From the outside, the world of flying robots can seem complex, daunting and, in some cases, totally unnecessary. But there’s more to this business than meets the eye, particularly if you’ve only previously come across drones because media outlets are blaming them for airport disruption. Read on for our top four misconceptions about drone technology. […]
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Why Do Drones Get Such Bad Press?
Scroll through Google News having searched for ‘Drone’ on any given day, and you’ll be faced with a list of articles from around the world. Drones are making headlines everywhere but, more often than not, it’s for all the wrong reasons. Whether it’s another near miss with a manned aircraft, a case of voyeurism or […]
5 Things You Can Do To Become A Better Drone Pilot
In this industry, we all start out as beginners. Even if you’ve moved beyond hobby flights at the weekend to flying drones as part of your 9 to 5, this business doesn’t stand still for long enough for anyone to properly catch up. So what can you do to keep improving as a drone pilot? […]
2019 Consumer Drone Industry Predictions
2018 was an interesting year in the consumer drone industry. DJI reinforced its domination at both ends of the market with the Mavic Air and the new Mavic 2 Pro; Parrot launched a solid contender in the shape of ANAFI, despite cutting its workforce after disappointing sales. And, of course, Skydio’s R1 finally hit the […]
Looking to buy a DJI Drone? Check out the Black Friday Deals Before You Do
In this age of everything (or nothing) is having a sale all the time, DJI has just announced it’s black Friday deals today. While focused on the consumer market and maybe will not overwhelm you with the discounts, it provides a way to feel better about pulling the trigger on that new drone. The focus […]
The Best of the Rest: Which DJI Alternative Should You Consider?
By Malek Murison Depending on who you talk to, Chinese manufacturer DJI has a 60-80% share of the drone hardware market. And they dominate for a reason: DJI’s drones set the standard in terms of price, capability and ease of use. The company’s shadow over the drone space is self-perpetuating, putting competitors from the early […]
The Best Drones of 2018, Ranked By Their Purpose
by Malek Murison We’re at a point in the drone hardware space where there’s plenty of choice for pilots. Although DJI have a firm hold over the market, there are loads of options for aerial photography and other niche uses. And that’s important, because no pilot chooses a drone based on capability alone. It’s more about […]
First Look: DJI Mavic 2 comes out
The following is a guest post from Ben Duke, training expert at UK-based commercial drone specialists Coptrz. DJI have finally confirmed what we all already knew thanks to the months of leaks. During their “See the Bigger Picture” event in New York they confirmed the release of the brand new Mavic 2 range of drones. […]
Mid-2018 State of the Drone Market – Predictions and more…
Mid-2018 State of the Drone Market – Predictions and more…. or, 2018 Drone Report… As of mid-2018 there are a number of factors affecting the current Consumer and “Consumer Enterprise” drone market – some of which we will explore in this article. Consumer Enterprise – what’s that? Oh, it’s just a term I made up […]
Drones are now a Filmmakers Tool: Can they make your video better?
The following is a guest post by Sasha Rezvina of leading aerial cinematography company Aerobo. Originally published on DroneLife.com Drones were introduced into filmmaking as cheaper and safer alternatives for some helicopter shots. They could pull off (1) high-and-wide shots, so long as they weren’t too high, (2) sweeping shots, so long as they weren’t out […]
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