DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Ronin S used to create this Surf Portugal video
A DJI Mavic 2 Pro and a Ronin S gimbal were used to create this Surf Portugal video that was uploaded to YouTube by DJI for their DJI Creator series.
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RTCA special committee is working on small drone detection standard
A Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) subcommittee is developing a standard for detecting small drones around airports. These standards will help potential buyers of counter-drone or drone security systems know if the detection equipment will perform as intended and…
Daily Drone News – Tuesday July 14, 2020
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an…
Drones and AI may help conserve farmland bird nests
Recently, we have seen how drones can help save deer in Switzerland and even a birds’ nest here in the U.S. Today, we learn that drones and artificial intelligence may also show promise for the conservation of farmland bird nests.…
Quaternium HYBRiX drone opens new opportunities for farmers
Drone spraying was first performed in Southeast Asian countries and now is becoming more used in the US and Europe. With +1 hour of flight time carrying 10L of liquid, the Quaternium HYBRiX drone surpasses electric flight endurance making it…
Koko Crater Summit closed this morning for drone survey work
The tramway leading up to Koko Crater Summit in Hawaii will be closed off to the public this Tuesday morning as drone survey work is being performed.
Matternet M2 drone used by UPS Flight Forward in new hospital delivery network
The Matternet M2 drone will be used by UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) in a new hospital delivery network at Wake Forest Baptist Health in North Carolina. The new service will carry patient-specific time- and temperature-sensitive medicines and PPE for medical…
Atlas Dynamics’ Atlas Pro drones will assist Norwegian rescue operations
Israeli manufacturer Atlas Dynamics has entered into a contract with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPAID), one of the world’s top arctic rescue units for its Atlas Pro drones.
Daily Drone News – Monday July 13, 2020
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an…
Machete teenagers arrested in the UK with help of a drone
With the help of a drone, two teenage machete suspects were arrested in Dudley in the UK last month. Local police have praised the assistance of police drone technology, as it has helped to arrest almost 100 suspects, since being put…
Intermap announces contract with Zipline to deliver geospatial elevation-as-a-service
In a press release, Intermap announced a contract with Zipline to deliver geospatial elevation-as-a-surface to support their expanding medical operations in Africa, including on-demand emergency response to COVID-19 outbreaks.
Skydio launches Skydio X2 commercial drone and raises $100 million
Redwood-based, Skydio has some big news today. First, the US drone maker launches the Skydio X2 commercial drone, which comes in two versions the Skydio X2D and X2E. Second, the company announces new software solutions. And, lastly, the US drone…