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Blue sUAS

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.

Wiebe de JagerJul 21

DJI

China demands companies like DJI to surrender with absolute loyalty

The NY Times had an article that shines a light on what the Chinese government expects of the private sector, which would include DJI.

Haye KestelooJul 20

China

EHang firefighting drone passes technical examination

Chinese passenger drone developer EHang announced this week that its firefighting drone, the EH216F AAV, has successfully passed a technical

Wiebe de JagerJul 19

DJI

DJI Mini SE shows up in North America retail store

We received this photo of the DJI Mini SE at a retail location in North America. The images came from one of our long-time sources, Mr. D.

Haye KestelooJul 17

Skydio X2

FAA approves BNSF Railway use Skydio drones for remote inspections

The exemption is partly based on the advanced obstacle detection and a high degree of autonomy that the Skydio drones offer. The drones will

Wiebe de JagerJul 16

Video

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 hyperlapse view.

Wiebe de JagerJul 12

Autel Robotics

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...

Haye KestelooJul 9

German researchers develop rescue drone that can recognize calls for help

First Responders

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.

Wiebe de JagerJul 9

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