Tag: quadcopters

This record-breaking drone show was controlled by a single laptop

Watch this record-breaking drone show in Shenzhen, China, that used more than 10,000 quadcopters to dazzle the watching crowds.

Best cheap drones to get you up in the air

Find thrill in taking flight, buy a gift your kids will love, or kickstart your aerial photography hobby.

Watch this foldable drone get fired out of a cannon before flying away

Getting a drone off the ground is usually the most challenging part of a flight. Not so with SQUID, a quadcopter that you launch by firing it out of a cannon.

Parrot exits low-end drone market to focus on its Anafi quadcopter

Parrot is exiting the low-end drone market to focus on developing its more advanced Anafi drone for the commercial market. The company recently won a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a drone for soldiers.

The best drones under $100

Looking for a drone that won't crash through your piggy bank? Although budget drones may not have all the features of higher-end models, they can still provide a lot of fun. Here are some of the best drones under $100.

Sloshed drone pilots in Japan can now be punished with jail time

If you're flying a drone in Japan, better not be sloshed when you send your bird skyward. A new law passed this week could see drunk drone pilots sent to jail for up to a year or hit with a hefty fine.

Parrot to build small surveillance drones for U.S. soldiers on the battlefield

Quadcopters are set to play an increasing role on the battlefield after French drone maker Parrot and five other firms were selected by U.S. officials to develop compact aircraft for soldiers' reconnaissance missions.The post Parrot to build small surveillance drones for U.S. soldiers on the battlefield appeared first on Digital Trends.

Skydio’s self-flying drone now has an Apple Watch app for flight prep

Skydio's clever R1 autonomous drone now has its own Apple Watch app, making flight preparations simpler than ever. The $2,000 flying machine is now also selling at its first retail outlet — Apple Stores in North America.The post Skydio’s self-flying drone now has an Apple Watch app for flight prep appeared first on Digital Trends.

Watch this giant ‘Lego’ helicopter drone take to the skies

Adam Woodworth loves to build flying machines. His latest effort is a "Lego" helicopter created mainly from polystyrene foam, and which comes with a tiny drone attached to help get it airborne.The post Watch this giant ‘Lego’ helicopter drone take to the skies appeared first on Digital Trends.

Behold the majesty of our world with the best drone photos around

Most of today's drones come equipped with high-end cameras, which are quickly revolutionizing the world of aerial photography as we know it. Here are some of the best drone photos from around the world.The post Behold the majesty of our world with the best drone photos around appeared first on Digital Trends.

Drones are helping efforts to free whales from dangerous marine debris

Drones are being used above the waters off Hawaii to help free whales caught up in discarded ocean debris. Camera-equipped quadcopters fly over the whales, with the streamed footage providing the rescue team with vital data.The post Drones are helping efforts to free whales from dangerous marine debris appeared first on Digital Trends.

The best drones of 2018

To help you navigate the increasingly large and ever-changing landscape of consumer UAVs, here's a no-nonsense rundown of the best drones you can buy right nowThe post The best drones of 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Drones are helping efforts to free whales from dangerous marine debris

Drones are being used above the waters off Hawaii to help free whales caught up in discarded ocean debris. Camera-equipped quadcopters fly over the whales, with the streamed footage providing the rescue team with vital data.The post Drones are helping efforts to free whales from dangerous marine debris appeared first on Digital Trends.

DJI’s Mavic Pro drone has just dropped to its lowest-ever price

DJI's Mavic Pro drone is now competing with the newer Mavic Air for sales, but a deal on Amazon currently has it on offer for $769 — that's $230 off its usual price and $30 cheaper than the Mavic Air.The post DJI’s Mavic Pro drone has just dropped to its lowest-ever price appeared first on Digital Trends.

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Watch a hybrid drone break records by hovering for more than four hours

Spanish drone manufacturer Quaternium just used its amazing Hybrix.20 fuel-electric quadcopter to break drone flight records by staying aloft for four hours, 40 minutes.The post Watch a hybrid drone break records by hovering for more than four hours appeared first on Digital Trends.

Drone-owning Brits face clampdown in a bid to make its skies safer

Brit-based drone owners may have to sit safety tests and register their drones as part of efforts to improve sky safety. As in the U.S., reports of rogue drone flights — while still relatively rare — are on the rise.The post Drone-owning Brits face clampdown in a bid to make its skies safer appeared first on Digital Trends.

Drones are helping French traffic cops to catch hundreds of dangerous drivers

Cops in Bordeaux, France, are testing multi-rotor drones for catching dangerous drivers, and they've already issued hundreds of fines in just a few months. The government is set to expand the system to other parts of the country.The post Drones are helping French traffic cops to catch hundreds of dangerous drivers appeared first on Digital Trends.

Drone collision: Canadian passenger plane suffers damage after direct hit

A passenger plane collided with a drone in the skies over Quebec City in Canada in the first reported incident of its kind in the country. The plane suffered minor damage and landed safely, and no injuries were reported.The post Drone collision: Canadian passenger plane suffers damage after direct hit appeared first on Digital Trends.

Wish you could fly? Here are the best drones on the market right now

To help you navigate the increasingly large and ever-changing landscape of consumer UAVs, here's a no-nonsense rundown of the best drones you can buy right nowThe post Wish you could fly? Here are the best drones on the market right now appeared first on Digital Trends.

Drone flights banned at major U.S. landmarks from October

Shooting drone videos at famous landmarks is gradually becoming harder. The FAA on Thursday announced flight bans at a number of famous sites, among them the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and the Hoover Dam.The post Drone flights banned at major U.S. landmarks from October appeared first on Digital Trends.

Drone-owning Brits will have to register their machine and take a test

The U.K. government announced on Saturday that drone owners will soon have to add their details to a database and also take a test on air safety and privacy regulations. It's hoped the new rules will encourage more responsible flying.The post Drone-owning Brits will have to register their machine and take a test appeared first on Digital Trends.

Take to the skies with the best drones under $500

Want to get in on all this hot drone action, but don't want to spend half a paycheck to make it happen? There are actually lots of feature-packed budget options. Check out this list of the best drones under $500.The post Take to the skies with the best drones under $500 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Your drone may soon have to ID itself to officials while it’s in the sky

The FAA is could implement a system that allows officials to ID a rogue drone from a distance, while it's still in flight. The system would give offer more flexibility regarding what action to take, depending on the circumstances.The post Your drone may soon have to ID itself to officials while it’s in the sky appeared first on Digital Trends.

DJI Spark vs Yuneec Breeze: Which portable drone should you buy?

So, you want to try your hand at droning. Now that there are several options on the market for less than $500, we've decided to pit the Yuneec Breeze and DJI Spark against one another to see which is superior.The post DJI Spark vs Yuneec Breeze: Which portable drone should you buy? appeared first on Digital Trends.

Views from the top: here are 16 of the best drone photos on the web

Most modern drones come equipped with high-end cameras, which are quickly revolutionizing the world of aerial photography as we know. Here are 16 of our favorite examples from around the world.The post Views from the top: here are 16 of the best drone photos on the web appeared first on Digital Trends.

Watch: Quadcopter crash causes nasty bicycle race tumble

A cyclist competing in a race in California over the weekend took a nasty tumble when a drone crashed and hit his bike. The whole incident was caught on camera by another rider's helmet cam.The post Watch: Quadcopter crash causes nasty bicycle race tumble appeared first on Digital Trends.

Fancy a Grand Prix race in the open air? Get started by building your own DIY racing drone.

Drone racing is an exciting new hobby that combines engineering, flying, and fierce competition. Here's everything you need to know to about the burgeoning sport and first-person-view quadcopters.The post Fancy a Grand Prix race in the open air? Get started by building your own DIY racing drone. appeared first on Digital Trends.

Take to the skies with a DIY racing drone in an aerial Grand Prix

Drone racing is an exciting new hobby that combines engineering, flying, and fierce competition. Here's everything you need to know to about the burgeoning sport and first-person-view quadcopters.The post Take to the skies with a DIY racing drone in an aerial Grand Prix appeared first on Digital Trends.

U.K. drone owners are causing a multitude of complaints

Drone ownership is rising fast in the U.K. and so are complaints about their use. Data obtained from the police show that complaints have tripled in the space of a year, with an average of 10 reports a day logged in 2016.The post U.K. drone owners are causing a multitude of complaints appeared first on Digital Trends.

Someone used a $3 million Patriot missile to destroy a store-bought quadcopter

A U.S. Army general this week revealed that an ally used a $3 million Patriot missile to destroy a $200 quadcopter that it deemed a threat. It seems like it might be a good time to check out a few of the other solutions available. The post Someone used a $3 million Patriot missile to destroy a store-bought quadcopter appeared first on Digital Trends.

The best drone you can buy

To help you navigate the increasingly large and ever-changing landscape of consumer UAVs, we put together a definitive list of the best drones on the planet right now. Enjoy!The post The best drone you can buy appeared first on Digital Trends.