Obstacle avoidance is a crucial piece of technology for drones, but commercially-available systems just aren’t fast enough for some situations. Now, engineers at the University of Zurich have ...

With a new Star Wars movie right around the corner, it’s only fitting that we now have an autonomous drone capable of daredevil flying like Anakin Skywalker in his podracer. Powered by a custom ...

Chinese drone maker DJI on Tuesday took the covers off its its latest camera drone, a $1,399 aerial photography platform that comes with a faster top speed, longer flight duration, and a new obstacle ...

Consumer drones have come a long way in just a few years, evolving from complex hobbyist models to consumer-ready quadcopters with increasingly smart cameras and controls. But they are still unable to ...

The drone still weighs less than 250 grams, so recreational flyers don't need to register it with the FAA. Reading time 3 minutes The amount of technology DJI has managed to squeeze into its Mini line ...

All these uses have one thing in common: The drone’s human operator is required by law to be able to see the drone at all times. Why? The answer is simple: to make sure the drone doesn’t hit anything.

If I’ve learned one thing from reviewing drones, it’s this: You, dear reader, either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Some people are horrified that drone sales more than doubled last year, that they’re expected ...

One huge advantage of drones is that these little robots can go places where people can't, including areas that might be too dangerous, such as unstable structures after a natural disaster or a region ...