Category Archives: Aerial Photography

Camera Store Launches Own QuadCopter

Adorama one of the world’s largest photography, video, imaging and electronics retailers, has announced the availability of the brand new Aries Blackbird X10 , a professional, remotely controlled aerial quadcopter that captures First Person Video (FPV) from up to 1,500 feet. With its unique on-board camera, the Blackbird X10 is capable of shooting up to 1080P/30fps full HD video, as well as 16-megapixel still images in ultra-high resolution, with a flight time of up to 25 minutes per charge. Continue reading →

RPAS in Fiji

FIJI’S first ever licenced heavy duty remotely piloted aircraft operator, Skyward Industries Ltd, has been recognised by the Spatial Industries Business Association (SIBA) for its efforts to provide revolutionary technology in Fiji and the South Pacific. Continue reading →

Resource Group Gets 3 Year Unmanned Aerial Survey Contract from Network Rail

Resource Group’s Unmanned Aviation Flying Services team has been awarded a place on the national framework agreement by Network Rail for a three year contract to provide aerial infrastructure inspections and surveys. The use of remotely piloted unmanned aviation systems should help to increase inspection efficiencies and reduce the risks associated with rail engineers working at height and in busy rail environments. Continue reading →

Dutch DJI Phantom Videographer Faces €8,000 Fine

A drone artist who decided to film the Utrecht Dom tower on Tuesday could receive a fine of 8,000 Euro. According to new Dutch laws, it is illegal to fly a drone and capture video footage without special permission. Continue reading →

Never Fly Close to Airports

This video was created with the permission and supervision of the Mexico City International Airport authorities, and in close contact with the control tower and pilots. Continue reading →

Drone-on-a-Leash

Sergei Lupashin, who has created a clever little device called the Fotokite. Essentially, he put the camera drone on a leash. Continue reading →

Pro Snowboarder Creates Autonomous Camera HexoCopter

Xavier de la Rue has been a pro snowboarder since he was 17 and has been world champion seven times. Although he still boards, de Le Rue’s life has recently taken a different course, he tells the audience at the Pioneers Festival in Vienna. He is now also a filmmaker, an inventor and a tech entrepreneur. Continue reading →

Goose Attacks DJI Phantom on Golf Course

Golf-course aerial photography by QuadCopter (at least in the areas where they’re legally allowed to fly) is all the rage at the moment. These small, pilotless, radio-controlled devices can capture golf-course views you used to need a chopper to get — or couldn’t get at all. Continue reading →