Yuneec Drones are very advanced with gps, autopilot, waypoints and collision avoidance. Possible future market leaders as tech giants pour money into Yuneec
With Follow Me drone technology, the UAV is programmed to automatically follow you around, giving you plenty of opportunities to film unique aerial shots. At present there are 2 types of drone Follow Me technology. Here, we look at the technology used in drones that follow you. Then, we review the 12 best follow me…
The top drones with 4k cameras reviewed here also have excellent GPS and autopilot systems, giving you many options, when it comes to flying, aerial filming and photography. Along with great cameras, GPS and autopilot, these drones with low prices have many safety features. These top drones featured below all have 4k cameras and can…
All drone parts and components are vital to a smooth and safe flight. Knowing the parts of a drone will give you extra confidence while flying. You will also know which components to inspect on a regular basis and the drone parts which are easy to replace or upgrade. Quick answer: The main parts of…
Drones for delivering parcels and all types of goods is receiving massive investment from some really big players all over the globe. With large companies such as Amazon, Walmart, UPS, Google and other global postal companies investing in drone delivery projects, it is only a matter of time before their drone parcel delivery service goals…
Flying a top aerial photography drone is the only way to capture stunning landscapes. Here are the best drones for aerial photography, each having 4k cameras. These top aerial photography drones also have super smooth stabilization, first person view and intelligent flight modes. Also, many of the below drones have excellent automatic and manual camera…
Here is 15 of the best drone photography tips to ensure you capture great aerial photos every time. The drone photo tips cover lens filters, filming in RAW format, the thirds grid, UAV forecast, auto exposure bracketing, counterpoints, juxtaposition, lighting, leading lines, creating depth in photos and much more. These drone photo tips are simple…
Imagine your drone being hacked into and stolen while in mid flight. Your drone just starts to fly away from you. After you run to see where it has gone, your cannot find it. It has just disappeared. Or just as bad, you lose control of your drone and it crashes. You blame your piloting…
Today, we review the 12 best 4k drones on the market. We also take a quick look at 4k camera technology and the real benefits to filming with a 4k drone camera. Without doubt, the aerial footage from a 4k drone is without doubt just stunning. These 4k drones high lighted in this post are…
Drones with obstacle detection and collision avoidance sensors are becoming more prevalent in both the consumer and professional sectors. This year, we have quite a few drones with collision avoidance technology. This obstacle detection and avoidance technology started with sensors detecting objects in front of the drone. Now the latest drones from DJI, Walkera, Yuneec…
For a drone to fly perfectly, the IMU, gyro stabilization and flight controller technology is essential. Drones today use three and six axis gyro stabilization technology to provide navigational information to the flight controller, which make drones easier and safer to fly. Quick answer: A drone’s IMU (inertial measurement unit) combines a gyroscope, which measures…
Flying using FPV drone goggles is a terrific experience. To have the best flying experience, it is important to choose the best FPV glasses, which are correct for you. Knowing about field of view, IPD, glass optics, resolution and digital head tracking will help you pick the right drone goggles. A number of drone manufacturers…
Lidar sensors on UAVs capture imagery which only a few years ago needed an aircraft carrying large heavy lidar sensors and a crew to accomplish. Here, we look at 12 of the best lidar sensors for drones along with the best lidar drones. We feature lidar sensors from manufacturers such as Velodyne, Routescene, Leddartech, Riegl,…
Multispectral imaging camera sensors on agricultural drones allow the farmer to manage crops, soil, fertilizing and irrigation more effectively. There are huge benefits both to the farmer and to the wider environment by minimizing the use of sprays, fertilizers, wastage of water and at the same time increasing the yield from crops. Multispectral camera remote…
Investment in the drone sector is growing significantly each year. We are seeing investment funds, big technology firms and wealthy individuals investing in the drone sector. This big money is moving into the most innovative companies in the drone sector. Below, I detail Yuneec, 3DR, Ehang and DJI with their total investment to date. DJI is…
Having a top quality drone gimbal is essential to capturing great aerial film, photography, 3D mapping, lidar, photogrammetry and other sensor driven imagery. Quick answer: A drone gimbal is a motorised camera mount that keeps the camera steady and level while the drone moves. Most camera drones use a 3-axis gimbal, with a brushless motor…