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Airbus

Drone News: Drone Layoffs, Cessna 172 Drone Crash, and Investors for Airbus’ Zephyr Project

Amazon and other drone companies are laying off employees. A follow-up on a crash that happened between a drone and a Cessna 172.

Greg ReverdiauJan 27

Bell

It only takes 60 seconds to turn the drone on and help with a police investigation

The Papillion Police Department in Nebraska recently established a drone unit, which uses the technology to assist with ongoing investigations. It only takes 60 seconds for the Autel police drone to power up, and before you know it, it is assisting the authorities in their investigation. “From the time we show up, get our markers…

Haye KestelooJan 25

DJI

Is The Consumer Drone Market Dying in 2023?

Is the consumer drone market dying? No, that is not clickbait because it’s actually what it feels like. I just got back from CES 2023, the Consumer Electronics Show, which I’ve actually renamed the Cool Electronics Show because most of the stuff that you see there really isn’t for consumers. But regardless, the typical grind…

Billy KyleJan 24

Police drone with thermal camera locates suspects on its first official flight

DJI

Police drone with thermal camera locates suspect on its first official flight

During its first official mission, a police drone with a thermal camera helped find a suspect quickly who was hiding in the woods in Ohio.

Haye KestelooJan 24

DJI Mini 3 Pro - Budget Accessories You Might Need

DJI

DJI Mini 3 Pro – Budget Drone Accessories You Might Need

What I'd like to show you today are some budget accessories for your Mini 3 and your Mini 3 Pro. Now, all of these products are from a company

Russ 51 DronesJan 23

Amazon

Amazon Prime Air lays off 80% of flight operations personnel

Today, we learn that Amazon Prime Air, the drone delivery business, laid off around 80% of its flight operations personnel without a proper warning. According to a now-former Amazon employee, personnel in all of Amazon’s drone delivery business locations, including Lockeford, College Station, Seattle, and Pendleton, are affected. The unexpected layoffs have also impacted the Amazon…

Haye KestelooJan 20