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Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: Part 108 NPRM updates, Skydio unveiling two new drones for specialized operations, Auterion securing $130 million in funding, and an update to last week’s story on the SuperScooper mid-air collision. Let’s get to it. Part 108 NPRM: Deadline Approaching First…
Transport Canada has officially confirmed that the DJI Mini 5 Pro will maintain its micro drone classification despite weight variations that can push some units above the critical 250-gram threshold, according to an official statement obtained by drone community member, Mat Mathews from Blackhawk Aeronautical Solutions. The clarification comes as drone operators worldwide have expressed…
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Oh, The DJI Mini 5 Pro is going to crash for sure. What the hell are you doing? What the—he’s just—okay, we hit something. Time to test out the tracking capabilities of the Mini 5 Pro. I have it right here with me. We’re in the forest for the first test, and I’m really excited…
Auterion, the Swiss-American drone software company behind the open-source PX4 autopilot system, has secured $130 million in Series B funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate deployment of AI-powered drone swarms for military operations. The funding round values the Arlington, Virginia-based company at “north of $600 million” according to Bloomberg. The funding comes as…
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. This is a beginner’s guide for the brand-new DJI Mini 5 Pro. When new drones like this get released, beginner’s guides help those who are brand new get familiar with the hardware and basic functionality. This guide is designed for those who have never flown a drone…
What's up, everybody? Shawn here from Air Photography. Today I'm going to do a quick demo of the advanced return to home of the Mini 5 Pro.
So, when the brand-new DJI Mini 5 Pro started hitting the scales at 252 or even 253 grams, the community was in an uproar. What was going on?
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