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Sochi drones capture live video

If you’ve been watching the action on the slopes at the Olympics, you may have spotted a drone flying near the snowboarding athletes. Hooked up with live video feed, they are transmitting video images to live coverage feeds. Why use a drone to film Olympic events? “We can go really, really close. And we are really quiet, […]

Renault concept car comes with a quad!

Just unveiled at the Dehli Auto Show, the Renault Kwid’s “Flying Companion” is stored in the car’s roof and will allow drivers to avoid traffic jams, find parking spots, and use GPS to scout locations. A built-in screen in the dash allows the driver or passenger to control it and see live video. We just […]

Lifeguard drone to the rescue!

Equipped with a thermal camera, PARS can rescue a drowning person in just 22 seconds! This intelligent UAV can locate and drop a life preserver to someone in distress in much less time than a human, so it is truly a lifesaver. Check out the video! San Diego Chargers WinCraft Beach Towel, cheap jerseys, wholesale nfl […]

RotorDrone Special Issue

From our talented editorial team, RotorDrone showcases all types of multi-rotor aircraft, from easy-to-fly micros to sophisticated giants as well as top accessories and must-have gear. We’ll share the tips you need to know to get the best photos and video as well as setup and flight secrets from the pros. And compelling photos and […]

How did that boulder get to my house?

When you think of how to use a drone with a video camera I would have to say the last thing that comes to mind is following the path of a boulder that almost hit my house. But that is exactly how this one is used in a little Northern Italian town of Termento. The […]

Volocopter: Man-Carrying Multi Rotor

This emission-free, environmentally friendly helicopter may be the rotorcraft of the future! Designed by German company e-Volo, it has 18 electric motors and can carry two people. After its ground-breaking test flights, the e-Volo managing director commented, “Rich and incredibly quiet sound, absolutely no noticeable vibrations in the flight, convincing structure with a great, new […]

It’s a truck … it’s an octocopter … it’s the Black Knight Transformer!

Yes, this real, and yes, it has flown (using four of its eight motors). Advanced Tactics of El Segundo, California, has created this rolling, flying VTOL aircraft capable of unmanned, autonomous operations. They call it, “The world’s first roadable vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft that’s capable of landing close to where it’s needed, then driving the […]

FPV drone lets a paralyzed man stroll outdoors

Multi rotors perform a lot of useful tasks, but here’s one of the best I’ve ever seen. Henry Evans, who has been paralyzed by a type of stroke, uses a quadrotor to navigate space. The aircraft’s FPV view allows Henry to look around a garden or take a stroll across campus and gives him greater […]

Getting the Shot: Aerial Photos & Video

Getting an aerial view of the world has always been a desire for most photographers and videographers. Getting that eye-in-the-sky look will always add much to the video story or give a unique view in still photography. The latest multi-rotor aircraft provide a great platform for any type of aerial video or photography. They have […]