbreaks

The constant beating of mosquito wings you hear this summer may soon include the buzzing of propellers from flying mosquito-killing machines, otherwise known as drones. Pioneered by the U.S. military, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, are being proposed in a growing number of commercial applications. Today, UAS technology is increasingly used to predict, prevent

4 Essentials of Drone Video Editing

After drones arrived on the market, videographers quickly adopted them as their favorite tool for making videos. Today, drone video is definitely one of the most popular techniques for filming videos. Drone manufacturers have also recognized this, so they started making highly sophisticated drones for videographers. One of the main reasons behind the popularity of

How Should Drone Traffic be Managed?

The world is currently in the “Wild West” stage of drone integration. Existing laws are not enforceable, drone pilots have unrestricted flight access, and drones are vulnerable to exploitation by bad actors. The rising prospect of such threats underscores the urgent need for a framework to shepherd the graceful integration of drones into the national