Articles tagged “drones”

Low-altitude tourism seems like more than a passing trend in China. As government policies align with private innovation, Chinese skies may soon become a bustling hub of economic and cultural activity.

Passenger drones are edging their way to becoming viable options for travelers transferring to and from airports. Airlines should explore how they can take advantage of this technology through potential upgrades and loyalty points before being left behind.

These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched for now, but they point to a future where hospitality can take you to places you never expected to be able to stay.

The U.S. government needs to better regulate unmanned drones before a drone collision brings down a commercial airliner.

Raising awareness with awe-inspring footage may not be enough to bring in travelers when fear is an issue, but it can help redefine armchair tourism.

Adding live streaming capabilities to drone videos ups the ante for savvy travel brands looking for innovative marketing campaigns that engage travelers before and after a trip.

We hope that drones will help reinvigorate travel videos and films and help them break away from their tired formats.

Aerial drone videos change perspective on landscapes, literally and figuratively, and smart travel brands will have to figure out how to incorporate them in their marketing arsenal.

For the creativity + right use of technology to create the right sense of the place, this is for now the best travel video of 2014, in our books.

For brands, TravelByDrone is a great resource to see and understand the growing possibilities of using drones and aerial video is a variety of creative ways.