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DJI RC Plus shows up unexpectedly in FCC Filings today
Today, we noticed in the FCC Filings that a new DJI product is on its way. It is called the DJI RC Plus or the DJI Remote Controller Plus. The real question here is with which new DJI drone will…
Firmware update for EVO Nano and Lite drones add 11 new features and fixes
Autel Robotics latest drones, the Evo Nano and Lite series receive a new firmware update that adds 24/2548/50 FPS video options, solves the Jello effect issue for the Nano drone, adds manual focus, adds customizable time stamping, and offers a…
DJI Mavic 2 drone pilot to blame for collision with helicopter reports NTSB
On February 6, 2020, an Icon Helicopters Airbus Helicopter AS350BA N611TC and a DJI Mavic 2 drone collided in mid-flight during the King of the Hammers off-road race in Johnson Valley, San Bernardino County, California. It was fortunate that the…
EASA introduces standard for European drone map to clear confusion
The European aviation agency EASA has recently made an update available on the European regulations for drones. This includes a standard for the introduction of ‘geographical zones’ which should ensure that there is an unambiguous drone map of Europe. The…
Florida Deputy Manager Fired Over Secret Lobbyist Work, Including for Skydio Dronemaker
A Florida deputy manager employed by Collier County lost his job after it was discovered he was clandestinely working as a lobbyist for several clients, including American dronemaker Skydio. Naples Daily News reported that Sean Callahan had secretly been working…
Former congressman wanted to blast drone with shotgun but gets bill approved instead
Former Utah congressman, Jason Chaffetz said that he wanted to get his shotgun and blast a drone out of the yard. Instead, he got a bill approved to study and specify criminal liability for drone operators. On a Saturday morning…
Q&A With the FAA – PIXL DRONE SHOW #44
Welcome to this latest episode of our PIXL Drone Show. This week, we talk to Kevin Morris from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)! Join us on this special episode of the PiXL Drone Show for an insight into Temporary Flight Restrictions,…
Blue sUAS manufacturer Skydio to supply short-range recon drones to the US Army
The Skydio X2D drone from Blue sUAS manufacturer Skydio was one of six SRR prototypes the military evaluated against its requirements. The US Army selected two systems to undergo a limited user test at the Army Test and Evaluation Command,…
Wing drone delivery service expands to Frisco and Little Elm, TX
Today, we learn that the Wing drone delivery service expands to Frisco and Little Elm in Texas. The residents of Frisco and Little Elm will be among the first people in the US, after Christiansburg, VA, to experience the Wing…
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs across the border with Mexico. A 249g weighing DJI Mini 2 flew 259 g of methamphetamine across the US border wall. On October 7, 2021, according to the affidavit,…
Norway deploys drones with radiation detectors to detect nuclear activities at sea
Five ships of the Norwegian Coast Guard will soon be provided with drones with radiation detectors as standard. The measure was taken due to concerns about the increasing number of nuclear ships and floating nuclear power plants in international waters…
Robin Radar extends range of drone detection systems with useful software update
The Dutch company Robin Radar Systems has made a software update available that increases the range of the drone detection systems ELVIRA and IRIS by a factor of two. The update is based on the latest developments in machine learning.…