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Joby J208 converted Cessna Caravan flying over the San Francisco skyline and bay

Technology

Joby Flew 3,199 Miles With Zero Pilot Input, in a Cessna Caravan

Joby flew a converted Cessna Caravan 3,199 miles across the US with zero pilot inputs, supervised remotely from California and Shaw Air Force Base.

Haye KestelooSep 18

Hand holding the DJI Mic Mini transmitter beside its open charging case

DJI

DJI Mic Mini Drops to $79 While DJI's Own US Store Is Empty

DJI Mic Mini is $79 at Amazon, $20 off list. DJI's own US store shows every configuration out of stock, and the Mic Mini 2 and 2S both skipped America.

Haye KestelooSep 18

Pilot Institute host presenting the weekly drone news update covering a police drone crash, DJI Neo 3 leaks, Wingcopter's recon drone, and a drone rescue

Drone as First Responder

Boston Police Drone Crashes on a Car Days After Its DFR Launch

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: a Boston police drone crashes, DJI Neo 3 leaks, Wingcopter unveils a new recon drone, and a search and rescue team in Canada uses drones to save a stranded climber. Let's get to it.

Greg ReverdiauSep 18

Zipline

Zipline Seeks $20 Billion Valuation With Part 108 Still Unsigned

Zipline is in talks to raise $1 billion at a $20 billion valuation, nearly triple its January price. The FAA rule its US plan needs is still unpublished.

Haye KestelooSep 17

DJI SDR Transmission 2 receiver mounted on camera rig with monitor showing wireless video feed

DJI

DJI Prices SDR Transmission 2 at €349. The US Isn't On The List

DJI launched the SDR Transmission 2 worldwide at £309 and €349. The FCC Covered List keeps it off American sets, where the 2024 model sold for $549.

Haye KestelooSep 17

Zipline

Zipline Answers Safety Questions on the Record. Amazon and Wing Don't

DroneXL sent Amazon, Wing and Zipline the same drone delivery safety questions on one deadline. One company answered. Its answers are published in full.

Haye KestelooSep 16