Though the above statement is both hilarious and terrifying at the same time, it's surely a sign of the times in which we live. Cameras costing as little as $500 can produce better, more cinematic imagery than the high-end digital cinema cameras of 10 years ago. Aerial videography, once a means of production reserved solely for those with high budgets, is now in the hands of the masses. In the words of Bob Dylan, "Oh the times they are a changin'."
With that said, drone flight is still a technical and challenging endeavor, one which requires hours upon hours of practice to achieve the smooth, controlled flyovers that we all know and love. But what if the process of flying a drone were simpler, more streamlined, and more automated — so much so that anybody, regardless of experience or skill level, could achieve precise aerial moves? That was the goal behind Ares, a new drone manufacturing startup. Based on their Kickstarter video, it's safe to say that they have achieved that lofty goal.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aresdrones/ares-finally-a-drone-everyone-can-fly
Here's an early prototype of the Ares taking off and landing after the flight path is drawn.
The other major advancement that comes along with the Ares has to do with drone flight safety and abiding by FAA regulations. For starters, if you happen to draw a flight path through a no-fly zone, the app will let you know in no uncertain terms that you need to check yo-self before you wreck yo-self. It will even keep an eye on weather conditions to make sure that wind speed and other factors won't negatively influence your flight. The best part of these safety precautions is that they're not static. As the FAA and local authorities regulate airspace, the app can be updated to reflect those changes, thus keeping operators up to date with current safety guidelines.
Here's what the app will show when you're near a no-fly zone:
If you're interested in learning more about the Ares Drone, head on over to their Kickstarter page.
Source: Ares
