The weekend before Warner Bros. studios planned to make television history, the weather was not cooperating. In normally sunny California, there had been days of rain. Luckily, mother nature played ball. On December 15, 2014 the production team of “The Mentalist” was able to fly a drone on set for the first time in Motion Picture Association history. Continue reading
Category Archives: Aerial Photography
DJI Inspire Auto-Takeoff Fail
The DJI Inspire 1 features auto-takeoff and landing, allowing you to start and stop your flights with a simple tap of your controls. The feature recently didn’t work out so well for Mark Taylor of Scottsdale, Arizona, as the video above shows. Continue reading
UK Police Arrest Licensed Drone Operator Mid-Flight
A fully-licensed UK drone operator has just been arrested and held for flying his drone near London Gatwick airport, but within the Civil Aviation Authority rules. Continue reading
UAS Films Sydney’s New Year Fireworks Broadcast Worldwide
In what is believed to be a world first, the Sydney NYE fireworks will be broadcast to the world thanks to a specially-built drone.
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Camera Store Launches Own QuadCopter
Adorama one of the world’s largest photography, video, imaging and electronics retailers, has announced the availability of the brand new Aries Blackbird X10 , a professional, remotely controlled aerial quadcopter that captures First Person Video (FPV) from up to 1,500 feet. With its unique on-board camera, the Blackbird X10 is capable of shooting up to 1080P/30fps full HD video, as well as 16-megapixel still images in ultra-high resolution, with a flight time of up to 25 minutes per charge. Continue reading
RPAS in Fiji
FIJI’S first ever licenced heavy duty remotely piloted aircraft operator, Skyward Industries Ltd, has been recognised by the Spatial Industries Business Association (SIBA) for its efforts to provide revolutionary technology in Fiji and the South Pacific. Continue reading
Resource Group Gets 3 Year Unmanned Aerial Survey Contract from Network Rail
Resource Group’s Unmanned Aviation Flying Services team has been awarded a place on the national framework agreement by Network Rail for a three year contract to provide aerial infrastructure inspections and surveys. The use of remotely piloted unmanned aviation systems should help to increase inspection efficiencies and reduce the risks associated with rail engineers working at height and in busy rail environments. Continue reading
Dutch DJI Phantom Videographer Faces €8,000 Fine
A drone artist who decided to film the Utrecht Dom tower on Tuesday could receive a fine of 8,000 Euro. According to new Dutch laws, it is illegal to fly a drone and capture video footage without special permission. Continue reading