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DJI debuts dual-camera Air 3 Drone

July 27, 2023August 2, 2023 GaryPageau DJI, Drones

DJI introduced the DJI Air 3, featuring a wide-angle camera and a 3x medium tele camera, with both cameras delivering 48MP Photos and 4K/60fps HDR Videos. The new drone features up to 46 minutes of flight time, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and the O4 HD Video Transmission System. “The DJI Air 3 is the first drone of our Air Series which... Read More

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Insta360 Sphere adds 360-degree filming to drones

May 24, 2022May 29, 2022 GaryPageau Drones, Insta360, Insta360 Sphere

Insta360 debuted the Insa360 Sphere, a drone attachment for creating 360-degree aerial video. When attached to a DJI Mavic Air 2/2S drone, the drone becomes totally invisible in 360-degree footage. Insta360 Sphere offers immersive footage, without the need to buy a new drone or have professional flying or editing skills. Insta360 Sphere is available to order today in the U.S.... Read More

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DJI debuts enterprise drone systems

March 23, 2022March 25, 2022 GaryPageau DJI, Drones

DJI launched an all-in-one solution for professional drone operators, including the DJI Matrice 30 commercial drone, that features a fully remote fleet management system and an autonomous docking and recharging station. “DJI Enterprise is devoted to researching and developing new drone solutions explicitly designed to revolutionize work, helping everyday heroes in their missions saving lives, maintaining physical infrastructure, and preserving... Read More

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Sony Electronics announces Airpeak S1 professional drone

June 10, 2021June 20, 2021 GaryPageau Drones, Sony Electronics

Sony Electronics Inc. announced the company’s first professional drone, the Airpeak S1, which the company claims is the world’s smallest drone that can be equipped with a full-size Alpha mirrorless cameras. The new drone utilizes a proprietary motor, propeller, control system, and sensing technology, allowing it to fly at extremely high speeds with very stable wind resistance, claims Sony. Additionally,... Read More

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Sony unveils Airpeak drone

January 13, 2021January 18, 2021 GaryPageau Drones, Sony

Sony Electronics launched the Airpeak drone brand designed to carry Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. The drone will be, Sony claims, the “industry’s smallest class of drone that can be equipped with the Alpha system.” Sony will launch the new business targeted for professional photography and video production in the spring of 2021. Read More

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DJI unveils drones for aerial surveying

October 14, 2020October 20, 2020 GaryPageau DJI, Drones

DJI unveiled two new payload solutions for its flagship commercial drone platform Matrice 300 RTK, destined to serve the most demanding aerial surveying missions: DJI Zenmuse P1 and DJI Zenmuse L1. The Zenmuse L1 integrates a powerful yet ultra-lightweight Livox Lidar module with a 70° FOV and a 20-megapixel camera with a 1-inch CMOS sensor and a mechanical shutter on... Read More

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DOJ clamps down on DJI drones

October 13, 2020October 19, 2020 GaryPageau Department of Defense, DJI, DOJ, Drones

Dronelife reports The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has decreed no agency may use DOJ funds for any unmanned aircraft manufactured by a “Covered Foreign Entity,” which is an “entity that is determined or designated, within the Department of Justice, to be subject to or vulnerable to extrajudicial direction from a foreign government,” which includes drones made by DJI. The full... Read More

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PowerEgg X is a drone/camera powered by AI

June 2, 2020June 5, 2020 GaryPageau Drones

PowerVision Robot Corp., debuted the PowerEgg X, a smart device that can be used as an autonomous personal AI camera, as a handheld three-axis AI camera, and as a high-performance drone. The PowerEgg X is equipped with a 4K/60fps HD camcorder with a three-axis gimbal, producing professional-quality video and stunning 24-megapixel images. The device features a fully modular design, allowing... Read More

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Paris Aerial Photography Awards launch best aerial photographs international competition

April 15, 2020April 16, 2020 GaryPageau Contests, Drones, Paris Aerial Photography Awards

The Paris Aerial Photography Awards is inaugurating its first edition in 2020 by inviting all professional and amateur photographers, whether they take photos from a high point of view or use tools such as drones, helicopters, paragliders, and all sizes of aircraft, to submit their best photographs to celebrate the best of aerial and bird’s-eye view photography. Photographers can submit... Read More

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The best drone photography apps

January 16, 2020January 17, 2020 GaryPageau Drones

Consumer drones are not just for hobbyists anymore. Far from being toys, drones have developed considerably. There are even cases where drones have been used for search and rescue missions. Along with the development of drones, we also have apps that can expand the versatility of these machines and make them better at a wide range of different jobs. With... Read More

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Yuneec debuts Mantis G 4K camera drone

September 3, 2019 GaryPageau Drones, Yuneec

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Yuneec announced a new must-have consumer drone at the Interdrone 2019 in Las Vegas. For all those who want to spice up their social media profiles with unique 4K aerial photos or simply capture breathtaking moments and memories from an exceptional perspective, Yuneec’s new Mantis G camera drone will soon be available for purchase. With the foldable... Read More

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DJI unveils the RoboMaster S1, an advanced drone robot

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 GaryPageau DJI, Drones

The S1 Combines Advanced Hardware, Comprehensive Sensing and Programmable Modes DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today takes a bold step into educational technology by launching the RoboMaster S1, the company’s first ground-based robot. The S1 was built to introduce new users to the fun and possibilities of robotic technology, with powerful brushless motors, a... Read More

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FoxFury introduces the Rugo 2 drone and camera light

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 GaryPageau accessories, Drones, FoxFury

Ultra-durable lighting tool for the on-the-go videographer, photographer, and drone pilot OCEANSIDE, Calif., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — FoxFury Lighting Solutions introduces its new Rugo™ 2 Drone & Camera Light. The newest addition to the Rugo™ series is an ultra-durable lighting tool for the on-the-go videographer, photographer, and drone pilot. Powered by a rechargeable Quick Swap® Power Pack, this 620 lumen light features a sliding... Read More

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Most U.S. consumers support professional drone use, says CTA

June 4, 2019June 7, 2019 GaryPageau CTA, Drones

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Most Americans are comfortable with the many ways drones are changing our lives for the better, according to new research from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The study, Drones: Public Perceptions & Consumer Attitudes, reports three-quarters of U.S. adults are comfortable with drone use by local law enforcement (76%), utility and construction companies (71%) and educational institutions (70%). “Drones... Read More

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Skylum introduces AirMagic, AI-powered photo editing software for aerial photography

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 GaryPageau AirMagic, Drones, Skylum1 Comment

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence, AirMagic gives drone and aerial photographers an automated solution to improve their images BELLEVUE, WA – March 7, 2019 — Today, Skylum announced AirMagic, the world’s first fully automated AI-powered enhancer for Mac & PC, created for drone and aerial photography. While drones let us shoot incredible images from previously unreachable places, the photos themselves often lack... Read More