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Robotized asset inspections in 2022: driving, walking, and flying
Reading a pressure gauge in a hard-to-reach place in an industrial installation. At the moment, inspectors literally have to squeeze in all sorts of twists and turns. But in 2022, driving, walking, and flying robots could largely take over this…
DJI drones transmit location data unencrypted; ‘open source AeroScope’ in the making
Contrary to previous claims by the world’s largest drone maker, DJI drones transmit their location and ID data unencrypted. This means that anyone with knowledge of the facts can receive and read this information. DJI has since confirmed that the…
Drone pilot fined $37,000 for hindering military fighter jets
The 43-year-old drone pilot, Jason Ng Yok Sen, from Singapore, has been fined no less than 51,000 Singapore dollars (about $37,000 USD) for accidentally hindering two fighter jets by using his DJI Mavic 2 drone to fly close to the…
German Airways and Wingcopter enter into partnership for offshore drone delivery
German Airways parent company Zeitfracht Group has entered into a partnership with drone manufacturer Wingcopter, with the aim of deploying unmanned aircraft worldwide for offshore drone delivery to wind farms and sailing ships. The drones will be deployed from the…
FedEx teams up with Elroy Air to test autonomous drone delivery
The biggest express delivery business in the world, FedEx, is collaborating with Elroy Air, located in the California Bay Area, to create the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone delivery system. FedEx Express will create plans to…
Aerorozvidka says drones halted a 40-mile Russian convoy to Kyiv
According to the Ukrainian drone force Aerorozvidka, 30 special forces on quad bikes with night-vision goggles and drones halted a 40-mile Russian convoy that was on its way to Kyiv to stage an overwhelming attack on the nation’s capital from…
DJI accused of limiting use of Aeroscope for Ukrainian military.
DJI, the world’s largest manufacturer of civilian drones, is being blamed for limiting the use of DJI Aeroscope for the Ukrainian military. The accusations are strongly denied by the drone maker. DJI Aeroscope is a drone detection system that provides…
Why drone delivery has failed to deliver on its promises
In 2013, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos surprised friends and foes with the announcement that Amazon would be using drones to deliver packages to customers. FedEx, UPS and DHL later followed with plans for parcel delivery drones. But in 2022, drone…
EASA introduces standard for European drone map to clear confusion
The European aviation agency EASA has recently made an update available on the European regulations for drones. This includes a standard for the introduction of ‘geographical zones’ which should ensure that there is an unambiguous drone map of Europe. The…
DJI Mavic 2 Pro suddenly knocked out of the sky during a mine explosion
While making a recording of a mine explosion in South Africa, a DJI Mavic 2 Pro was hit by a piece of rock, which was thrust into the air by the explosion. This is according to a report from the…
How high can I fly my drone legally? FAA 400 feet altitude limit for drones.
One of the most commonly asked questions among drone pilots is, “How high can I fly my drone?” In this article, we will explain the drone regulations as outlined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that determine how high you…
Swisscom and Dedrone will provide anti-drone technology to Swiss firms
Dedrone, a San Francisco-based airspace security firm, has teamed with Swisscom Broadcast, a European telecommunications operator, to safeguard Swiss businesses from uninvited drones. The purpose is to defend vital infrastructure, airports, and big event venues using Dedrone’s detection, identification, and…