Drones Archive
A few years back, camera drones were prohibitively expensive. Professional surveyors used them, as did Hollywood filmmakers. But for most people, they simply weren’t practical. In the past decade, things have changed. Prices have gone down and control schemes have gotten far simpler. Today, pretty much anyone can own and operate a camera drone. This has led to a profusion of drone hobbyists. With virtually …
The past several years have democratized drone technology. A decade ago, few people could afford a camera drone. But with advancements in technology, camera drones have become much more a part of everyday life. Some people use drones because they want to capture gorgeous, high-angle photographs that would otherwise be impossible. Others have taken up drone piloting as a hobby for its own sake. Even …
Over the past few years, drones have been getting more and more popular. Once a niche hobby, you can now find a drone in many American households. There have been two reasons for this. To begin with, prices have been coming steadily downwards. Whereas a drone used to be an expensive luxury, you can now buy one for the cost of an RC car. For …
Drones are getting very affordable, and that’s forced more competition among entry-level flyers. For most people, that’s probably a good thing. Because it means even if you pick a drone at random, you’re probably going to end up with a pretty solid device. On the other hand, for people who are trying to get the best possible performance for their dollar, it can still be …
Originally debuted on Kickstarter with over 1.3 million dollars raised, the AirDog Auto-Follow Drone was awarded the Best Drone at CES 2015, and for good reason. Well-known as the World’s first auto-follow drone that’s specifically designed for adventure sports, it will follow you in the action – all on it’s own, without a pilot. The highly anticipated release is coming close – March 31st, 2016 …
