KDE Direct News Releases

You know the noise we’re talking about. The unmistakable, high-pitched whir that signifies that a dentist’s drill is being used. And since you usually only hear that noise when you’re in the waiting room or the dentist’s chair, that sound is typically one that creates stress and anxiety for patients. No one likes getting their teeth drilled, and that’s exactly what the sound of the dental drill represents. But what’s the alternative? Reducing the “Whirring” Noise The whir of a traditional dental drill has been unavoidable for years. However, recent developments in brushless motors have enabled us to significantly reduce...

Nightinggale Security   Why Fly KDE Direct for Custom Products KDE Direct is a worldwide industry leader in component manufacturing and design for UAS, multi-rotor, and single-rotor systems. Our components are utilized in a wide array of applications, from drone deliveries to environmental efforts to shooting blockbuster movies. If you need modifications to our standard product lineup and off-the-shelf items or custom designed components specific to your requirements, KDE Direct has the experience and proficiency to achieve your goals. Weatherproof Motors A high IP rating and aerodynamic design ensure that your motors and fully enclosed components are protected against dust...

The International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC) is an annual competition challenging teams to develop aerial robots to solve engineering problems on the cutting edge of what is achievable by industry or government robotics. The current mission involved developing an autonomous drone capable of interacting with randomly moving robots on the ground to direct them toward a specific goal. The Robotics and Automation Society at the University of Pittsburgh (the RAS team) designed and produced a drone to compete in Mission 7 of the International Aerial Robotics Competition. The IARC team from RAS, sponsored by KDE Direct, competed in IARC Mission...

One of the decade’s most exciting developments in technology - and art - is drone photography. High flying cameras help you capture stunning new viewpoints of familiar subjects and are used in everything from cinematography to real estate. With drone photography, the cost of getting a camera airborne has dropped substantially, and a new industry was born. But there’s more to getting a good shot than just getting your camera in the air. Framing, brushless motors, and smooth panning work together to get you high-quality photos. Getting Started Many drone companies highlight ease of operation with encouraging phrases like “Fly...

Carlo Ratti Associati   Not all street artists are excited by the prospect of scaling a twenty story building. Lucky for them, in recent years we’ve learned that drones can be used for more artistic purposes than just photography and film. Help is at hand for artists who own large drones with robust motors. Drones have been used for a variety of street art purposes over the last few years to help artists paint bigger and bolder than ever before. Katsu’s Drone Graffiti Drones have been used on city blocks since 2015, when graffiti artist Katsu used a drone to...