Hiring a film crew to capture your action sport exploits can cost thousands of dollars an hour while trying to take selfies as you barrel full-tilt down the side of a mountain is a great way to wind up in traction. But with the HEXO+ UAV from Squadrone Systems, you won't have to do either. This semi-autonomous aerial camera platform pairs to your phone via Bluetooth and faithfully tracks movement, keeping you (or at least your phone) centered in the shot. I recently took an early production model out for a walk at San Francisco's Fort Funston to see how well the HEXO+ actually performs and wound up starring in my own low-speed action flick.
Showing posts with label Multicopter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Multicopter. Show all posts
Monday, November 9, 2015
The Hexo drone is your flying selfie companion
Hiring a film crew to capture your action sport exploits can cost thousands of dollars an hour while trying to take selfies as you barrel full-tilt down the side of a mountain is a great way to wind up in traction. But with the HEXO+ UAV from Squadrone Systems, you won't have to do either. This semi-autonomous aerial camera platform pairs to your phone via Bluetooth and faithfully tracks movement, keeping you (or at least your phone) centered in the shot. I recently took an early production model out for a walk at San Francisco's Fort Funston to see how well the HEXO+ actually performs and wound up starring in my own low-speed action flick.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Google registers two delivery drones for US testing
Google X's Project Wing concept was a unique take on the delivery drone: a
single-winged UAV that took off and landed vertically. Despite extensive
testing in Australia, the plan didn't work as well as the company hoped. In
March this year Google X head Astro Teller announced the organization was working on a new
design, and now, FAA documents show that two Google-built UAVs, codenamed the
M2 and the B3, have been registered this month in the US. The M2 made the FAA
registry on October 2nd, while the B3 was listed October 7th.
The Guardian broke a story back in August about Google sidestepping certain FAA rules, leveraging its relationship with NASA in order to test its drones in remote
California. By virtue of the registration documents, it appears that Google is
planning on legitimizing its efforts, actively and openly testing the drones in
the US. You only need register a UAV with the FAA if you're flying for
non-recreational reasons outdoors. What's more, given the two distinct model
numbers -- rather than the same model with different serial numbers -- it's a
reasonable assumption that Google has two designs currently in the works.
Sunday, September 6, 2015
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