3D Robotics has unveiled its previously teased quadcopter, Solo, here at NAB 2015. The company is referring to it as a smart drone and the demo videos it has released thus far lead some credence to that claim. [Read more…]
How to Document a DJI Phantom Malfunction and Crash for Warranty Claims
It is no secret that some users experience DJI Phantom flyaways, which in many cases is no apparent fault of the operator. Many Photography Bay forum users have recounted similar circumstances where that resulted in a lost or crashed Phantom as a result of a flyaway. [Read more…]
PolarPro Launches New GoPro Filter Pack for Use on Drones
PolarPro has announced a new 3-pack of filters – a polarizer, a two-stop ND and a three-stop ND filter – specifically designed for attaching to a GoPro that’s mounted on a drone. [Read more…]
FAA Officially Proposes New Drone Regulations
Last week, the FAA published its proposal for new drone regulations that would cover commercial use of drones for photographers, cinematographers and other commercial uses.
The basics of the proposed regulations points to a handful of key restrictions noted below. [Read more…]
FAA v. Pirker Drone Photography Case Settles for $1,100
In October 2011, the FAA fined Raphael Pirker $10,000 for flying a radio controlled Ritewing Zephyr glider (pictured above) and shooting footage for commercial use at the University of Virginia. That case has finally settled. [Read more…]
FAA Tells Police How to Handle Illegal Drone Encounters
While the drone market continues to expand, the legality of operating them continues to be more up in the air than ever before. Earlier this month, the FAA released a new directive to local law enforcement agencies on how to handle encounters with drone operators.
While I am a lawyer, I am not your lawyer and this is an editorial commentary on newsworthy issues rather than legal advice. Unless you’re paying a lawyer, you aren’t really getting legal advice, and what you are getting on websites, blogs and forums is worth just what you paid for it. If you are busted by the FAA for violating its regulations, get an aviation lawyer who knows their way around the administrative process. Do not solicit legal advice online. That free advice will be the most expensive you ever take. [Read more…]
Massive Drone Roundup from CES 2015
Every year at CES, something sticks out as just an over-the-top technology that seemingly everyone is pushing. A few years back, it was 3D TV. Last year, it was 4K TV and wearables. At CES 2015, there is a good case to be made that the drone is the thing.
Every corner I turned on the show floor, it seemed like I cam across a new drone from a new company. There are so many drone companies with new drones that CES even set aside an Unmanned Systems section on the massive show floor.
I’ll look more closely at a few of the drones in upcoming posts here at Photography Bay. For now though, this roundup should give you an idea of just how crazy the drone market is about to be.
What follows is every drone I could find at CES. Unfortunately, there are so many tucked away in various corners of the show that I have surely missed some. [Read more…]
DJI Inspire 1 Mount is a Handheld 4K Camera Gimbal
At a pre-CES press event tonight, DJI unveiled its new Inspire 1 Mount, which is a handheld grip for the 4K camera and gimbal that are part of the DJI Inspire 1 quadcopter. [Read more…]
Aries Blackbird X10 Camera Quadcopter Unveiled by Adorama
Adorama has announced its own line of quadcopters under the Aries brand. The first of the new line is the Blackbird X10, which retails for $799 as an all-inclusive, ready-to-fly drone and camera package. [Read more…]
DJI Unveils Inspire 1 Quadcopter with 4K Camera
DJI has announced its new Inspire 1 quadcopter that is equipped with a 4K camera on an integrated 3-axis gimbal. [Read more…]
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