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DJI Mavic 3 not shown in patent filing
The DJI patent filing that was shown at the end of last week does not show the DJI Mavic 3. Instead, these drawings go back to another filing from August 30, 2017, and explain DJI’s folding mechanism as it is…
Flytrex tests deliveries by drone in North Dakota and North Carolina
Flytrex is testing deliveries by drone in North Dakota and North Carolina and if you thought that drone deliveries were still off in the distant future. Well, then you haven’t spoken yet with Yariv Bash, Co-Founder, and CEO of Flytrex,…
EHang 216 performs sightseeing flights with passengers on board
On July 14, the EHang 216 performed sightseeing flights with passengers on board in Yantai, a coastal city in East China. As part of the EHang ‘World Flight Tour’, four passengers took scenic flights around Yantai’s Fisherman’s Wharf, a popular…
Koko Crater Summit closed this morning for drone survey work
The tramway leading up to Koko Crater Summit in Hawaii will be closed off to the public this Tuesday morning as drone survey work is being performed.
Matternet M2 drone used by UPS Flight Forward in new hospital delivery network
The Matternet M2 drone will be used by UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) in a new hospital delivery network at Wake Forest Baptist Health in North Carolina. The new service will carry patient-specific time- and temperature-sensitive medicines and PPE for medical…
North Dakota DOT uses drones for flood season
The North Dakota Department of Transportation received waivers at the end of March to start using drones for flood season and in emergency response situations. North Dakota DoT uses drones for flood season The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT)…
Drone halts Honolulu firefighters during battle with large fire in Waianae
A drone stops Honolulu firefighters during their battle with a large brush fire on Waianae. Honolulu Fire spokesman Capt. Jeffrey Roache said that helicopters resumed aerial operations after the drone operator was found and ordered to land his unmanned aircraft.
Drone News – Fri June 26, 2020
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an…
Turkey has swarming suicide drones ready for export
Turkey reportedly has plans to buy more than 500 quadcopter drones of the Kargu type that could be used as suicide drones, could be operated in swarms, and could be ready for export.
Lenin-shaped Siberian forest captured in drone photo
Can’t see the forest for the trees? Well, then check out this Lenin-shaped Siberian forest that is only visible from the air and is stunningly captured in this drone photo.
Next FAA Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting on Friday, June 19 from 12-3 PM ET.
The next Federal Aviation Administration’s Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting will take place on Friday, June 19 from 12-3 PM ET. You will be able to follow it live on Twitter, Facebook, or Youtube. FAA Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting…
Drone News – Tue June 16, 2020
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an…