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1 Million-Dollar Purse at 2016 World Drone Prix in Dubai

March 8, 2016 by craigi

The world is watching to see where this rapidly-growing sport is going; starting from local races at school soccer fields to league tournaments in neon-lit stadiums, everyone wants to see what’s really going on with FPV drone racing action. Meanwhile, the most sophisticated drone racing track ever designed and built is unveiled in Dubai this […]

Filed Under: Drone Racing, Drone Technology, General, News Tagged With: Drone Racing, dubai, FPV, million dollar, world drone prix

The reality of UAS use in commercial agriculture today

March 5, 2016 by craigi

In a quick google you will find numerous articles proclaiming that drones are going to revolutionize agriculture. Additionally you will find research indicating that agriculture will represent a massive slice of the drone industry. Rather than discuss mundane macroeconomic research, I’d like to share a few personal thoughts & observations as to how drones are […]

Filed Under: Agriculture / Industrial, Commercial Drones, Drone Technology, General Tagged With: agriculture, Mapping, precision ag

Precision Agriculture: A Legacy of Learning

February 22, 2016 by craigi

Of all the professions or industries in the world, the one society can ill afford to lose is agriculture. Without food society cannot exist, especially in cities. The reason cities are becoming larger and larger is due to the efficiency of farmers and ranchers the world over. There is a huge disconnect however between agriculturists and […]

Filed Under: Agriculture / Industrial, Commercial Drones, Drone Technology, Drones Are Good, General Tagged With: agriculture, blair farms, farm, farming, Measure Agriculture, precision ag, soil, Three Canyon Farms, Unmanned Farmer

Onagofly or NotGoNoFly? Crowdfunded drone unboxing and review.

February 17, 2016 by craigi

(Authored by Trent Siggard) We are singlehandedly experiencing the drone revolution as its happening. Thousands of people are hungry to get a chunk of the expected 4 billion dollar drone market by the end of 2016 and there have been many people who tried but failed to get into the drone market. We’re also in the […]

Filed Under: Consumer Drones, Drone Technology, General Tagged With: crowdfunded, indiegogo, Onagofly, Review, unboxing

4 trends, questions and controversies that will develop in drones in 2016

January 3, 2016 by craigi

2015 was a whirlwind year for drones — consumer drone sales hit records, the FAA called for drone registration, and the commercial drone regulation deadline was missed. We saw drones epically (and dangerously) crash, and we also saw epic innovation in the technology, with everything from improved cameras to quads that are easier to fly than ever.

Filed Under: Commercial Drones, Consumer Drones, Drone Technology, General, News Tagged With: 2016, controversy, trends

Why I’m a fan of DJI’s latest move on geofencing

November 23, 2015 by craigi

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 […]

Filed Under: Consumer Drones, Drone Technology, General, News, Regulation Tagged With: DJI, geofencing, Safety

The coolest drone accessory you never knew you needed — a drone wand

November 9, 2015 by craigi

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.

Filed Under: Consumer Drones, Drone Technology, General Tagged With: Review, TYphoon, Wizard, Yuneec

STEMI the Hexapod Robot kit that teaches STEM concepts

October 29, 2015 by craigi

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).

Filed Under: DIY / Hobby, Drone Technology, General, News Tagged With: drone kit, education, STEM, STEMI

Battelle’s DroneDefender Brings Immediate, Portable, Effective Drone Deterrence

October 15, 2015 by craigi

With their demo video going viral in all the social channels this week and raising lots of questions and controversy over their DroneDefender™ concept, I reached out to talk with Battelle’s PR and development team for a phone interview today and to provide some clarification on just how their system works.

Filed Under: Drone Technology, General, News Tagged With: battelle, defense, disable, drone defender, security

Personal Drone Use in Search & Rescue on the Rise

October 8, 2015 by craigi

Search and Rescue (SaR) using sUAS and personal drones is becoming more accepted and practical as technology advancements continue – as well as public perception. Small success stories are popping up every week and more and more drone pilots are preparing to volunteer in their communities as the network grows. 

Filed Under: Drone Technology, General, News Tagged With: emergency, sar, search and rescue

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