by Cyprian Francis | Oct 13, 2017 | Blog, Business, Film, Technology
Few, if any, drone-makers have pushed the limits of aerial cinematography like DJI, and the Chinese company is again looking to break new ground with a new high-flying professional-grade shooter. The Zenmuse X7 interchangeable lens camera is aimed squarely at the...
by Cyprian Francis | Oct 2, 2017 | Blog, Business, Technology
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has begun testing passenger drone taxis, a project it hopes to roll out within the next five years. The air taxis are built by German company Volocopter and look like a helicopter but have drone rotors. On Monday, Dubai...
by Cyprian Francis | Jul 15, 2017 | Blog, Technology
The Drone Racing League’s RacerX quad is so fast it gives new meaning to the saying “blink and you’ll miss it.” With a top speed of 179.3 mph (288.6 kph) and an average speed of 163.5 mph (263.1 kph), the RacerX set a Guinness World Record for...
by Cyprian Francis | Jun 17, 2017 | Blog, Technology
Scientists successfully melded technology and dragonflies to make living micro-drones controlled by humans. HOLY SHIT! Engineers at Draper, a technology research company in Cambridge, and neuroscientists at Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Janelia Research Center...
by Cyprian Francis | May 25, 2017 | Blog, Business, Technology
Following weeks of speculation, DJI unveiled Spark, a drone that is smaller and lighter than than its previous drones and can be controlled with hand gestures. The Spark, priced at $499, is designed to be a portable, and affordable, that could appeal to more...
