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Adapting to New Aviation Regulations In a move to adapt to the upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drone requirements, the Glen Carbon Police Department, in partnership with neighboring fire and police departments, has embarked on a significant upgrade of their drone fleet. This step reflects the department’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology for public safety…
Today, we'll be talking about hyperlapses with your drone, but we'll be focusing on one big part of the process, stabilization. Now, for those of you
Clarity on DJI Mini Drone RID Compliance In the evolving world of drone technology, staying informed about regulatory compliance is crucial for both hobbyists and commercial operators. After DJI’s latest firmware updates, there had been some confusion regarding the Remote ID (RID) compliance of DJI’s Mini 3 and Mini 4 Pro drones. Pilot Institute spoke…
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have five stories for you this week. Pilot Institute, that’s us! We are launching a new student community, and it’s massive. AUVSI jumps on the anti-Chinese bandwagon, which is not good. We also have NASA’s Ingenuity, which ends after 72 flights – this is amazing. Autel is…
Revolutionizing Pocketable Audio Recording: DJI’s Latest Firmware Update DJI, the leader in aerial photography systems, has released a significant firmware update for the DJI Mic 2, marking another stride in audio recording technology. As of January 31, 2024, firmware version v04.03.08.31 is available, bringing a host of new features and fixes to enhance user experience.…
The Rode Wireless Pro is the best small wireless system in 2024 for two reasons. It's not just because it records 32-bit internal float audio
The Rise and Fall of Pixy Drone Snap Inc., known for its popular social media app Snapchat, ventured into the drone market with its Pixy flying selfie camera drone. This bold move was a significant shift from its previous hardware project, the Snap Spectacles. However, after just four months, Snap faced a major setback. It…
What’s going on, guys? Billy here. With the brand new Mini 4 Pro from DJI, they included a new version of their Active Track system, called Active Track 360. To give you a quick rundown, this new feature has a new user interface that gives you more control over which direction the drone flies and…
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