Author: michaelcurta
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Drone accident on Netflix set leaves actor with severe facial injuries
Leading Taiwanese actor Kai Ko has been seriously injured after being struck by a camera drone on the set of a new Netflix series. The actor’s manager reports that the accident has led to the star requiring some 20 to 30 stitches on his face.
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Teal drones to be equipped with Immervision sensors for low-light data collection missions
Designer and manufacturer of security and defense drones, Teal, says it has signed an agreement to use sensors produced by Canadian optical products specialist Immervision to provide its UAVs with low-light vision capabilities for aerial data collection operations.
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Percepto Drones Earn ‘Unprecedented’ FAA High Altitude BVLOS Approval
Ground-breaking autonomous drone systems developer Percepto says it has attained another unprecedented Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) authorization, this time for its nested UAVs to be used at a solar power plant in Texas to perform highly automated inspections at high altitudes.
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Benefits of Drone Technology in Media and Communication
Drone technology is transforming the media and communication industry very quickly. Any media station keen to embrace state-of-the-art technology in their operations has either invested in top-notch drones or is in the process of doing so. While drones have positively impacted many different industries, their influence is even more powerful in the media industry.
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Don’t Fly Over People Until You Watch This Video!
Did you know that you can now fly over people with your drone? But not so fast! It’s not a free-for-all. Before you head out, make sure you understand what you can and can’t do. We put this video together to explain EVERYTHING you need to know before attempting to flying over people. Blog post:…
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This NYE Fireworks Drone Show Just Broke Two World Records
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed 2023 in style with a record-breaking drone show. A dazzling 12-minute display of over 670 drones, covering 4.7 km of beachfront and reaching a height of 1,100 meters, smashed two Guinness World Records titles as Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of the UAE, ushered in the New Year.
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DJI Mini 3 Pro Waypoints (Explained for Beginners)
DJI took the drone world by storm by releasing a mini drone with features that you find in more expensive consumer drones. These included 4K at 60fps resolution, obstacle avoidance, Follow Me mode, an extended range, and up to 30 minutes of flight time. But even with all these features, drone users still want more.…
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This DJI Firmware Will RUIN Your Day | FORCED Remote ID
BE WARNED! The next wave of DJI firmware is utter BS. Our hands are being forced to comply to regulations that aren’t even in place yet. If you disagree with this BS, share this video and use #DJINOCOMPLY to show your solidarity.
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What’s DJI Going to Release First in 2023? These Two Products
It has been another jam-packed year for DJI with lots of product releases spread across its consumer and enterprise lines. But what will be the first product that DJI unveils in 2023? Well, if the company’s recent paperwork with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is any indication, DJI could release not one but two new…