Drones
Keep up to date with the latest commercial and civilian applications of unmanned aircraft – from autonomous sky-faring taxis to swarms of battlefield-ready flying robots.
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Versatile dual-camera DJI Air 3 flies faster and for longer
July 26, 2023DJI has announced the follow up to 2021's Air 2S folding camera drone, doubling the cameras up front, extending flight time and video transmission range, and the Air 3 is the first in the series to feature omnidirectional obstacle detection. -
PATS tech calls in drone strikes on greenhouse pests
July 06, 2023Just like their field-dwelling counterparts, plants grown in greenhouses are preyed upon by flying insects. The Dutch-designed PATS system is designed to help, by sending tiny drones to chop those insects up in mid-air. -
Flame-resistant drone could save lives by flying into fires
June 27, 2023Firefighters have a dangerous job at the best of times, but especially so when they're first entering burning buildings. A new flame-resistant drone could help, by scouting structures to let firefighters know what they'll be up against. -
Review: Hover Camera X1 is the ideal drone for most people
June 23, 2023Most folks aren't big-time aerial cinematographers, so they don't need a $1,000-plus drone – what they do need is something small, inexpensive and easy to use, that still shoots great video. As I discovered, the Hover Camera X1 fits that bill to a T. -
Swiss drone takes the perilous plunge so divers don't have to
June 02, 2023Searching for human bodies or other submerged items can be dangerous for divers due to factors such as strong currents, deep waters and low visibility. That's where the Tethys One underwater drone comes in, as it's designed to do the job itself. -
Bee-inspired flying robot gains yaw control via angled wings
June 02, 2023Robotic versions of flying insects hold a lot of promise for numerous applications, but controlling their yaw axis while in flight has proven challenging. A new bee robot, however, addresses that problem with a clever design. -
Hover Camera X1 drone can be used without an app or a remote
May 29, 2023Perhaps you like the idea of using a drone to take selfies, but you don't want a big, expensive quadcopter. That's where ZeroZero Robotics' Hover Camera drone comes in, and the latest version – the X1 – is claimed to be easier than ever to use. -
Drone research center takes autonomous building repairs to the skies
May 24, 2023Imagine an army of flying drones focused on detecting building issues before they become serious and carrying out repairs autonomously. It sounds like science fiction, but researchers aim to explore whether it could indeed be realized at the DroneHub. -
Wind-cheating Morpho combines qualities of copters and fixed-wing drones
May 05, 2023Multicopter and fixed-wing drones use up a lot of power fighting the wind. The Morpho VTOL drone addresses this problem with morphing wings that adapt to lessen its wind resistance. In fact, they can even use the wind to the aircraft's advantage. -
DJI aims to boost creativity with triple-camera Mavic 3 Pro
April 26, 2023DJI has announced a new addition to its Mavic 3 camera drone series. The Mavic 3 Pro flies out with the world's first triple camera system, comprising a Hasselblad main and two telephoto modules. -
Inflatable drone bounces and perches instead of crashing and hovering
April 21, 2023If you've ever tried piloting a drone, you'll know that they end up running into walls, trees or whatnot … often getting damaged in the process. An experimental inflatable-body drone, however, just bounces off obstacles – plus it can grasp onto them. -
Fifish V-EVO underwater drone takes the tech to new depths
April 20, 2023Whether you call them underwater drones or just small ROVs, high-end miniature remote-control submersibles are definitely gaining popularity. One of the latest and best-outfitted is Qysea's impressive Fifish V-EVO. -
DJI's latest cinema drone flies 8K full-frame gimbal camera
April 14, 2023DJI has announced the launch of the successor to 2016's pro-grade Inspire 2 all-in-one cinema drone. The latest model comes with a full-frame gimbal camera capable of 8K video, more accurate positioning tech and improved obstacle detection. -
FLARES system gives non-VTOL drones a VTOL boost
April 11, 2023VTOL drones may be versatile, but the weight of their extra hardware results in a shorter range than that of fixed-wing-only drones. That's where the FLARES system comes in, as it lets fixed-wing drones make vertical takeoffs and landings. -
BMT Sparrow tech uses autonomous modules to steer drone-delivered goods
March 22, 2023If a drone is large and powerful enough to carry packages long distances, then that drone is likely too big and noisy to be landing in amongst trees, houses and bystanders. The BMT Sparrow system could help, by autonomously steering lowered loads.
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