Category: Drones

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Rise of the (Personal) Drones — A Look at the Hover Camera Passport Drone

In the future, our own personal drones will follow us around to take photos of us like our own personal flying paparazzi. It’s not too hard to see that this is where things are going. Here’s the thing: like so many other things, the future is happening a lot sooner than most people think. It’s operating on its own timetable and has been since 2007. … Continue reading Rise of the (Personal) Drones — A Look at the Hover Camera Passport Drone

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Drones Shuts Down Aircraft Firefighting Operations

Forest fires in California are serious business —  between the expected heat coming in the summer, the dry winters and the drought, the state is expected to be in for a long, hot season of smoke and flames. One of the first large fires of the season is taking place outside of Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing evacuations and threatening thousands of structures. … Continue reading Drones Shuts Down Aircraft Firefighting Operations

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GoPro to Introduce 320 Degree, 6 Camera “Sphere” and Drone

If you’re someone who doesn’t surf, BASE jump or engage in some kind of activity that makes your insurance agent wince, you probably don’t have much use for a GoPro. Nice to have, but like that treadmill you’re using to dry your towels, you probably won’t use it much. Or ever. Or, will you? GoPro is working on new accessories to its product line. First … Continue reading GoPro to Introduce 320 Degree, 6 Camera “Sphere” and Drone

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Amazon is Leading the Way to Our Drone Overlords

Though it was initially met with curious skepticism at the end of 2013, Amazon Prime Air is going to take to the skies with the blessing of the Federal Aviation Administration. That’s right — your dream of getting a small, fairly light package in less time than it takes to get pizza delivered is about to come true (though Domino’s is trying to make that happen, … Continue reading Amazon is Leading the Way to Our Drone Overlords

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Drones Warned Not to Mess with Texas during Austin’s SXSW

Austin’s SXSW festival is all about what’s new in music, culture and technology — but organizers are making the event a no-fly zone for drones. “Believe me, in the state of Texas folks don’t like drones,” Austin police chief Art Acevedo said. Safety concerns about the devices operating in congested radio frequencies spurred the decision. The Austin police will be on the lookout for the … Continue reading Drones Warned Not to Mess with Texas during Austin’s SXSW

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