Drone Companies
An I Raptor Security Checks, NV Mosquito Busting Drone and SkyeBrowse
Welcome to weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you this week: Anzu Raptor passes security checks, a mosquito busting drone, and finally SkyeBrowse new partnership with RSET. Anzu Raptor Passes Security Checks Anzu Robotics has successfully completed…
Skydio X10D Drone Earns Top DoD Clearance for Blue sUAS List
Skydio X10D, the latest in autonomous drone technology, has achieved the highest Department of Defense (DoD) clearance, earning a spot on the Blue sUAS Cleared List. This significant milestone, announced by Skydio, highlights the X10D’s exceptional security and operational capabilities,…
Amazon Prime Air Drones Soar Farther with FAA Approval
Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones are set to fly farther than ever before, thanks to a recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency has granted Amazon permission to operate package delivery drones beyond visual line of sight…
Chinese Grad Student Charged with Espionage for Drone Photos of US Navy Shipyards
In an unprecedented case, the US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards in Virginia. Wired reports that this marks the first known application of a World…
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Buys Over $27 Million in DJI Drones
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has made a significant investment in drone technology, purchasing over 8,200 DJI Mavic drones worth more than 1.1 billion Ukrainian hryvnias ($30 million USD). The acquisition, made through the ministry’s Lethal Defense Acquisition Agency,…
DJI Releases New Firmware Update for Mini 3 Drone
According to a recent post on the DJI Forum, DJI has released a new firmware update for their popular Mini 3 drone. The update, released on May 28, 2024, brings several improvements and fixes to the aircraft. Firmware Details The…
DJI Fly App Update 1.13.4: What’s New and Fixed
DJI has rolled out the DJI Fly app update 1.13.4, bringing several enhancements and fixes. Here’s what you need to know. Enhanced Editing Experience The update introduces AI-powered video creation with a single tap, improving tracking and editing capabilities. Users…
The First “Big” DJI Avata 2 Update – Is This Enough to Upgrade Now?
DJI Avata 2 Firmware Update: What’s New and Is It Worth Upgrading? In typical DJI fashion, we just got our first big firmware update for the DJI Avata 2 about a month after its release. This update adds new features,…
Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
If you own one of these drones, with a little bit of work, you will soon be able to fly over people. Yes, it’s going to require some paperwork, but the FAA just made it a lot easier. I’ll explain…
Mosquito-Busting Drone Takes Flight in Northern Nevada
Public Health Department Unveils Innovative Aerial Solution Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is set to reveal a groundbreaking drone designed to combat mosquito populations in the region, reports Kolo 8 News Now. This cutting-edge technology will bolster existing mosquito reduction…
Wing Explains Why They Ditched Parachutes for Drone Deliveries
Google’s Wing, a drone delivery startup, dropped a new video explaining why they chose not to use parachutes for their delivery drones. The company highlighted reliability issues and loss of control as key reasons. Parachute Problems Wing evaluated several methods…
Aerit Shutdown: Why Europe’s Top Drone Delivery Service Couldn’t Keep Flying
Aerit, a Swedish drone delivery startup, recently ceased operations despite leading Europe in drone delivery. Known for its efficient service, Aerit struggled to secure funding due to its modest marketing and the challenging hardware startup environment. The Rise of Aerit…