More than 2.8 millio­n consum­er drones are expect­ed to be sold this yearAs more people shoot pictures and videos from consumer drones, researchers in Singapore have found a way round the frustrating task of framing and taking photos while manually piloting the craft. More than 2.8 million consumer drones are expected to be sold this year, up from 2 million last year, says research firm Gartner. Scientists urge for preemptive ban on killer robotsThe user tells the drone to take photographs from different angles of the subject, such as a statue. Another firm, Squadrone System, offers an “autonomous flying camera” called HexoPlus for $1,000. For $700, the Mota Group offers the Lily Next-Gen camera drone that flies itself and hovers above the user, taking photos and video.

Source: The Express Tribune December 06, 2017 12:25 UTC