In many ways we are living in the future that science fiction has teased for years: An era of self-driving cars, planned space tourism, touch-based pocket computers (which we call smartphones) and flying cameras — better known as drones. And like smartphones, it has taken only a few years for drones to drop from “extremely pricey niche device” to “expensive …
My Guest Appearance on Mingis on Tech
In this “cars n’ copters” edition of Mingis on Tech, Executive News Editor Ken Mingis sits down to talk drones with Contributing Writer Michael deAgonia and Detroit with Senior Writer Lucas Mearian. Drones are hot, hot, hot right now — witness the more than 181,000 units that have been registered with the FAA. Computerworld‘s resident drone reviewerdeAgonia explains why, covering the finer points …
Winging It With Two Camera Drones (Video)
As drones gain popularity, drone makers are looking to distinguish their devices from each other by adding features aimed at specific customers. Every generation of drones has become increasingly easier to fly, and offers more high-end features such as ultra high definition video and autonomous flight modes at lower prices. With modern drones, the technology needed to capture great photos …
Flying the Phantom 3: Follow Me flight mode
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Video Hands On: Flying two DJI Phantom drones
Aerial video and photography is growing ever more popular as UAVs — Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, better known as “drones” — become easier to control and fly. These days, drone come in all shapes, sizes, and configurations, with most designs falling under the quad-copter format. Read (and watch!) my take here…