NASA
Mars helicopter sets new distance record during 25th flight
Mars helicopter Ingenuity has been performing above expectations since then and is still operational. Recently, the drone even made its 25th flight
Wiebe de Jager
Wiebe de Jager is the founder of Dronewatch and author of several bestselling books about drone photography. Wiebe is a certified drone pilot and has a full ROC license.
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GoPro launches GoPro Hero10 Black Bones, an ultra-light 5K action cam for FPV drones
From now on, that hassle is no longer necessary thanks to the new GoPro Hero10 Black Bones, which has been specially developed for use in
Sony
Tamron is working on 28-75mm and 28-80mm zooms for drones
Lens manufacturer Tamron is working behind the scenes on two zoom lenses that are especially suitable for use in combination with drones and gimbals. These are 28-75mm f/4 and 28-80mm f/4.5 zoom lenses with a compact form factor and minimal shifting of the center of gravity when zooming. This is according to a patent application…
Netherlands
Drone flight control startup Fusion Engineering raises €700k to create the future of drones today
Fusion Engineering, a Dutch flight control startup based in Delft, announced that it has raised €700k in its first investment round.
Bell
Groceries delivered by drone for Dallas residents starting today
Residents of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, can have their groceries delivered by drone from drugstore chain Walgreens starting today. To this end...
FPV
How the FPV drone shots for ‘Ambulance’ were made
In the new movie Ambulance there is a frantic pursuit. Many FPV drone shots or action shots were made using a so-called cinelifter.
Wingcopter
German Airways and Wingcopter enter into partnership for offshore drone delivery
Zeitfracht Group has entered into a partnership with drone manufacturer Wingcopter, offshore drone delivery to wind farms and sailing ships.
DJI
Electronics retailer bans DJI immediately because of ties with Russia
The German MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group bans DJI immediately and halted the sale of DJI products in the MediaMarkt and Saturn stores.
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