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YUNEEC UPGRADES THE TYPHOONH
Just over two years on from the original launch, Yuneec has announced a substantial upgrade to its popular Typhoon H drone. The Plus version packs all of its predecessor’s perks, including the option to have Intel’s RealSense technology on board, while improving some of the features. For a start, the newmodel includes an all-new and larger six-rotor hex airframe, which aims to reduce noise by up to 40% from previous hex models while improving stability to the point where the craft can cope with winds of up to 30mph. On board is Yuneec’s C23 20 MP camera, which captures video in 4K at 60fps and features an improved low-light performance and an increased dynamic range over previous models. Meanwhile, the Android-based ST16S controller has also been improved, and now includes a large, high brightness seven-inch integrated display and an HD
“The newmodel includes an all-new and larger six-rotor hex airframe, which aims to reduce noise by up to 40%”
720p video downlink for real-time video reception.
The new Plus is due to become available at the end of March and prices are slated to start at £1399/$1499 for the standard model, while the version with $1799 with Intel RealSense and additional extras will cost £1679/$1799. www.yuneec.com
Following a long-running series of reliability issues, GoPro has announced that it will no longer be making the once highly-anticipated Karma drone. Launched back in 2016, the Karma had a difficult start and was recalled after reports of the drone falling from the sky. It made it back onto the market in March last year, but by that time competition from other manufacturers, in particular DJI, had stepped up. As a new entrant into the arena, GoPro struggled. There were also complaints that the Karma was overpriced, an issue compounded in the UK when it returned to the market costing an extra £150/$212. GoPro has admitted that the Karma faced ‘margin challenges in an extremely competitive aerial market’. Withdrawal from the drone market will occur after remaining stock has been sold, but the company has pledged to provide service and support to existing Karma owners. https://gopro.com
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