The following is a peek into various metrics and indications regarding the consumer drone industry. Specifically, we attempt to show a general slowdown in the consumer drone growth curve and more specifically indications that a “dot-drone” bust is already underway and may accelerate in 2016. We will focus on 3D Robotics which we believe to […]
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DJI OSMO 4K camera comparison test with the Inspire X3 camera
Ever since the first prototype was going around the DJI booth at NAB this year, teases of a handheld version of the Inspire 1 gimbal/camera have been making many owners anxious to finally have the option of taking their X3 camera off their drone and continuing to shoot on the ground with the same quality […]
The FAA wants YOU to be registered!
As expected, the FAA and NTSB have pushed through a rather sloppy “solution” for what they think is controlling the national airspace with a generic UAS Registration program that starts taking applications on December 21, 2015. Other than a fairly benign attempt at drone education and responsible flying program through the “Know Before You Fly” campaign, […]
Last Minute Holiday Deals on DJI Camera Drones and more…
Looking for last minute holiday deals on DJI Phantom 3 Camera Drones and others? DJI is featuring deals on the entire Phantom 3 Series as well as some of their other accessories – and a few select machines are still available for decent discounts. Here are some of the best bets as of Mid-December. If […]
Women of Commercial Drones formally launches
Commercial drone development and sales are on the rise, but the number of women in leadership positions in this space, or just generally in technology, is not. This has been a common and growing theme across the United States, but is particularly evident in Silicon Valley. Earlier this year, the InterDrone conference hosted a Women […]
Fraud, Fake Reviews and Over the Top Marketing in the Drone Business
Well, truth be told this goes on with many consumer products but is often more rampant with newer and “hot” products where the public still doesn’t know what to expect! As an example, if a new cell phone manufacturer told you their phone will still be state-of-the-art 5 years into the future and takes better […]
FAA Registration Task Force Recommendations Published
On October 19th, in response to media and analyst reports that close to 1 million drones would be sold over the holidays, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the creation of a registration task force (RTF) that would create recommendations for the FAA to implement a registration program for small UAS or drones in order […]
Why I’m a fan of DJI’s latest move on geofencing
DJI this week announced new plans to expand the list of its restricted flight locations to include places like prisons and power plants. The software update is an expansion of its geofencing program, a virtual barrier which literally prohibits the drone from taking off or flying into areas in its geofence. DJI already uses geofencing in “no-fly-zones,” which […]
Drone World Expo Reports Successful First Show
MORE THAN 2,100 COMMERCIAL END USERS, VENDORS AND THOUGHT LEADERS DEEM THE FIRST ANNUAL DRONE WORLD EXPO AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS Plans Already Underway for 2016 Event to be held Back in San Jose SAN JOSE, CA, November 19, 2015 – JD Events hosted an extremely successful launch of Drone World Expo earlier this week at the San Jose […]
A Picky Photographer’s Perspective on the Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K
Yes, I am “one of those guys”, I will freely admit it. I have spent many years honing my craft, learning everything I can about photography and the gear I shoot with. I always want the best possible images and anything that gets in my way of making my images as good as they can […]
