FLYING WONDERS

The scoop on the latest drone models and trends

by Kate Whitehead

The drone revolution has hit it big here. In fact, Frank Wang, the world’s largest drone maker and the first drone billionaire, graduated from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to found DJI in 2006. Today, Forbes values the 35-year-old’s net worth at US$3.6 billion. DJI’s Phantoms This innovative series of quadcopters have integrated flying systems with aircraft, camera and Wi-Fi connectivity—all managed from the user’s mobile or tablet. DJI Phantom 4 Easy to fly: press a button to take off and another to land. New tracking modes follow a target, while the new sport mode lets it fly at about 45mph. The camera is improved with 4K video capabilities. And, a flight simulator mode allows users to practice flying their drone before taking it out in the field. Xiro Xplorer V It flies…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 1, 2016

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