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DJI

DJI Avata 360 After 3 Months: The Best and Worst of Flying 360

Pilot Institute spent three months flying and editing the DJI Avata 360. Here is what is great, what is frustrating, and who DJI's first 360 drone is really for.

Greg ReverdiauSep 19

Police

Boston Police Drone Wrecks a Parked Car Six Days Into Its DFR Pilot

A BRINC Responder flown by Boston police fell onto a Mazda in Brighton on September 3, less than a week after BPD sold the program on safety.

Haye KestelooSep 19

Hand holding the DJI Mic Mini transmitter beside its open charging case

DJI

DJI Mic Mini Drops to $79 While DJI's Own US Store Is Empty

DJI Mic Mini is $79 at Amazon, $20 off list. DJI's own US store shows every configuration out of stock, and the Mic Mini 2 and 2S both skipped America.

Haye KestelooSep 18

Pilot Institute host presenting the weekly drone news update covering a police drone crash, DJI Neo 3 leaks, Wingcopter's recon drone, and a drone rescue

Drone as First Responder

Boston Police Drone Crashes on a Car Days After Its DFR Launch

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: a Boston police drone crashes, DJI Neo 3 leaks, Wingcopter unveils a new recon drone, and a search and rescue team in Canada uses drones to save a stranded climber. Let's get to it.

Greg ReverdiauSep 18

Zipline

Zipline Seeks $20 Billion Valuation With Part 108 Still Unsigned

Zipline is in talks to raise $1 billion at a $20 billion valuation, nearly triple its January price. The FAA rule its US plan needs is still unpublished.

Haye KestelooSep 17

DJI SDR Transmission 2 receiver mounted on camera rig with monitor showing wireless video feed

DJI

DJI Prices SDR Transmission 2 at €349. The US Isn't On The List

DJI launched the SDR Transmission 2 worldwide at £309 and €349. The FCC Covered List keeps it off American sets, where the 2024 model sold for $549.

Haye KestelooSep 17

Zipline

Zipline Answers Safety Questions on the Record. Amazon and Wing Don't

DroneXL sent Amazon, Wing and Zipline the same drone delivery safety questions on one deadline. One company answered. Its answers are published in full.

Haye KestelooSep 16

A hand holds the DJI Osmo 360 II camera up toward the lens with mountains and trees in the background.

DJI

DJI Osmo 360 II Review: 1-Inch Sensors, 8K60 and User-Replaceable Lenses Put to the Test

Jake Sloan takes the DJI Osmo 360 II into the forests and rocks to test its new 1-inch type sensors, 8K60 video, Spotlight Follow, low light and swappable lenses.

Jake SloanSep 15

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