Hangar Technology, an Austin, Texas based start up, has raised $6.5 million dollars in funding to develop software that will bring the massive amounts of data available from drone technology to anyone who needs it through a cloud based data repository. Hangar wants to allow organizations to tap into the value of aerial data without having to pilot their own aircraft. Hangar was founded by two peop...

Many big names are adding money to and funding FPV drone racing. Satellite broadcaster Sky has invested $1m into the Drone Racing League (DRL) to help bring the sport to the masses via their wide reach. The appeal is apparent as soon as you sit down to watch a race. Spectators are placed in the view (first person view) of the drone striking through the course and witness first hand when a drone sp...

While many people fly drones for fun or to take amazing photos and video, drones are becoming a hot commodity in the insurance industry. Many insurance companies are now using drones to improve the way that they service customers while, at the same time, helping maintain their bottom line. This means a variety of things to customers and insurance professionals alike. First, drones a helping insura...

If you have ever flown any of Spin Masters “Air Hogs” radio control products you know the thrill of flying a RC toy for the first time. Well now, Air Hogs has announced it’s first line of radio controlled racing drones called the Helix series. The Helix series concentrates on small form factor drones that are designed to get new racers interested in the sport. With a small form f...

If you are like me, you’ve been waiting patiently and checking your mailbox every day in anticipation of the DJI Mavic’s arrival. Well, mine came yesterday and it did not disappoint! It is even smaller than I thought it would be and the stability and GPS are truly amazing. I thought that there might be some compromises in performance based on its size, but I really could not find any. ...