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British cinematographer Rob Hardy used DJI’s innovative Ronin 4D to film Alex Garland’s 2024 movie ‘Civil War,’ pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Hollywood filmmaking. A Game-Changing Camera for a $50 Million Blockbuster The Ronin 4D, an $8,000 camera system, was used extensively to shoot ground-based, run-and-gun scenes in the $50 million Hollywood production.…
ANRA Technologies, a global leader in uncrewed traffic management (UTM) and operational solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Flyby Guys, a Finnish enterprise drone services provider. This collaboration aims to enhance ANRA’s capabilities in providing cutting-edge airspace management and operational services across Europe and beyond. Amit Ganjoo, CEO of ANRA Technologies, stated: “Col
US House Bans New DJI Drones: A Closer Look The US House of Representatives has just approved the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R. 2864), a bill aimed at banning the operation of new drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI in the United States. This move is part of a broader series of measures targeting China that…
A dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones, citing national security risks. In a letter seen by Reuters, the lawmakers, including Representatives Elise Stefanik, Ashley Hinson, and John Moolenaar, have asked the Agriculture Department and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to detail their effo
The continued effort by American lawmakers to ban DJI from selling its products in the United States is centered around the idea that it’s in the best interests of national security. However, many entities, including myself, believe this claim is egregiously misleading. We argue that our national security is not threatened by the sale or…
The FAA signed a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the use of Vantis as a safety mitigation for beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
ACSL, the Japanese drone maker, announced a new thermal camera for its SOTEN drone and the appointment of three advisory board members.
A Reddit user recently shared insights from disassembling a DJI Neo drone, offering a rare glimpse into the engineering behind this lightweight marvel. The post, shared by user Gaza4 on the r/DjiNeo subreddit, reveals fascinating details about the drone’s internal components and design philosophy. The accompanying image provides a clear view of the drone’s dismantled…
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