Check out the latest in Autonomous flying from NVIDIA NVIDIA Researchers Release Trailblazing Deep Learning-Based Framework for Autonomous Drone Navigation NVIDIA’s autonomous mobile robotics team today released a framework to enable developers to create autonomous drones that can navigate complex, unmapped places without GPS. All of this is done through deep learning and computer vision […]
Here is the press release of the new H520 Commercial UAV ONTARIO, CA (August 29, 2017) — Yuneec International, a world leader in electric aviation, today announced the availability of the H520 sUAS, the company’s first product offering dedicated to commercial use. The H520 system utilizes Yuneec’s proven six-rotor platform and incorporates enterprise-grade cameras […]
From Yuneec: Yuneec, the world leader in electric aviation, today announced its all-new Yuneec Extended Service (YES!) plan, offering unlimited manufacturer defect repairs. Yuneec Extended Service plans were created to serve a range of service needs. From free shipping, to non-warranty repairs, YES! plans ensure that you keep flying worry free. YES! Is available as […]
Our own Senior Editor, John Reid talks to Chris Barrett, to learn some new techniques for shooting winning aerial shots when filming Motocross with a drone.
Good news for all drone pilots By Jeffrey Antonelli In June, licensed drone pilot Jerrick Hakim flew his DJI Inspire 2 for one solitary flight on Chicago’s lakefront. A slow, cinematic flight, the drone flew above Lake Michigan perhaps several hundred feet from shore. After about 15 minutes, the professional photographer landed his […]
From Futaba: Futaba, one of RC’s most respected radio manufacturers, joins with the biggest names in FPV drone racing at this year’s highly anticipated MultiGP RIOT International Open. The event, hosted by Rotor Riot and MultiGP, happens on August 9-13 at the AMA National Headquarters in Muncie, Indiana. Futaba is an event Platinum Sponsor and […]
From Kyosho: Unlike existing drones that are difficult to control, the sensational DRONE RACER is controlled like an R/C car with a pistol-grip transmitter. Takeoff and auto-hover with one-touch control using ultrasonic sensors that remove the frustration of learning complicated flying techniques. Intermediate and Beginner mode speed settings (Easy mode / Active mode) are available […]
We devote pages and pages in every issue of RotorDrone to the ever-expanding role that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) of all types play in our world. Much of our focus is recreational, but increasingly you see us documenting (and celebrating!) the commercial, environmental, and public-safety advancements that drones are ushering in. UAS is far and […]