A company called PrecisionHawk is currently working on ways to efficiently and effectively control unmanned aircraft in a safe and reliable way. The company is using a system called LATAS (Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety), which uses cell networks and satellites to map the flying area around a UAV or drone and ensure that is has a clear airspace. This will be essential for future visions ...

If you visit this site regularly, you know that we talk frequently about FPV drone racing and the excitement that the hobby is generating. At the PSFK 2016 conference in New York, Nick Horbaczewski introduced the audience to the new sport of drone racing, and his organization, the DRL (Drone Racing League). However, despite all the hype and excitement around this fledgeling sport, Nick cautioned t...

If you want to get into flying and eventually racing FPV drones, the initial cost and investment to learn how can be quite high. Most racing drones cost more than $200 USD to buy or build and that usually doesn’t even include the FPV goggles or radio transmitter to control the quadcopter. However, Aerix has provided a good option with the Talon Micro, a full FPV racing drone that includes ev...

While some people may see drones and quadcopters as a fad that will soon pass, there are some very real and useful things that drones can do very well and will continue to develop over time. This article explains some of the near and long term uses you might see for drones in the coming years. Click here to read the article.

Check out this short film shot on location in Patagonia, Chile using the DJI Ronin, Osmo, and Inspire 1. The film, titled The Last Colonizer  shows the life  of one of Patagonia’s last gauchos, Heraldo Riel. Because it was shot completely on location in the rugged mountains of Patagonia, the equipment had to be light weight and versatile. Director, Brent Foster, was able to use the latest ca...