DJI this week announced new plans to expand the list of its restricted flight locations to include places like prisons and power plants. The software update is an expansion of its geofencing program, a virtual barrier which literally prohibits the drone from taking off or flying into areas in its geofence. DJI already uses geofencing in “no-fly-zones,” which […]
Drone World Expo Reports Successful First Show
MORE THAN 2,100 COMMERCIAL END USERS, VENDORS AND THOUGHT LEADERS DEEM THE FIRST ANNUAL DRONE WORLD EXPO AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS Plans Already Underway for 2016 Event to be held Back in San Jose SAN JOSE, CA, November 19, 2015 – JD Events hosted an extremely successful launch of Drone World Expo earlier this week at the San Jose […]
A Picky Photographer’s Perspective on the Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K
Yes, I am “one of those guys”, I will freely admit it. I have spent many years honing my craft, learning everything I can about photography and the gear I shoot with. I always want the best possible images and anything that gets in my way of making my images as good as they can […]
First Day of Drone World Expo Exceeds Expectations
FIRST DAY OF DRONE WORLD EXPO EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS Verizon Ventures, FAA, NASA and Google X Lead Opening Session with a Theme of Collaboration SAN JOSE, CA, November 18, 2015 – A standing room only crowd listened intently to a dynamic panel of government leaders and industry executives on the challenges, implementations, timelines and industry involvement around UAS […]
Getting to know the DJI Osmo 3-Axis Stabilized Camera
Photographers are being pushed into providing video one way or another while aerial shooters often need to provide ground footage. The cost and hassle of a large gimbal, such as a DJI Ronin, along with the cost of the camera, creates a huge barrier to entry. DJI has created a new tool to help solve […]
DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter – First Look, Review and Rating
Note for Holiday Shoppers – DJI is having a Sale from Dec 11 to the end of the Month where a free hardshell backpack comes with any model of the Phantom Series. Here is the link to the DJI Sale Page. Droneflyers.com received a new Phantom 3 Quadcopter (Professional 4K model) at the beginning of […]
Aerial Photography and Videography Using Drones by Eric Cheng
Eric Cheng, award-winning underwater photographer, aerial imager and UAV/drone industry visionary, has completed a great handbook for the aspiring aerial photographer with his new release Aerial Photography and Videography Using Drones.
The coolest drone accessory you never knew you needed — a drone wand
In need of a holiday gift for the person who already has a drone? The coolest drone accessory you never knew you needed this season is Yuneec Aviation’s Wizard.
B-Unstoppable the World’s First TankCopter Drone
I’ve been following the folks at B Go Beyond for awhile now as I’ve seen their “flying car” concepts evolve to what is now a crowdfunding campaign to get their latest concept to production. The B-Unstoppable TankCopter is a radio-controlled hybrid land & air craft that quickly transforms from a dual tracked tank on the ground to an airborne quadcopter at the […]
STEMI the Hexapod Robot kit that teaches STEM concepts
STEMI is a Hexapod Robot you can make on your own at home. Create Your Robot while learning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education).
