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DJI Pocket 2 firmware update – V01.02.00.50
DJI Pocket 2 received a firmware update that adds HDR video recording capability for an improved dynamic range and a number of audio and user interface improvements to the small 4K handheld gimbal camera from the world’s largest drone maker.
Daily Drone News – Thursday January 6, 2021
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Drone pilot jailed for six months after flying contraband into prison
A drone pilot was jailed for six months after flying contraband, including phones, into a prison in Perth, in the United Kingdom. Police found the drone after searching a bakery site near the prison facility.
DJI Fly app update v1.2.2: New function button options explained
In this five-minute video, Shawn from the YouTube channel Air Photography explains the new function button options that have become available in the latest DJI Fly app update v1.2.2. for the DJI Mavic Air 2 and the DJI Mini 2.
Chula Vista police drone assists in arrest teen in shooting
On Tuesday a Chula Vista police drone assisted in the arrest of a 17-year-old male who is suspected of shooting a good Samaritan in the head after a hit-and-run crash.
Daily Drone News – Wednesday January 6, 2021
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Police drone supports dramatic ice rescue on Mississippi Lake
This video was shot with the police drone that aided in a dramatic ice rescue on the Mississippi Lake by locating the victims and providing a spotlight during a dark, snowy night.
Stewart named as CEO of drone research center NUAIR at Griffiss Airport
Ken Stewart, former leader of a drone research division of General Electric, is named as CEO of the drone research center NUAIR at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY.
Huawei patents new AI drone control system
Chinese technology giant, Huawei patented a new drone control system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to manage unmanned aircraft.
Dad kicks drone after confronting pilot for flying too low over backyard
In the United Kingdom, a dad believed that a drone flew too low over his backyard where his daughter was playing in a kiddie pool. After confronting the drone pilot, the father kicked the device causing damage to the unmanned…
FAA adds citizen drone pilots to Drone Advisory Committee
Finally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adds actual drone pilots or ‘citizen UAS operators’ to the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). Bravo!
Daily Drone News – Tuesday January 5, 2020
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