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FAA drone registration and how to register your drone in 2021
In this video, I, Greg Reverdiau from the Pilot Institute, walk you through registering your drone for both recreational use and commercial use. The video also covers the scams to watch out for and what your FAA drone registration covers.…
Skydio 2 in stock and ready to ship. But who cares when DJI Mavic 3 is expected soon?
US dronemaker Skydio told its customers in an email to: ‘stop waiting and start doing.’ The company said that the Skydio 2 is now in stock and ready to ship. However, who cares when the new DJI Mavic 3 is…
Dutch drone makers develop autonomous drone swarm for Defense Dept.
The Dutch drone makers Delft Dynamics and Tective Robotics, in collaboration with TNO and Avalor AI, will develop an autonomous drone swarm that can be used by military personnel to collect tactical intelligence. The idea is that one operator can…
Blue sUAS purchased by Pentagon ‘8 to 14 times’ more expensive than DJI drones
Drones labeled “Blue sUAS” approved by the US Department of Defense are 8 to 14 times more expensive to purchase than the Chinese DJI drones they replace. In addition, users complain about the less broad usability of the Blue sUAS…
China demands companies like DJI to surrender with absolute loyalty
The NY Times had a really interesting article that shines a light on what the Chinese government expects of the private sector, which would include companies such as DJI. It says that the government demands from Chinese private businesses to…
EHang firefighting drone passes technical examination
Chinese passenger drone developer EHang announced this week that its manned EHang firefighting drone, the EH216F AAV, has successfully passed a technical examination by China’s National Fire-Fighting Equipment Quality Supervision Testing Center (NFFE). The company reports this in a press…
DJI Mini SE shows up in North America retail store
Today we received this photo, showing the DJI Mini SE at a retail location in North America. The image came from one of our long-time sources, Mr. D. Thank you!
FAA approves BNSF Railway use Skydio drones for remote inspections
US rail company BNSF Railway has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct drone inspections out of the pilot’s line of sight (BVLOS). The exemption is partly based on the advanced obstacle detection and a high degree…
Fascinating drone hyperlapse of migrating sheep created with DJI Mavic 2 Pro
I had never thought that a herd of sheep could be so entertaining until now! A flock of migratory sheep was photographed by drone photographer Lior Patel using his DJI Mavic 2 Pro, which he used to shoot this amazing…
Autel launches customer survey for future drones
Autel Robotics launched a customer survey to inquire about your preferences for new Autel products and future drone. Filling in the survey will take less than 10 minutes and not only will you help Randall Warnas plot a new course…
German researchers develop rescue drone that recognizes calls for help
German researchers have developed a rescue drone that can recognize calls for help from people on the ground and link a position to it. The aim is to be able to start aid faster and more effectively after a natural…
DJI loses market share in US to Autel and Skydio, says Skywatch
DJI’s market share in the United States has declined by 7% since 2018 in favor of competitors Autel Robotics and Skydio. That reports the American insurance company SkyWatch, based on a recent survey among customers. In 2018, 94% of commercial…