Thanks to new research from MIT and ETH Zurich, it may soon be possible for camera drones to autonomously follow along with an actor, keeping their face framed "just right" the whole time – while also avoiding hitting any obstacles.
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The Vitus is a super-portable, folding quadcopter. Its blades also fold in half for super-quick setup and teardown. It sports a 4K, gimbal-stabilized camera, dual GPS flight stabilization and a miniature controller with arms that fold out to hold your phone as a screen.
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DJI is replacing its Phantom 4 camera drone with the Phantom 4 Advanced, which packs a number of spec upgrades and features found on the Phantom 4 Pro for less cash than its predecessor. It will be available as the Phantom 4 Advanced+, which sports a 5.5-in display integrated into the controller.
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For Chinese firm GDU, standing out from all the other consumer drones means attempting to win over amateur cinematographers with a modular aircraft boasting a swappable gimbal system. We've been busy flying one around Northern Patagonia, and here's what we make of it.
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When it comes to consumer drones, a lot of people simply want something that lets them take high-angle selfies. If you're one of those people, then you might like the Selfly. It's a camera-equipped flat-bodied drone that attaches to a smartphone case when not in use.
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Back in November, drone cinematography platform SkyPixel announced the shortlist of finalists for its annual photo contest, a set of images that continued to push the boundaries of this high-flying art form. Now the judges have had their say and the winners are in.
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From follow-me offerings to high-end professional drones with specially designed screens, there are a huge number of different takes on how to keep your drone in the sky. The latest comes from XDynamics, which has created the world's first dual-screen controller for its Evolve camera drone.
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Such is the captivating nature of drone photography that online communities have quickly formed around this emerging, high-flying art form. Dronestagram is one example, whose turn it is now to showcase its finest images from the year.
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SkyPixel, a community for aerial photographers and videographers, aims to celebrate the best drone photography with its photo contest. From winding roads to barren winter forests, the 2016 SkyPixel Photo Contest showcases just what can be achieved with a drone and keen eye.
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DJI's Inspire One was kind of like a Phantom drone for pilots with a bit of extra cash. But the Inspire 2 is a whole new ball game, with a distinct focus on industrial grade professional cinematography. And DJI has commissioned a short film, shot using only the Inspire 2, to prove the point.
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