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A series of unauthorized drone sightings forced the temporary closure of Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, a strategic joint civilian-military facility in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, marking the latest in a growing pattern of drone incidents affecting airport operations worldwide according to NHK reports. The December 22 incident resulted in significant disruptions to civilian air traffic, with an…
In a surprising announcement to its customers, Sony revealed it will end sales of the Airpeak S1 professional drone and most related products by March 2025, citing “recent changes in the business environment” as the reason. Products Being Discontinued The following will be discontinued: Software and Services Ending The company will also discontinue: Support Timeline…
Prodrone, a Japanese industrial drone manufacturer, is set to supply Ukraine with specialized drones for humanitarian demining operations, according to a report from Nikkei. Drones Designed for Precision Mine Detection The drones from Prodrone are engineered to operate just 50 cm above the ground, offering a low-altitude solution for detecting mines. What’s particularly interesting is…
Private drone operators are seeking a larger role in Japan’s disaster response efforts, as demonstrated by recent events in Ishikawa Prefecture. According to a recent article in The Japan Times, these operators have been volunteering their services to assist in areas hit by natural disasters, showcasing the potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in emergency…
The DJI Air 3S drone is now officially available for selection on the Japanese government’s drone registration website, according to a post by Sara-cool*Drone, Gadget on X. Typically this means that the drone would be released in the next few weeks, explains Sara-Cool. Registration Details The post reveals that the DJI Air 3S can now…
ACSL, the Japanese drone maker, announced a new thermal camera for its SOTEN drone and the appointment of three advisory board members.
DJI, the leading drone manufacturer, may be gearing up to shake up the mirrorless camera industry with a potential new product launch in September, according to recent rumors. While details remain speculative, this move could represent a significant shift in the camera market landscape. Potential Game-Changer for the Industry The rumor suggests that DJI is…
The drone community is buzzing with speculation about the DJI Neo drone’s launch, initially expected on August 20, according to Igor Bogdanov (Quadro_News). However, as the date approaches without any official teasers from DJI, industry insiders are beginning to question the timeline. Last-Minute Skepticism With less than 24 hours to go before the supposed launch,…
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