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How military and civilian DJI drones are used in Ukraine – Special
Military, and civilian DJI drones are used extensively in Ukraine to frustrate the advance of enemy Russian forces. Not only has the Ministry of Defense called on owners of civilian drones to use their devices for combat, but there are…
Ukraine military asks citizens to bring drones to monitor the Russian army in Kyiv
According to a new Facebook post by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, all residents of Kyiv who own unmanned aircraft are being urged to bring their drones to monitor the Russian army in Kyiv. Even if people aren’t particularly skilled at…
Why drone delivery has failed to deliver on its promises
In 2013, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos surprised friends and foes with the announcement that Amazon would be using drones to deliver packages to customers. FedEx, UPS and DHL later followed with plans for parcel delivery drones. But in 2022, drone…
DJI RC Plus shows up unexpectedly in FCC Filings today
Today, we noticed in the FCC Filings that a new DJI product is on its way. It is called the DJI RC Plus or the DJI Remote Controller Plus. The real question here is with which new DJI drone will…
Firmware update for EVO Nano and Lite drones add 11 new features and fixes
Autel Robotics latest drones, the Evo Nano and Lite series receive a new firmware update that adds 24/2548/50 FPS video options, solves the Jello effect issue for the Nano drone, adds manual focus, adds customizable time stamping, and offers a…
Can this wicked-fast, sub-250-gram rocket drone hit 250 kph?
Check out this video from QuadMovr in which he’s trying to break 250 kph (156 mph) with this sub-250-gram rocket drone. The goal of the project was to achieve at least 250 kph with a mostly 3D printed sub-250g quad.…
Former congressman wanted to blast drone with shotgun but gets bill approved instead
Former Utah congressman, Jason Chaffetz said that he wanted to get his shotgun and blast a drone out of the yard. Instead, he got a bill approved to study and specify criminal liability for drone operators. On a Saturday morning…
Ecoflow Delta Max will keep your drones easily charged during remote operations
How to keep your drones charged during remote operations? Meet the EcoFlow DELTA Max power station. If you need a power source to keep your drones, cameras, laptop, and other equipment fully charged when conducting a drone operation in a…
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs across the border with Mexico. A 249g weighing DJI Mini 2 flew 259 g of methamphetamine across the US border wall. On October 7, 2021, according to the affidavit,…
DJI maintains close ties to Chinese government new documents show
The Washington Post just reported that Chinese drone maker DJI maintains close ties to the Chinese government and received state funding, despite repeated claims to the contrary. DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer has always denied that it had received…
Drone pilot detained after flying UAS over Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf’s house
On Sunday, a drone pilot was detained in Sweden after flying his unmanned aircraft over the home of King Carl XVI Gustaf. According to police, the man was apprehended near Drottningholm Castle one of Sweden’s Royal Palaces on Sunday afternoon.…
Wingcopter signs 16M contract with drone delivery company Spright
German drone company, Wingcopter signed a $16M contract with medical flight service provider Spright, which is currently building a health care drone delivery network across the US with more than 300 locations. Spright signed a purchase agreement with Wingcopter worth…