The movie, Rotor DR1, is a story about a 16-year old boy who becomes separated from his father during a worldwide viral outbreak and finds a drone that he believes can help him reunite. One of the interesting facets of the movie is that a real drone co-starred in one of the critical roles of the story. Is Rotor DR1 the beginning of a new class of actor - the “autonomous performer”? Before film makers rush to the RC shops to construct their models, they need to consider a few things as … [Read more...]
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Scaling Up To Meet the Demand For Drones
An expected surge in demand for drones is creating an opportunity for a new kind of retailer. According to Tim McGuinness, CEO and founder of Drone Cyclone, an online technology retailer, the opportunity stems from three inherent challenges in the marketplace. Today, customers typically have the following choices when it comes to buying drones. Local Hobby Shops – These retailers provide excellent service and have great knowledge of the technology, but they are set up to serve huge … [Read more...]
4 Things You Can Do To Land A Job In The Drone Industry
The Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) estimates that within the first three years of integration, the drone industry will generate more than 70,000 jobs in the United States. Getting one of those jobs will be a priority for many. Tariq Rashid is a former Navy helicopter pilot who snagged one of those drone based jobs and is now working for Skyward, an information management company for today’s unmanned vehicle systems. In an interview with the Drone Radio Show, … [Read more...]