The Yuneec Typhoon H hexacopter with 4K camera and 3-axis gimbal with 360-degree pan is now available for pre-order. [Read more…]
Deal: 3DR Solo Drone w/ Gimbal for $999
B&H has the 3DR Solo drone with 3-axis gimbal for GoPro cameras for $999 (reg. $1399). Check it out here at B&H Photo.
FAA Declares Super Bowl 50 a “No Drone Zone”
The FAA has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) that prohibits drone operation within a 32-mile radius of the stadium in Santa Clara, California. The TFR takes effect at 2PM and lasts until 11:59PM Sunday, February 7. [Read more…]
3DR Solo with GoPro Gimbal for $1199 & Free $200 Gift Card
B&H has the 3DR Solo quadcopter for $1199 (reg. $1399) right now and includes a free $200 gift card. Check it out while it lasts here at B&H Photo.
Yuneec Drones Get Big Price Drops
It looks like Yuneec’s quadcopters have taken a significant price drop in addition to the recent drops we saw on DJI Phantom 3 drone prices.
The Yuneec Q500 4K Typhoon is now $999.99 (was $1299.99) and comes complete with the SteadyGrip handheld gimbal and aluminum carry case.
The Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon 1080/60p model is now $699.99 (was $1099.99). It also ships with the SteadyGrip handheld gimbal and aluminum case.
The Yuneec Typhoon G with the GoPro Gimbal is down to $499.99 (was $899.99).
I’m not sure if these are permanent or will expire soon. I’m a big fan of the Yuneec drones because of the added value you get with the full kit over what DJI offers. I’ve had a Q500 4K on deck for review for a while now and really have nothing but praise for it. I’ll get around to that review soon hopefully, but in the mean time, these are some solid deals on great drones.
Yuneec Unveils Typhoon H Drone with 6 Rotors
Yuneec remains below the radar for many; however, the company continues to be on the forefront of many tech advances in the drone industry. The new Yuneec Typhoon H steps up from the quadcopter form we’ve seen from other drones in its size and price range and provides a hexacopter design (i.e., six rotors) with some rather high-end features. [Read more…]
Deal: 3DR Solo w/ GoPro Gimbal for $1199 and Free $200 Gift Card
B&H has the 3DR Solo drone with gimbal for the GoPro HERO3+ and HERO4 for $1199.95 (reg. $1399.95) and includes a free $200 gift card. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Drone Crashes on Live TV Inches from Skier at World Cup
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This crazy video from the World Cup in Italy shows a rather large drone crashing just behind a skier as he raced down the course. The drone is said to have been shooting video for the TV program and lost connection with the operator.
What an incredible close miss on this crash!
Yuneec Launches Typhoon ActionCam featuring Handheld Gimbal & 4K Camera
Yuneec’s Typhoon quadcopters are sold with a camera and gimbal attached to the drone; however, a handle is also included in the kits for removing the camera and gimbal from the drone and operating it handheld.
Now, you can get a dedicated handheld unit on its own in the Typhoon ActionCam and it delivers direct competition to the new DJI Osmo. [Read more…]
US Government to Require Drone Registration
Not a week goes by without some kind of drone incident popping in our news feeds. Stories about drones interfering with commercial flights and even police and firefighting aircraft are becoming far too common.
And now we can’t have nice things… [Read more…]