Photo credit: Michael MillerAt the University of Cincinnati, a small lab is humming with the faint whir of tiny fabric wings cutting through the air. Inside, a coffee cup-sized drone, called Flapper, takes to the air, its four tiny legs a whirlwind. There are no big rotating fans chomping through the battery or onboard computer … Read more
New details on the DJI Mini 5 Pro have surfaced and they include leaked images, a promo poster and a release date. A sub-250g drone with a 1-inch sensor, LiDAR and over 50 minutes of flight time feels like DJI is pushing the limits of what’s possible in the ultralight category. Official press images give … Read more
Flying a drone means making split second decisions about where to point the camera. You’re either chasing a perfect shot or cursing yourself later for missing it. Insta360’s Antigravity A1 changes the game entirely. This is the world’s first 8K 360-degree drone, a device that captures everything around it in one go and lets you … Read more
A team from the University of Tokyo’s DRAGON Lab has created a flapping-wing drone that can land on a human hand, just like a falcon. Led by Kazuki Numazato, they designed a system that combines human gestures with flight planning. Flapping-wing drones move like birds, unlike the whirring propellers of traditional drones which can sound … Read more
At $249 shipped for Prime Members, down from $299. The DJI Mini 4K is a top pick for aerial photography newbies and pros just getting into drones. It weighs a svelte 249 grams yet still packs a 4K camera, boasting reliable flight as well as intuitive controls. The Mini 4K’s 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor shoots 4K … Read more