Drone Chronicles: Aerial Exploration of Malta, Techniques to Enhance Drone Images for a Cinematic Appeal, and Additional Insights!
Covering This Week's Drone World: Let's dive into the latest happenings in the drone universe, complete with a thrilling Maltese tour, new drone releases, and some handy tips on how to make your aerial shots cinematic!
Exploring Malta Like Never Before
Got a few minutes to spare? Buckle up for an exhilarating 7-minute Malta drone tour by Danny McGee. Filmed with an array of FPV (First Person View) and cinewhoop drones, this video offers a fast-paced, captivating glimpse of the island's jaw-dropping landscapes, historic structures, and bustling harbors. McGee pilots an impressive lineup, including the DJI Avata 2, the Moz 7 Long Range FPV, the Chimera 7, and the Nazgul 5, demonstrating the versatility of both cinewhoop and long-range FPV drones.
Mastering Cinematic Drone Photography
Need a spice-up for your drone shots? Tune in to our video tutorial for a quick fix - it's all about the tone curve! This editing essential, available in Lightroom, Snapseed, and Photopea, allows you to fine-tune the shadows, midtones, and highlights for instant depth and contrast. Adjusting the RGB channels helps you fine-tune the color balance and set the mood, whether you fancy warmer sunsets or cooler shadows. Don't be hold back - even small tweaks can yield a jaw-dropping impact on your drone photos!
Stinger Vision FPV Unleashed by ModalAI
ModalAI has revolutionized the FPV (First Person View) drone world with its latest offering, the Stinger Vision FPV. Purpose-built for tightly-packed indoor spaces and GPS-denied areas, this dynamic drone's compact, caged design and onboard autonomy (including computer vision, thermal sensors, and backtrack mode for signal loss recovery) make precise indoor navigation a breeze for beginners and experts alike. Not just a hobby drone, the Stinger Vision is NDAA compliant, making it a prime choice for industrial inspection, tactical ISR, and other commercial drone operations as well.
Potensic Atom 2: A Powerful Competitor to DJI Mini 4K
On a budget but still craving an excellent beginner drone? Give the Potensic Atom 2 a whirl! Recently launched, this versatile contender has been turning heads due to its 4K/30fps HDR video, 48MP stills, and advanced AI tracking features. These specs put it on par with or surpass the Mini 4K's key features, all while keeping its weight beneath 250 grams - and no need to register your drone with the FAA! One thing to remember - the Atom 2, like the Mini 4K, is made in China, so potential tariff impacts may arise.
Grand Sky: A Decade of UAS Pioneering
2022 marks Grand Sky in North Dakota's 10th anniversary as the nation's first commercial UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) park. Over the past decade, this innovating hub has led the charge in advancing drone technology, airspace integration, and infrastructure. Its unique public-private partnership model and access to over 11,000 square miles of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) airspace have enabled groundbreaking research and partnerships with industry leaders like NASA, Northrop Grumman, and General Atomics. As a result, North Dakota has become a vital hub for UAS innovation and workforce development. Celebrate this milestone and learn more about the park's achievements by checking out the link below!
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[Enrichment Data: ModalAI's Stinger Vision FPV is a rugged, compact, and intelligent FPV drone, featuring advanced sensors and autonomy for safe and reliable flight in tight spaces and GPS-denied environments. Key features include:
- Compact and caged design for maneuverability in tight spaces
- Autonomous navigation using Multi-Cam Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO)
- A suite of sensors, including dual computer vision cameras, a low-light electro-optical sensor, and a downward-facing thermal camera
- Secure, low-latency HD video streaming via the MVX system
- A backtrack mode for automatic retracing in case of signal loss]
- The Maltese tour video by Danny McGee showcases the island's stunning landscapes, structures, and harbors, using a variety of FPV and cinewhoop drones like the DJI Avata 2 and the Moz 7 Long Range FPV.
- A tutorial on mastering cinematic drone photography suggests adjusting the tone curve in Lightroom, Snapseed, or Photopea for depth, contrast, and color balance, enhancing the visual impact of drone shots.
- The Stinger Vision FPV by ModalAI, designed for tight, GPS-denied spaces, offers advanced features such as computer vision, thermal sensors, backtrack mode, and onboard autonomy, making it suitable for beginners and commercial operations like industrial inspection.
- The Potensic Atom 2, a powerful beginner drone, keeps its weight under 250 grams, avoiding FAA registration. It boasts 4K/30fps HDR video, 48MP stills, and AI tracking features on par with or exceeding the Mini 4K.
- Grand Sky in North Dakota, a commercial UAS park, has celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, leading advancements in drone technology, airspace integration, and infrastructure, and partnering with companies like NASA, Northrop Grumman, and General Atomics.
- The versatile Stinger Vision FPV drone by ModalAI is rugged, compact, and intelligent, featuring Multi-Cam Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) for autonomous navigation, and a suite of sensors including computer vision, low-light electro-optical, and thermal cameras.
- For commercial business operations, aerial photography, or industries requiring drone technology, the Stinger Vision FPV drone by ModalAI offers secure, low-latency HD video streaming via the MVX system, ensuring safety and reliability.
- As more individuals explore the drone business, it's essential to prioritize safety, invest in continuous training, and follow appropriate regulations from organizations like the FAA to ensure navigation, certification, and aerial mapping skills align with industry standards.
