Underwater photography is an incredibly exciting genre, but it's also one that can be incredibly expensive. Buying waterproof housing for cameras can set you back hundreds, and sometimes thousands of dollars.
As you can imagine the cost rules out this type of photography for many, but the guys at Chasing are looking to change that with their new underwater drone called Dory. Join us after the break to find out more about the Chasing Dory drone. . thephoblographer.com
A new underwater quadcopter drone system developed by SpearUAV can launch from a submarine deep below the surface and deploy to the skies up to 24 hours later. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-06-10 19:54
In the previous articles in this series, I elaborated about the advantages of the drone, specifically that the drone offers more compositional opportunities, is cheap to run, portable, available anywhere and able to hover in place. dpreview.com »
2019-10-06 16:00
In the previous article in this series, I elaborated on the compositional advantages of the drone compared to land-based shooting. I claimed that the drone offers infinitely more compositional opportunities, which results from the fact that the photographer isn't bound to the ground. dpreview.com »
2019-09-29 15:00
On the first day of the annual InterDrone conference in Las Vegas, Yuneec has introduced its latest quadcopter. Aimed specifically at consumers, the Mantis G was created for those wanting to enhance their social media profiles with HD (high-definition) and 4K aerial video or imagery captured from a unique perspective. dpreview.com »
2019-09-04 16:43
Since drones entered mainstream consciousness, people have gotten creative with developing new ideas for how they can be used. Drones can deliver food and other small items. They can even bake cakes or play instruments when configured properly. dpreview.com »
2019-08-08 23:07
If you’re a recreational drone user in the United States, there’s cause to celebrate. Yesterday, the FAA announced that they have expanded their LAANC system to include recreational drone pilots, allowing users to get “near-real time” approval to fly in controlled airspace, as long as you stay below 400ft. The LAANC system (which is short […] petapixel.com »
2019-07-24 19:57
Drone company Parrot has announced Anafi Thermal, an updated version of the Anafi folding quadcopter it launched last year. The new Parrot Anafi Thermal features a 4K HDR camera with a 21MP Sony sensor alongside a FLIR Lepton thermal sensor, enabling operators to capture both RGB and thermal images. dpreview.com »
2019-04-15 20:50
Photo by Kara Murphy Just a few weeks ago, a drone crashed through a window on the 27th floor of a building in Chicago. Last year, a tourist was apprehended for flying in downtown Manhattan, in the heart of New York City, where UAV operations are strictly prohibited. dpreview.com »
2019-03-16 16:00
Drone maker DJI has been approved by the The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to authorize drone flights in controlled airspace around airports as part of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) program. dpreview.com »
2018-10-03 18:30
DJI now has the US government’s permission to authorize drone flights in controlled airspace near airports. The FAA has approved DJI as part of its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) program. petapixel.com »
2018-10-02 18:52
If you’re an aerial photographer who’s frustrated with the maximum flight times of the latest drones, you might want to keep an eye on the startup company Impossible Aerospace. It has developed a drone called the US-1 that can fly a whopping two hours on a single charge. That maximum flight time is roughly five […] petapixel.com »
2018-09-11 17:49
DJI has launched a security solution that enables law enforcement and other 'authorized parties' such as aerospace agencies to receive identifying information and location data from DJI drones being operated nearby. dpreview.com »
2017-10-16 19:47
So, you're ready to buy your first drone. Great! But what to get? In this article, we'll discuss criteria to consider when buying a drone so that you can find the model that's right for you. dpreview.com »
2017-08-22 16:00
Video effects specialist Robert McIntosh wanted a tiny but powerful camera drone, so he built himself the world’s smallest high-definition drone. It’s a drone that can squeeze through the smallest of spaces, as you can see in the unusual 2-minute video above. petapixel.com »
2017-05-26 17:27
DJI has unveiled its smallest and most affordable drone to date. The Spark is priced at just $499 and is roughly the same size (without the non-foldable arms) and weight as a can of soda! Spark is DJI's smallest ever drone! With a flight time of 16 minutes per charge, the quadcopter has a top speed of 50 km/h and a transmission distance of up to 2 kilometres. digitalrev.com »
2017-05-24 03:00
Despite camera drones becoming more and more intelligent, high-quality aerial tracking shots normally still require a large degree of human input. A research project at the MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) is aiming to change that. dpreview.com »
2017-05-22 21:41
If you're looking for a drone that can fly in nasty weather and see in the dark, then Canon has something for you. The PD6E2000-AW-CJ1 is an industrial drone with a Canon ME20F-SH all-purpose camera designed to help in disaster relief, thanks to its ability to shoot at ISO 4 million and generally see in the dark. dpreview.com »
2017-04-06 03:29