The concept of a VTOL with fixed-wing airplane flight is not new. Hell, even a cartoon like M.A.S.K. had this concept with the Switchblade. Meanwhile, in real life, VTOLs with fixed-wing flight have proven to be costly to develop, as demonstrated by the V-22 Osprey. Where it used to take […]
This blog is never political—and never will be. I’ve got nothing against the POTUS, but man, this trade war is nasty! It’s impacted a lot of people, and one of the first groups to feel the ripple effects is the imaging drone users. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro, announced on […]
If you haven’t already heard, Amazon’s new air delivery drone took flight last December—and no, it’s not here to spy on your barbecue. The MK30, which was first unveiled back in October 2023, is now buzzing around the West Valley of Arizona’s Phoenix metro area, dropping off packages like some […]
Zero Zero Robotics, the folks best known for their folding selfie drone, has a new imaging drone that is as futuristic as it sounds: the V-Copter Falcon Mini V-Shaped B-Copter. The drone maker has taken its bi-rotor V-shaped design and shrunk it down to under 250g (8.8 oz)—the first of […]
DJI’s Drone in a Box, aka the drone “airport,” has landed with its latest model, designed for 24/7 remote operations. For those who’ve been cut off from the drone world, this is the third iteration of DJI’s deployable drone system. Also, before you get all wet and excited, you ought […]
When your job involves inspecting spooky, poorly lit spaces filled with dust and danger, a dependable indoor drone is a game-changer. Enter Terra Drone’s latest creation: the Terra Xross 1. This new drone promises to tackle your indoor inspection woes without breaking the bank—or crashing into walls. Unlike some drones […]
Move over traditional vlogging cameras—there’s a new high-flier in town, and it’s literally taking your content to the skies. Meet the DJI Flip, the company’s latest innovation that’s equal parts beginner drone and vlogging powerhouse. Sitting snugly between the no-frills DJI Neo and the feature-packed Mini 4 Pro, the Flip […]
Horse racing is one of the world’s oldest and greatest spectator sports for a reason – it constantly evolves and adapts to change. Over recent years, the sport has adopted various new technologies, and it continues to do so with the introduction of drones. Drones are starting to have an […]
I am beginning to think the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology has an obsession with biomimicry—in particular, how it lands. First, they created an ornithopter bot-bird that perches, and now the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne has developed an unmanned aerial vehicle that is literally a tree-hugger.
In recent years, technological advancements have propelled drones from simple flying gadgets to highly sophisticated tools capable of revolutionizing entire industries. From aerial photography and filmmaking to agriculture, disaster response, and even medical deliveries, drones are transforming how we approach complex challenges. Thanks to innovations in artificial intelligence, autonomous navigation, […]
Since achieving flights, mankind has become obsessed with shaking off the burden of friction, fueling an unending fascination with all things hovering. Sadly, progress has been slow. The closest we’ve come to the sci-fi dream of floating speeders and hoverboards is… the hovercraft. And let’s be honest, it’s not exactly […]