North America's largest drone manufacture, Berkeley's 3D Robotics, has introduced its latest robotics drone that costs $1,000.
The drone, "The Solo," is easy to use and fly as it is controlled by Linux computers and packs plenty of new features, according to Bloomberg.
The presence of the latest Linux features make flying the drone really simple, the CEO of Berkeley said in his latest interview. The drone has a new auto pilot system which will enable the device to be stable when it is air borne; it is also capable of carrying high definition cams and capture nice footage and pictures, The Daily Democrat reported. The product caters not only to drone lovers, but is also useful in photography, construction and agricultural businesses.
The product will be available in more than 400 Best Buy branches in June. 3D Robotics also sells its current drones online. Currently, the company's trademark Iris plus drone is available on Amazon and is priced at $750.
3D Robotics was founded six years ago by Jordi Munoz and a former editor of the "Wired" Magazine - Chris Anderson. Munoz used to make amateur drones out of electrical waste items in his garage, before he co-founded the company, which is hell bent on changing how we think of drones forever. The drones are conceptualized and designed in San Diego, manufactured in Tijuana and then finally marketed and sold from Austin. However, the latest drone - "The Solo" would be instead manufactered in China.
Speaking on this decision of manufactering them in China, Anderson said that this would help them immensely to scale up to the demands of the customers.
The co-founder Anderson also said that they are committed to making niche products in their company with the latest technology and parts.