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DJI's new spark drone is as small as your smartphone

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 25 May 2017

The smallest drone that DJI has brought to market to date, the Spark serves up 16 minutes of flight, 1080p recording and costs $499. FULL STORY >

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Upcoming conference will shine spotlight on drone laws

By Press Release 12 May 2017

The thorny issues around drone compliance and regulation will be a key focal point at a special conference dedicated to the drone industry this June. FULL STORY >

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AirSelfie camera drone now available for pre-order

By Staff Writer 31 January 2017

Can’t get enough selfies? Think your arm is too short, and a selfie-stick just won’t cut it? AirSelfie flies to the rescue. After successfully completing a Kickstarter campaign (they received €574 504 in pledges for a €45 000 goal), the... FULL STORY >

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DJI's Inspire 2 drone is built for professionals, not hobbyists

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 16 November 2016

Not your run of the mill drone, the Inspire 2 from DJI is purpose-built for professional cinematographers, and costs $3 000. FULL STORY >

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The Lego Drones are coming

By Staff Writer 23 September 2016

A drone made out of Lego? Well of course. San Francisco start-up Flybrix is making drones out of the world’s favourite little building blocks, an idea so obvious that it’s surprising that Lego hasn’t done so themselves. FULL STORY >

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GoPro's foldable Karma drone sees the light of day

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 September 2016

Initially teasing onboard footage of it in December last year, GoPro unveils its Karma Drone. Expected on 23 October in the States with a $799 price tag. FULL STORY >

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This Pokédrone will help you catch 'em all… remotely

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 15 July 2016

Want to channel your inner Team Rocket? This Pokédrone can help you catch far more Pokémon than those doing so on foot. FULL STORY >

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The new Matrice 600 from DJI is a drone built for big budget filmmakers

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 April 2016

Unveiled in Las Vegas, at the annual National Association of Broadcasters summit, DJI's Matrice 600 is designed for filmmakers that want to take their high-end cameras to the skies. FULL STORY >

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British teenager wins $250 000 in inaugural World Drone Prix held in Dubai

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 March 2016

15-year-old British drone enthusiast, Luke Bannister, won the inaugural World Drone Prix race in Dubai, netting himself a cool $250 000 in the process. FULL STORY >

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Dubai announces that it will be host city for 2017 World Future Sports Games

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 March 2016

While Dubai might prove too hot a destination to host the Olympics, it seem perfect for robotic sports, with the city announcing that it will host 2017's World Future Sports Games. FULL STORY >

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New vids for Drone Racing League bills it as Sport of the Future

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 27 January 2016

After announcing the Drone Racing League a few months ago, DRL has debuted a number of videos showcasing what this sport is all about. FULL STORY >

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Kickstarter to investigate $3.5 million loss in backer funding for Zano drone

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 December 2015

Perhaps one of Kickstarter's most promising projects, the Zano drone's campaign failed late last year taking with it $3.5 million in crowdfunded money. Now the loss is being investigated. FULL STORY >

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GoPro's drone now named Karma, will debut in 2016

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 December 2015

After nearly two years of rumoured development, GoPro unveiled footage of its new drone. Now we have a name, Karma, with some reports suggesting it could be seen at CES early next year. FULL STORY >

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Amazon uses Jeremy Clarkson to unveil its latest Prime Air delivery drone

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 30 November 2015

No longer with BBC's Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson has been roped in by Amazon to do a few commercials and announcements. The latest is the company's new Prime Air delivery drone. FULL STORY >

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GoPro posts video from its first-ever quadcopter protoype drone online

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 October 2015

GoPro is working on a drone, with the first footage from its prototype quadcopter already online via YouTube. FULL STORY >

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