KDE Direct News Releases
KDE Direct Commercial brushless motors used in Fast and Furious Fast 8 filming
KDE Direct industrial brushless motors and components were onboard an Aerobo X8 heavy lift drone used in the filming of Fast and Furious, Fast 8, due to hit theaters on April 14, 2017. KDE Direct continues to lead the market in technology, utilizing the highest grade components which create longer flight times and more durable systems.
UPS and CyPhy Works Team Up For Delivery with KDE Direct Components
KDE Direct is pleased to announce our components were on board a recent delivery test flight by UPS and CyPhy Works. UPS teamed with CyPhy works to deliver emergency medical supplies. UPS hopes to prove these types of deliveries can be performed safely.
- Tags: commercial, delivery, press
Why Brushless Motors Matter for Drone Virtual Reality Video
The next big thing in drone technology has arrived. Drone virtual reality video creates stunning moving images that make you feel like you’re part of the experience. In May 2015, Patrón tequila launched "Art of Patrón Virtual Reality Experience," which gives viewers an insider's view of how tequila is made at their distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. Filmed from the perspective of a bee, the company’s icon, the virtual reality experience takes viewers on a trip that they would never be able to experience otherwise.
- Tags: cinematography, commercial, virtual reality
Drone Maintenance - Take Care of UAVs For a Long Lifespan
While we can all agree that it would be nice to install motors, ESCs and propellers once and then never worry about them again, that’s not reality. In order to get the most out of your UAS, including a long lifespan and safe durability, drone maintenance needs to be high on your list of priorities. Drone maintenance extends the lifespan of your multirotor and helps increase performance across the board.
- Tags: maintenance, replacement kits
What New FAA Regulations Mean for Agricultural Use of Drones
Over the course of the last few months, we’ve heard a lot of talk about how the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations will change the drone industry. From Flirtey’s first ship-to-shore delivery, to aerial photography, these new regulations are slated to be a game changer in a variety of industries, with agriculture included. Agricultural use of drones is expected to hit new heights of innovation and implementation with their availability opened up to the average farmer.
- Tags: brushless motors, cinematography, commercial