A Giant Step for Micro Drones
Posted by by Peter Sachs sUAS News on 2/17/2016 to
On February 11, 2016, Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis introduced an innovative Micro Drone amendment to the AIRR Act, which is the latest FAA Reauthorization Act. The amendment creates a new “Micro UAS Classification” of unmanned aircraft systems, and would permit non-hobbyists to operate the smallest and the safest drones under regulations that are safety-oriented, but contain simplified and streamlined requirements and restrictions. The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted to accept the Micro Drone amendment and approved the entire AIRR Act, as amended.
Freefly Systems Movi Firmware Update 5.0
Posted by Adele Scholl on 2/10/2016 to
MoVI FW 5.0 opens up entirely new possibilities for cinematic storytelling. Features include HiPer, which improves stabilization up to 50%, opening up opportunities to use longer focal lengths without sacrificing stability. An all-new Timelapse Mode allows for completely programmable camera moves that align with an intervalometer. Target Mode, an overhauled set of mobile apps and a whole slew of improvements across the platform round out our latest firmware update. You'll think you've downloaded a brand new MoVI.
Major drone manufacturer snaps up game-changing hydrogen fuel cell technology
Posted by Adele Scholl on 2/2/2016 to
A major drone manufacturer, as of yet unidentified, has signed a deal
with Intelligent Energy, one of the world’s leading providers of
efficient and clean hydrogen fuel cell power systems.