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Home Security With Drones
The Sunflower Home Awareness System promises a new approach to home security. “The system consists of these two parts,” founder Alex Pachikov said. “There are really advanced sensors that you place around your property. These can detect motion, vibration and sound. In the event that you want to take a closer look at something, you can then deploy a drone to investigate what’s happening and send ba...
DJI Stops Producing Phantom 4
DJI recently released a note to its dealers to tell them that the DJI Phantom 4 as well as the DJI Phantom 3 will no longer be produced. There is still inventory, so these will be available to buy for a while longer. This comes about two months after the announcement of the DJI Phantom 4 Pro. It also comes as something of a surprise because the Phantom 4 is very popular. Check out the actual note ...
Drones Make Mountain Rescue Easier
A company called DroneSAR is developing an application for drone search and rescue. The software is being developed as part of a joint venture involving Donegal Mountain Rescue and DJI. The app is used in places where people have gone missing and uses sophisticated mapping and detection algorithms to help locate the people faster than traditional search and rescue. To learn more about this softwar...
Lily Calls It Quits
Lily, the crowd funded selfie camera drone has officially decided to stop moving forward with the launch of its product. The founds wrote a letter on the home page of their web site outlining why they are making this move. Among the reasons are problems with supply chain and manufacturing contracts with vendors. Lily was a very high profile crowdfunded company that actually raised a large amount o...
A Love Letter To The DJI Mavic
The DJI Mavic is really amazing. So much so that many people are gushing about it online with all kinds of praise. This article is really just a love letter to the drone that changed the author’s life. The author of this article goes through all the virtues and details about the drone that make it a great choice for new pilots and experienced pilots alike! Check out the article below. https:...
Sweden Requires Permit for Camera Drones
Sweden has enacted one of the world’s strictest laws regarding the use of drones with cameras. Anyone who wishes to film with a drone must have a permit for video surveillance. This law is supposed to protect citizens’ privacy, but has many up in arms. Sweden’s leading drone company Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) said that up to 3,000 people could lose their jobs as a result of thi...
The Zenmuse 30 is the Longest Drone Lens Available
DJI is leading the way again with the Zenmuse 30 camera lens system which, as the name implies, will give the drones it is mounted to a 30X optical zoom. It also includes a 6X digital zoom. This means that people who use drones for applications like inspections or search and rescue can get much closer to their subjects. Of course the effectiveness of a zoom lens depends heavily upon the steadiness...
Will DJI Phantom 4 Batteries Work In The Phantom 4 Pro?
If you own a DJI Phantom 4, then you have probably invested some money in spare parts like propellers and batteries. And just like many other technology products, an upgrade to the latest version, say the DJI Phantom 4 Professional, means that you have to buy all new parts and accessories. We were wondering the same thing, so we did a quick experiment to see if the DJI Phantom 4 batteries and prop...
Drones Used To Spot Sharks
Surfing competitions, busy beach holidays and resorts are all places that enjoy the beach and the ocean, but more and more the need to watch out for sharks is becoming a factor. Some groups are beginning to use drones to patrol the skies and look for sharks in these busy locations. The drones are equipped with HD cameras that stream a signal back to the lifeguards and allow them to clear the water...
5 Things To Know About the DJI Mavic
The DJI Mavic is a game changer for many reasons. It’s portability is ground breaking. It’s sensors and obstacle avoidance technology are paving the way for smarter drones from every manufacturer. If you are seriously considering the purchase of a DJI Mavic, here are 5 things you should know about it. https://www.mobipicker.com/dji-mavic-pro-5-things-know-new-foldable-drone/
An Inside Look at DJI Goggles
The DJI Goggles were announced a few months ago when the DJI Mavic Pro was announced. But so far, there have been very few demonstrations or early product releases available. Engadget got ahold of a pair of these goggles and put them to the test in this article. Check out some of the features that we can look forward to when these goggles are released in early 2017. https://www.engadget.com/2016/1...
TV Stations Embrace Drones
In the old days (before drones), if you wanted an aerial shot from a news scene, you had to hire or own a full size helicopter to hover over the scene and get the footage for you. Today’s aerial news coverage is different. Many television stations are now hiring or contracting with pilots who have completed their Part 107 examinations and can fly small UAVs at the scene of breaking news. Thi...