Drone Blog

Volocopter just showcased its new air taxi
The German aviation company, Volcopter recently showcased its new air taxi, called the VoloConnect. There are many players in this race to commercially launch eVTOLS. According to Volocopter, it "is the only eVTOL company with a product portfolio capable of introducing UAM services". VoloConnect aircraft is designed to move up to...
Royal Mail Launches Its Autonomous Drone From Mainland UK to Isles of Scilly
Royal Mail was established in 1516 and has been supporting the British economy with delivery of letters and parcels. For us at Dronescend, it comes as no surprise when Royal Mail announced that they are trialing delivery with drones. In order...
Wing, Girl Scout Cookies and Drone Delivery
Wing, owned by the same parent company as Google (Alphabet) has been experimenting with drone delivery for some time. As the first drone delivery company to receive its air operator's certificate from the FAA in April 2019, today marks a significant...
Beast SG906 MAX
As drones continue to gain recognition and become a norm in our society, there is still a misconception of how far you need to reach into your pocket before acquiring what many still consider to be a toy. It's a tool;...
IBM, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Drones
IBM, a company that has been instrumental to the success of the computer, especially with the Mainframe wants a piece of the drone industry. IBM is considered to be one of the leading technology companies in the world and has...
Mavic 3 Pro
DJI, the drone manufacturing giant has become a household name in the last few years. According to DroneDJ, a new Mavic Pro 3 will be released at some point in 2021. DJI has already had a busy 2020 with many releases...
Manna Drone Delivery
In one of our previous articles, we wrote about how drone delivery will work in the future. Big corporations such as Amazon and DHL are experimenting with drone delivery. However, there are also new start-ups coming into the space. An example of such...
World's First Supersonic Combat Drone
When you hear of supersonic, a few things can come to mind; Concorde Airline, Sonic The Hedgehog or Boom Supersonic Airline. Unfortunately, this article has nothing to do with either of those.  A Singapore-based company, Kelley Aerospace recently announced that they...
Autonomous Vehicles With Dominos Pizza
You sometimes hear the word drone been used interchangeably with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). While the history of drones can be traced back to the military, they now have various use cases in different industries such as photography and agriculture. The...
What Bitcoin and Drones Have In Common
We know what you are thinking. What does cryptocurrency or Bitcoin have to do with drones? To understand the concept of cryptocurrency, you need to understand the technology behind it which is known as Blockchain. Simply put, Blockchain is a decentralised...
Should You Buy the DJI FPV Drone?
We understand that determining the best drone for your needs can be a difficult endeavor. The drone market is currently packed with options including drones that can do many different things and meet the needs of many different people? Is...
What Are Drones Used For?
We are living in what has been dubbed the “golden age” of drones. The technology has been rapidly accelerated since the 1990s resulting in drones being utilized in many different industries. Let’s take a look at some of the popular...
Setting Up SG107 Drone
Bright SG107 is fantastic for beginners on a budget and experienced drone pilots that want to enhance their flying skills. You should not expect professional cinematic shots from this drone; it is designed to help you get a feel of how...
What is the best drone to buy?
With many drones on the market, finding the perfect one can be quite a challenge. There are hundreds of brands with different price points and features. We decided to write a blog for a question that we get a lot; "what is...
DJI Mini 2 - What's New?
With the recent release of the Osmo Pocket 2, we have been expecting DJI to release something new for the Mavic Series. They "surprised" us by releasing the new Mini 2. Before you run off to throw out your Mavic...
Eachine EX5
When you think of drones with camera, DJI is probably the first that springs to mind. You can be forgiven for that; after-all they indeed do have the best drones in the industry. If price is not a factor, then...
Best Drones Under £500
DJI Mavic Mini Most countries require you to get a license when you are flying a drone that weighs over 250g. Weighing just 249g, Mavic Mini is a palm-sized drone from DJI with 30 minutes flight time. DJI Mavic Mini features a 3-axis gimbal, a...
Holy Stone HS720
For many drone enthusiasts, DJI brand is usually the first option. However, there are other drone brands that offer the ability to capture amazing footage for professionals. One of those brands is Holy Stone which launched in 2004 and has since become...
Beast SG906 Pro
As drones continue to gain recognition and become a norm in our society, there is still a misconception of how far you need to reach into your pocket before acquiring what many still consider to be a toy. It's a tool;...
Mavic Mini Batteries: MT1SD25 vs MT1SS5
In the UK and many other countries around the world, you can fly a drone that weighs less than 250g without the need to acquire a license. This has been the biggest selling point for the DJI Mavic Mini till date because...
Why You Should Buy A Drone For Father's Day
With father's day celebration on Sunday 21st June 2020 in the UK, it can sometimes be tricky to find the perfect gift idea that will make your loved one feel special. Perhaps he has everything or maybe he has no hobbies. Either way, a drone is a perfect...