Baby Penguins Jump Off 50-Foot Cliff in First-of-Its-Kind Drone Footage

Drone footage has captured the astonishing moment hundreds of emperor penguin chicks jump off a 50-foot cliff in Antarctica for the first time. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-17 13:58

DJI Announces New Avata 2 FPV Drone and Goggles 3

DJi announced the new Avat 2 FPV drone you can now get in Stock already(!) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUk. Presentation at Explora. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-4-12 15:51

Drone Captures First Images From Inside Fukushima’s Nuclear Power Plant

A drone assisted by a snake-like robot has captured the first images from inside the Fukushima nuclear power plant since its meltdown disaster 13 years ago. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-11 18:56

A Photographer Flew His Drone into North Korea

A photographer flew his drone into North Korea and captured fascinating images of the secretive country.

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2024-4-4 12:54

Behind the photo: Capturing Tambora, an ancient volcano

Today, I'd like to tell you a nice story about mistakes, drone crashes, coincidences and one very cool shoot in which I took a panorama of Tambora Volcano in Indonesia. Recent Videos Tambora is a volcano on the island of Sumbawa. dpreview.com »

2024-4-2 16:00

Behind the shot: Tambora Sandwich

Today, I'd like to tell you a nice story about mistakes, drone crashes, coincidences and one very cool shoot in which I took a panorama of Tambora Volcano in Indonesia. Recent Videos Tambora is a volcano on the island of Sumbawa. dpreview.com »

2024-3-31 16:00

DJI’s Automatic ‘Drone in a Box’ Flies and Photographs for 6 Months

DJI announced the Dock 2, a "drone in a box" system that features a specially designed Matrice 3D or 3TD drone that can fly automatic missions for up to six months once in position. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-26 15:59

Drone Photographer Looks for Seals and Ends Up Saving Capsized Kayaker

A quiet outing with his dogs and drone turned into a rescue mission for one life-saving photographer.

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2024-3-21 23:38

Painterly Winter Scene Named Best Drone Photo in SkyPixel Contest

In partnership with popular drone maker DJI, SkyPixel has announced the winners of its ninth annual Photo and Video Contest. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-19 07:00

The Hydrus Underwater Drone Wants to Be the DJI of the Sea

Underwater drones are still in their infancy. While filmmakers are already using them to create magnificent art, underwater drones haven't approached ubiquity for consumers and enthusiasts. petapixel.com »

2024-3-15 20:58

Drone Footage Reveals How World’s Fastest Fish Changes Color as it Hunts

Groundbreaking drone footage has revealed how the world's fastest fish spectacularly changes color right before it kills.

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2024-2-29 16:43

Can The World’s Fastest Camera Drone Match F1 Champion Max Verstappen?

A specialist team created the "world's fastest" first-person-view (FPV) camera drone and then attempted to keep up with Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen as he tested his new Red Bull RB20 around the Silverstone circuit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-28 20:01

Man Who Stopped AFC Championship with Illegal Drone Charged by FBI

The FBI has charged a 44-year-old Pennsylvania man with two felonies after the man allegedly flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, during the AFC Championship Game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs on January 28. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-7 23:22

Photographer Attaches Help Note to His Drone After Getting Stuck in the Snow

A photographer stuck in the snow ingeniously attached a note to his drone and sent it to a nearby residence for help.

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2024-2-3 22:00

Snap Recalls Failed Pixy Drone Due to Risk its Battery May Ignite

Snap launched its miniature Pixy drone in 2022, though it ended production just four months later. Now, the company is recalling all of the drones it sold due to fire hazards from the batteries. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-2 23:13

Drone Photographer Captures ‘First-Ever’ Footage of Newborn Great White Shark

A drone photographer may have captured the first-ever footage of a newborn great white shark off the coast of Southern California. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-30 14:05

An Underwater Drone Might Have Captured an Image of Amelia Earhart’s Plane

A commercial real estate investor who sold his properties to fund a mission to find out what happened to Amelia Earhart believes he may have a picture of the aviator's plane. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-29 16:57

After 3 Years, NASA’s Mars Camera Drone Has Made Its Final Flight

After greatly exceeding expectations and making dozens more trips into the Martian sky than planned, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter drone has made its final flight. Rest now, king. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-26 21:02

Leading Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Enters the U.S. Market

ACSL, a leading Japanese drone maker, is entering the United States market with its compact Soten drone.

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2024-1-25 22:55

Mesmerizing Drone Footage Shows Humpback Whales Create Spiral to Hunt

Drone footage captured of two humpback whales shows how they formed an enthralling spiral of bubbles to capture fish in Antarctica. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-11 16:26

6 Tips for Pushing Your Drone to Go the Distance (and Make It Back Again)

A few months ago I headed to Iceland to check out some of the beautiful scenery the country has to offer, which, as many of you who have visited or are following Icelandic photographers on social media will attest to, is a considerable amount. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-10 20:58

Photographer Shares His Best Shark Drone Clips of 2023

A photographer and filmmaker has shared his favorite shark clips of the year taken on a drone off the coast of California.

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2024-1-4 20:56

YouTuber’s Drone Discovers Human Remains Belonging to Missing Person

A YouTuber has discovered the remains of a missing veteran after a long search that saw him employ drones and sonar technology. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-27 17:08

Record-Breaking Christmas Drone Show Recreates ‘The Nutcracker’

Sky Elements, a drone show company, brought record-breaking holiday cheer to Texas on December 21 with its latest show. According to its website, the show featured 1,499 drones to recreate the classic Nutcracker ballet. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-27 22:32

Qysea’s New Underwater Drone Looks Dope, But It Deserves a Better Camera

Qysea, one of the only robotics companies pushing the envelope for underwater drones, has a new modular, AI-equipped, underwater robot that gets almost everything right. petapixel.com »

2023-12-9 20:46

How to Get an FAA Part 107 License to Fly a Drone Commercially

Drones are awesome. Much more than just being fun novelties you might see buzzing around your neighbor’s backyard piloted by a young child, they are amazing creative tools that allow for camera shots that you simply cannot get in any other way, and are used in everything from music videos to live sports to the biggest blockbuster films. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-22 21:26

DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone with RC Remote Controller $727 (Reg $909)

You can save on the DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone with RC Remote Controller with an in-cart coupon from Adorama, bringing the price down to $727 (Reg $909). DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone with RC Remote Controller $727 (Reg $909) Go to discussion. canonrumors.com »

2023-11-21 11:52

Drone Captures Moment Humpback Whale is Freed From 300lb Crab Pot

Dramatic drone footage reveals the moment that a young humpback whale was freed after it was discovered hog-tied to a 300lb crab pot. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-7 17:52

Eagle Snatches Photographer’s Drone Mid-Flight

A photographer got a surprise when his drone was suddenly stolen mid-flight -- by none other than an eagle.

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2023-10-24 17:43

Drone Photographer Was Hired by a Township to Spy on a Civilian

Michigan Supreme Court has heard a remarkable case in which a man has complained that his Fourth Amendment rights were violated after the township he lives in hired a drone photographer to spy on his property. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-21 19:05

Drone Photographer Captures the ‘Loneliness’ of the Icelandic Highlands

There is perhaps no other place in the world that is like the Icelandic Highlands: It is remote, hostile, and lonely.

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2023-10-7 18:21

Great White Shark Chases Drone’s Shadow the Way Cats Chase Lasers

A photographer has demonstrated how great white sharks will chase his drone's shadow in much the same way a cat will chase a laser pointer. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-4 16:59

Skydio’s New X10 Drone Looks Amazing, But You Can’t Buy It

Drone manufacturer Skydio has announced the X10, a drone that features "the best sensors ever" in a compact drone, resists rain, and can fly in very low light. It has all the features that would make it stand up to DJI, but Skydio won't sell it to you. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-21 00:02

Drone Photographer Discovers Mystery Driftwood Shack Perched on Cliff

A drone photographer discovered an elaborate shack made out of driftwood perched on a rocky cliff above the Pacific Ocean in California that is believed to be inhabited by a hermit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-19 16:02

DJI Air 3 Review: Are Two Cameras Better Than One?

DJI’s Mini series skirts many regulations around drone flight — but there are a lot of limitations to flying a lightweight drone, including lower wind resistance. The DJI Air 3 decreases the portability yet increases the reliability. thephoblographer.com »

2023-9-18 07:00

Why Drone ND Filters are Especially Important for Aerial Photos and Videos

The ability to capture stunning aerial footage has been made possible by drones, which have gained popularity over the past decade. I remember flying some of the earliest commercial drones and the emphasis was on the flight time and features but not image quality. petapixel.com »

2023-9-18 17:30

The Amazing Aerial Photos From the Drone Photo Awards 2023

The Siena Awards has revealed the winners of its Drone Photo Awards 2023. Israeli photographer Or Adar won this year's edition of the prestigious drone photography contest. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-22 22:38

DJI Inspire 3 Review: A True, Pro Level Drone… For a Price

The DJI Inspire 3 is a drone that I had actually given up hope on ever seeing. The Inspire 2 was released way back in 2016 (the hot camera that year was the Nikon D500, to give you some perspective), and progress with UAVs has been incredibly rapid since then. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-1 16:59

Photographer Puts Super 8 Camera on FPV Drone, Magic Results

Photographer Jason De Freitas has combined his passions for flight and film by mounting a 1960s Super 8 motion picture camera onto a modern first-person view (FPV) drone, and the resulting footage (seen in the 3-minute video above) is magical. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-9 21:51

Drone Pilot Captures Huge Avalanche Up Close in Canada

An FPV drone pilot captured cinematic footage of an enormous avalanche in British Columbia on Vancouver Island.

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2023-5-6 17:24

Drone Camera at NBA Game is Lambasted by Basketball Fans

TNT used a drone during an NBA game last night between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, prompting an angry reaction from basketball fans. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-5 20:24

The Fifish V-Evo is the First All-in-One Underwater Drone to Shoot 4K 60FPS

QYSEA has announced the Fifish V-Evo underwater drone. Claimed to be the first all-in-one system to feature a 4K 60 FPS camera with 360-degree omnidirectional movement, the V-Evo can navigate below the waves for up to four hours. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-21 18:46

Photographer Uses Drone to Capture Unique, Beautiful Images of Ballet

Award-winning fine art photographer Brad Walls collaborated with the English National Ballet for a unique photography project showcasing professional ballet dancers from the air. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-20 00:03

Press text: New Products to Utilize Professional-Use Drone Airpeak S1 for Industrial Purposes

Press text: New Products to Utilize Professional-Use Drone Airpeak S1 for Industrial Purposes Accurate flight and high-precision capturing contribute to safe and efficient drone operations Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) will release new products that can utilize the professional-use drone Airpeak S1 for industrial purposes. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-4-18 08:36

Sony’s Airpeak Drone Gets a Lighter Gimbal, Better Nav, and Bigger Battery

Sony has announced three new accessories for the Sony AirPeak drone: a lighter gimbal, a Real Time Kinematic (RTK) kit that improves its navigation and flight precision, and a new enhanced better for longer flight times. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-18 06:59

DJI Appears Poised to Announce the Inspire 3 Drone

DJI appears to be gearing up to announce the third iteration of the Inspire drone platform. One of the most popular professional drones on the market, DJI hasn't refreshed the line in nearly seven years. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-7 18:20

Netflix Sued for Unauthorized, Privacy Invading Drone Shot it Used in an Ad

A family is suing Netflix for using images of their house that were allegedly taken by a drone in an advertisement for a reality television show. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-28 20:21

The Boxfish Luna is a Pro-Level Underwater 8K Cinema Drone

Underwater drones aren't new, but ones equipped with the tools required for professional cinema use are quite uncommon. That's what makes the Boxfish Luna so exciting, as it offers professional-level filmmaking control housed in a high-end ROV. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-25 22:38

Declassified Footage of a Russian Jet Crashing into an American Drone

The U.S. military has declassified footage showing the moment a Russian fighter jet collides mid-air into one of its drones. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-17 19:04

Drone Camera Captures Huge Whale with Rare Case of Severe Scoliosis

Drone camera footage captured an enormous fin whale with a deformed spine suffering from a rare case of "severe scoliosis." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-14 17:05