Sony Mobile and ZMP to Establish Joint Venture for Developing and Providing Enterprise Solutions that Utilize Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Sony who will own 50.005% & ZMP who will own 49.995% are expected to jointly found ‘Aerosense Inc’ in early auguest 2015, with Sony’s camera, sensing, telecommunications network & with its advanced robotics technologies will be leveraged with ZMP’s automated driving & robotics technologies. Sony is not going to sell drones directly but will lease them to…
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Innovative new Start-up NoFlyZoneUK working to advance the Commercial UAV Industry
With increased usage of UAVs taking place over the course of the last 12 months concerns over privacy, safety and airspace access have come to the forefront of industry debates. Regulatory processes are continuing to evolve in the face of this expanding industry to ensure that such concerns are all addressed correctly. However the challenge is effectively tackling these issues without hindering the UAV industry and the vast benefits it can bring. In light of…
Read MoreGoPro aim to release their own consumer drone before July 2016
Gopro founder Nick Woodman has confirmed it will release their ultimate camera accessory CEO and founder of Gopro made the announcement at the Code Conference in California where he confirmed he aims to have a drone ready within the first half of 2016, he also unveiled a new mount which takes a step into capturing virtual reality footage holding multiple cameras. Nick Woodman commented “Quadcopters have a special place for us at GoPro because…
Read MoreLily, the water proof drone that tracks you
Since extreme sports enthusiasts discovered the wearable camera, a natural aerial photography evolution has risen and continues to innovate Meet Lily! a drone that not only follows you through a wearable tracking device, but is fully water proof and floats, so will be appealling to water sport enthusiasts too! The device follows its user at a safe distance avoiding the risk of accidents and will land safely before the battery runs down, it will also…
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Game of Thrones banishes the game of spy drones
A strict no fly zone has been implemented over the set of the epic series Game of Thrones following an array of unlicensed drones being spotted. The production company behind the HBO fantasy series has issued a strict ban on spy craft flying above the principal filming location in Northern Ireland. With drones now becoming cheaper and more widely available they are being used in combination with Gopro cameras, while in general drones are being…
Read MoreNYC Drone Festival: The Winning Films
Last weekend shone a positive light on the drone industry by showcasing cinematography shot with drones The winners were announced on March 7th at Directors Guild of America Theater, the New York Drone Festival is the first of its kind in a new dawn of drone publicity for all the right reasons, Awards were presented to the short film makers in eight categories,an additional award was dished which was voted entirely by the audience. Atleast 50%…
Read MoreNBC’s Amazing Drone Video Above the Majestic, Frozen Niagara Falls
The ice encasing the Niagara Falls, which has drawn in visitors from all over, isn’t expected to melt entirely until May. Drone footage captures this rare and beautiful occurrence
Read MoreNBC News headline sponsor at New York City Drone Film Festival
NBC News has signed to be the headline sponsor of the first NYC Drone Film Festival, and event to celebrate UAV cinematography On March 7th at Directors Guild of America Theater in New York industry professionals will see a selection of feature films five minutes or less that were all shot using drones. Randy Scott Slavin who is the festival founder has said he would like to change the perception of drones, he went on to…
Read MoreNo one to hold the camera? Not a problem with HEXO+
HEXO+ The Autonomous Drone that tracks you HEXO+ is a flying camera that follows and films you autonomously. Just attach your GoPro to your drone, set your framing in our app and you’re good to go! This package includes : • HEXO+ drone, • 3D gimbal with GoPro Mount • HEXO+ App “The Director’s Toolkit” Using your smartphone the Hexo+ autonomously tracks you ensuring you remain in shot, whether you snowboarding or running you can…
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