You can read more details about the plans on DJI's support site, but overall it seems like a pretty smart move on DJI's part to offer new pilots some peace of mind while they're learning how to use their flying cameras. Or maybe it's just a license for them to fly more recklessly. … [Read more...] about DJI offers up damage insurance for its drones
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Drone-racing human pilot defeats AI — at least this year
A human defeated a computer-piloted drone in the Drone Racing League's first man-vs.-machine competition. But the programmers behind the AI-powered drone, Team MAVLab from the Netherlands, can take consolation in a $1 million prize for creating the fastest self-piloting aircraft this season. … [Read more...] about Drone-racing human pilot defeats AI — at least this year
Sony unveils Airpeak drone, shows off aerial footage of its road-tested Vision-S concept EV
Sony also shared a behind-the-scenes video of the drone chasing its Vision-S EV prototype during a test drive in Austria where a few noticeable features of the Airpeak can be seen, such as the quadcopter design, an array of onboard cameras and sensors, and the motorized landing gear extensions. … [Read more...] about Sony unveils Airpeak drone, shows off aerial footage of its road-tested Vision-S concept EV
Your next drone or action cam will shoot 8K video, 4K at 240fps with Ambarella’s new chip
This story is part of CES, where our editors will bring you the latest news and the hottest gadgets of the entirely virtual CES 2021. Ambarella might not be as familiar a name as Intel, AMD or Qualcomm, but one of the company's video processors is likely in some device you own. At CES 2021, for example, one of its SoCs (system-on-chip) is in Alarm.com's new touchless video doorbell. For the conference, Ambarella announced its next-gen artificial intelligence (AI) vision processor that can record 8K video at up to 60 frames per second or four 4K video streams. … [Read more...] about Your next drone or action cam will shoot 8K video, 4K at 240fps with Ambarella’s new chip
Sony Airpeak drone release date, price, rumors and leaks
DJI ban: what it means for drone fans and the future of DJISony Airpeak drone rumors, leaks and featuresSo far, Sony has kept an impressively tight grip on rumors surrounding its Airpeak project. There have been no leaks or sightings so far. But some hints in Sony's official announcement, plus its recent patents, mean we can make some informed guesses about what it might announce in March or April 2021. … [Read more...] about Sony Airpeak drone release date, price, rumors and leaks
