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Just when you think we have run out of ways to put drones to good use, someone comes up with another ingenious application. You may already have seen drones with cameras being used to fight fires, help with search and rescue and film sports events. But have you heard of any of these new uses […]

Whether it is a photography drone, an agriculture drone or just a personal drone, having the right tools makes all the difference. Here are the best drone accessories to help you fly better and have more fun. Note: I’m going to focus on those accessories that don’t usually come with your drone. Things like extra […]

In a new one for the drone industry, Dolce and Gabbana used drones to showcase their new handbags down a runway at a resent fashion event. But hundreds of miles away in Puerto Rico, a power company is putting drones to a much more significant use. Duke Energy, a utilities company helping with efforts to […]

At the 2018 winter Olympics opening ceremony, Intel set a Guinness World Record when it flew 1,218 shooting star drones for an amazing synchronized light show. They also held a smaller display at the closing ceremony.   Synchronized drone light shows have become kind of a thing for Intel. They did similar shows at CES […]

Security is extremely tight at the South Korea winter Olympics. With the prospect of nuclear confrontation facing the Korean peninsula, no one is taking any risks when it comes to protecting the more than a hundred thousand spectators’ and thousands of athletes who’ll be taking part in the games. So it’s no surprise that officials […]

Travelling with a drone is easier than you think. It just requires good planning. If you are travelling by air, don’t let the lithium ion batteries stop you from bringing it on to a plane. As long as you follow all the rules, you’ll have an easy time getting through airport security. You also need […]

The drone industry is changing. Fast. Just a couple of years ago, the market was bristling with dozens of drone brands. Companies like Yuneec, Parrot, Lily and even GoPro tried their hand at the whole UAV thing. At the 2016 CES, there were over 100 new drone models. The 2017 CES was just as packed. […]

DJI has announced its latest camera drone, the Mavic Air. It compact, has a 4K camera and can take 360-degree photos. In almost all aspects – price, performance, weight and size – the new Mavic Air balances between the powerful Mavic Pro and the compact Spark. It’s closer to spark in terms of size and […]

Consumer camera drones have become incredibly powerful and easy to use. As they pack on more and more features, they have become more accessible to hobbyists at all skill levels. DJI has been especially active about providing filming and photography hobbyists capable drones equipped with easy to use tools and features. You’ll find settings like […]

The enactment of Part 107 streamlined FAA’s regulations over commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). The regulations spell out guidelines for commercial drones in the United States. They include requirements to stay under 400 feet altitude, maintaining a line of sight at all times, and flying only in the daylight. However, the FAA allows companies to […]