Eric Cheng of DJI came by the Maker Media Lab to demonstrate the capabilities of the M100, their new customizable, hackable aerial platform.
Products
DJI M100 with Collision Avoidance System
Tested goes hands-on with DJI’s new M100 “Matrice” quadcopter! It’s a developer-targeted platform designed for customization and carrying a variety of sensors. One of its new features is called Guidance: the use of multiple stereo and ultrasonic sensors for collision detection–this quad can theoretically detect obstacles and resist crashing into them! They also test two developer-made demos: camera control with an Oculus headset and flight with Leap Motion!
DJI – Behind the Set of Audi’s SQ5 Shoot
Watch a brief example of how DJI’s products work to revolutionize filming. Fighting extreme cold and strong wind, DJI products, including the Ronin-M and Inspire 1, enabled Audi to film their new SQ5 from any angle.
Flite Test | Connex HD Video Downlink
Overview of the Connex HD Video downlink system which offers full HD resolution video transmission from your multi-rotor or airplanes.
Freefly Alta Drone with Top-Mounted Gimbal at NAB 2015
In this episode, the Roswell Flight Test Crew speaks with Nick Hegge, Marketing Director for Freefly Systems about the company’s new folding hexacopter, the Alta. Most notable among its new features is the fact that the three-axis camera gimbal can be mounted either above, or below, its airframe. It also incorporates Freefly’s new Synapse flight control system, optimized for aerial cinematography and is capable of carrying a 15-pound payload with 14 minutes of flying time. The Movi M-15 gimbal is controlled by the Freefly Wedge, a three-channel focus, iris and zoom camera remote, which also includes a screen to view a live video feed from the aircraft. Selling for $8,500, the Alta is expected to begin shipping in June.
Xfold Drones for Aerial Cinematography at NAB 2015
In this episode, the Roswell Flight Test Crew speaks with Ziv Marom of ZM Interactive and FlyingPOV, which manufacturers the Xfold series of multirotor drone aircraft for aerial cinematography. The aircraft are available in four sizes: the “Spy” is configured to carry GoPro Hero (or similar-sized camera), the “Travel” carries a DSLR, the “Cinema” carries a Red Epic and the “Dragon” carries an Arri Alexa. Built around a folding X8 configuration, additional limbs can quickly be installed, transforming it into a heavy lift multirotor with as many as 12 motors.
