Drones

Drone Racing is the fastest growing sport in the world; in less than two years MultiGP Drone Racing has registered over 14,000 pilots worldwide. The emerging sport of drone racing is something that almost anyone can compete in; with over 450 volunteer run MultiGP race chapters in the United States (over 900 chapter worldwide), most people have a drone racing chapter close by. Competitors use multitrotor radio controlled aircraft (commonly called drones) to navigate a pre-designed and clearly marked race track. The drone pilots wear “VR-Style” goggles that receive the video signal transmitted from the drone. This allows the pilot to fly from the vantage point of the drone; they […] Read More

PIAGGIO GROUP REINVENTS THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION WITH INTRODUCTION OF GITA, THE FIRST OFFERING BY PIAGGIO FAST FORWARD Piaggio Fast Forward to Host Launch Event in Boston Boston, MA – January 30, 2017 – Piaggio Group, the largest European manufacturer of two-wheel motor vehicles, a leader in light mobility founded over 130 years ago, has launched Piaggio Fast Forward, a newly-established company based in the U.S. formed to pioneer the future of light mobility by fundamentally rethinking the movement of people and goods. “We have established Piaggio Fast Forward to reinvent the future of mobility and this is best accomplished with PFF as a separate entity, but with the backing and experience of the Piaggio Group,” said […] Read More

Institute of Mechanical Engineers launched new conference: Drones 2017: Accident and Investigation, 21st February 2017, London Drones 2017: Accident and Investigation will enable attendees to learn about the implementation of drone technology in emergency response services across the UK and how it can benefit post-incident investigation and data collection. With the UK thought-leaders in this field, hear from leading investigation branches about how they harness drone technology for safer investigations and hear from emergency services about how using the technology means more efficient emergency response. Insight will also be provided into the national picture of drone implementation for the UK Police service and what this could mean for your organisation. […] Read More

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 2, 2016 (Newswire.com) – NaviPack is proud to announce the release of a groundbreaking product for autonomous control of drones, robots, and other devices. The low cost, ease of use, and pure utility of the NaviPack LiDAR navigation module makes integrating control for vehicles and robots easier and cheaper than ever before. What makes NaviPack different from other LiDAR systems begins with the built-in SLAM algorithm chip. By integrating the control chip and LiDAR together, NaviPack becomes the first true plug-and-play LiDAR solution that instantly powers drones and robots with 360 degree sensing capabilities. NaviPack is also much easier to use than other similar systems on the market. Once installed […] Read More

Press Release #MultiGP11K – MultiGP Drone Racing Group Reaches 11,000 Pilot Milestone NATIONAL: The largest drone racing league in the world reached a major milestone recently. Last month MultiGP registered its 11,000th pilot, an amazing accomplishment from a racing league less than two years old. “MultiGP is proud of our programming which is designed to unite the drone racing community with events that generate competition and lasting friendships,” says Michael Gianoutsos, Chief Marketing Officer of MultiGP. With close to 400 chapters nationwide, and 800 chapters worldwide, MultiGP is not only the largest drone racing group, but one of the largest grassroots racing organizations in the world. Local MultiGP race chapters […] Read More

As we start to see drones more in our daily lives, using them safely also becomes a bigger concern. One of the most fail safe ways to prevent damage in case of drone failures is using drone parachutes. Below is our interview with Mars parachutes, who is a California based maker of drone parachutes. Robotic Magazine: We can see that various companies are lobbying for change of rules, that allows drones to fly out of sight, in order to make efficient deliveries to customers. How do parachutes fit in this in general? The new laws that are being shaped nowadays, do they involve parachutes? Mars Parachutes: We do believe Parachutes […] Read More

We have been informed about a free webinar on Drone Surveying by one of our readers, Sensefly. Please see more at: https://www.sensefly.com/drone-mapping-webinar.html Read More

Drone Industry Experts and Major Firms are set to Present at the Arizona UAS Summit & Expo The UAS Summit & Expo agenda reveals the impact of UAS to Arizona and Southwestern U.S. Scottsdale, AZ – (October 6, 2016) – UAS Magazine announced the preliminary agenda this week for the Arizona UAS Summit & Expo. Taking place November 7-9 in Scottsdale, Arizona and in collaboration with the Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation (AREDF), the agenda focuses on the current impact of unmanned aircraft systems and the future opportunities for Arizona and the greater southwestern U.S. Focused on both small and large unmanned aircraft systems, the three-day event will provide comprehensive […] Read More

Drones will inevitably change the way you do business… We all know that daily operations of numerous industries are being transformed by the use of drones. If organizations are not yet aware or prepared, they should be. This is why Zagora has put together the Commercial Applications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Conference. Indeed, the hype around drones is great, but few have addressed the commercial and industrial applications in a concrete manner… until now. We have put together THE must-attend business gathering of the year for you to meet potential organizations interested in taking commercial UAV applications to the next level. Join our speaking organizations: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), […] Read More

Art Meets Technology as PowerEgg Combines Stunning Design and Aerodynamic Innovation SAN MATEO, Calif., August 24, 2016 (Newswire.com) – PowerEgg™, the first consumer drone developed by PowerVisionTechnology Group, a worldwide leader in robotics and big data technologies, is now available for global pre-order.  With its unique egg-shaped robotic design and the industry’s first gesture recognition remote control, PowerEgg is the world’s most intuitive drone designed for both enthusiasts and first time drone owners. PowerEgg global pre-orders are now being taken at the PowerVisionOnline Store (https://store.powervision.me) with shipping scheduled in mid-October 2016.  Pre-order customers will receive aPowerEgg backpack valued at more than $200. Fly PowerEgg Right Out of the Box PowerEgg […] Read More