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Take the handcuffs off. Let us fly drones, says Fire Chief Schapelhouman
California Fire Departments are increasingly turning to Silicon Valley technology, such as drones, satellite images, and artificial intelligence to more effectively fight bigger blazes. In a recent article, Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman of the Menlo Park District said “Take the…
Aerial footage of Aircraft Sculpture ‘Gravitas’ by Keith Harder
Sometimes you need an eye in the sky to appreciate the beauty of a landscape or a piece of art. This is especially the case with the Aircraft Sculpture ‘Gravitas’ by Keith Harder in Alberta, Canada.
Dutch drone pilot uses DJI Mini 2 to make 3D model of historic building
The historic Koppelpoort in Amersfoort (The Netherlands) can now also be admired virtually in three dimensions thanks to the efforts of Dutch drone pilot and VR developer Sjoerd Renkers. Using a DJI Mini 2, he took hundreds of photos of…
US chopper pilots claim highly customized drone “performed like no other”
US helicopter pilots claim a highly customized drone “performed like no other” in eluding capture. The facts of an inquiry into illegal drone activities that occurred in Tuscon, Arizona, in February were published Tuesday by records obtained by a military, defense,…
European Commission requests feedback on Drone Strategy 2.0
Do you have a clear vision for the further development of the European drone sector? On which fronts should the EU give way to drones and their applications? What do you think about electric forms of manned aviation? Do you…
Walmart invests in drone delivery company DroneUp
Walmart has made an investment in DroneUp, a drone delivery startup. During the corona crisis, Walmart already partnered with DroneUp to deliver COVID-19 test kits to customers. In the future, Walmart also wants to use drones for delivering groceries, thereby…
FAA launches The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had issued a request for entities interested in serving as test administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). Today, the agency is taking its new test for hobbyist drone pilots live.
Amazon Prime Day 2021: Deals on DJI Mavic Mini Combo and OM4
Amazon Prime Day 2021 is happening today and tomorrow. Currently, there are discounts to be had on the original DJI Mavic Mini and the DJI OM4.
FPV drone pilot shoots next-level wedding video
Let’s face it, a lot of wedding videos are actually pretty dull. The bride and groom get dressed, family and friends gather, then finally comes the yes, the cutting of the cake, followed by the necessary obligatory images of the…
DJI Fly app update – Download version 1.4.4 today
DJI just updated the DJI Fly app to version 1.4.4. This new version does not seem to bring any new features other than it “fixes certain issues and optimizes overall app quality.”
PIXL Drone Show #13: Autel CEO Randall Warnas talks drone industry
In this latest episode, the 13th already, of our PIXL Drone Show we talk to Autel CEO Randall Warnas about the drone industry, Autel’s strategy, marketing plans, and more. Be sure to check it out on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or…
Belgian police deployed new anti-drone system during Biden visit
During the visit of US President Joe Biden to the NATO summit in Brussels, the Belgian police made use of a new anti-drone system, the Skywall 100, for the first time. In combination with a drone jammer, this system can…
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