Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Latvia’s runaway drone flew unlicensed
Latvia’s runaway drone was flying without a license. The drone was lost midflight and remained missing for two weeks before it was found high up in the trees.
Drone video to honor veterans and fallen heroes on Memorial Day 2020
Take a minute to watch this drone video that honors our veterans and fallen heroes on Memorial Day. The video was posted on the Washington State Veterans Cemetery Facebook page.
Police drone and helicopter deployed for car chase
A driver took of in his car after being stopped by police. This caused a massive chase involving a police drone and helicopter.
INTERPOL Framework for Responding to a Drone Incident for First Responders and Digital Forensics Practitioners
As many member countries continue to report an increase in the use of drones by criminals, INTERPOL released its Framework for Responding to a Drone Incident today. The 131-page document provides guidelines for First Responders and Digital Forensics Practitioners on…
DJI’s ‘Game of Drones’ culture threatens to break up the drone maker
Against a background of growing distrust of China in the United States, DJI is under significant pressure from the Federal Government that questions the company’s intentions and alleges that its drones spy for the Chinese government. The intensifying focus on…
DJI’s Brendan Schulman talks about drones, DJI, China, data security in this must-listen podcast
In this podcast, Brendan Schulman, Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs at DJI, talks about drones, the history of DJI, China, data security, regulatory challenges, and a host of other issues. If you are active in the drone industry…
Comparing DJI drones: Mavic Mini, Mavic Air, Mavic Air 2, Mavic 2 Pro, Zoom and Phantom 4 Pro
This video does a great job comparing the following DJI drones: the Mavic Mini, Mavic Air, Mavic Air 2, Mavic 2 Pro, Zoom, and the Phantom 4 Pro. In the video, Jeven Dovey explains the main difference between these different…
Mosquito-inspired drone lights up and avoids crash
Apparently mosquitoes have some special skill set that enables them to fly in the dark without bumping into objects. Researchers have now found out how these pesky insects are able to do this and you used that knowledge to build…
Diver retrieves DJI Mavic Pro 2 from a lake [video]
Professional diver and Youtuber Benjamminoutdoors retrieves a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone from the bottom of a lake north of Tampa, Florida. The owner had called him after she had accidentally downed her drone in the water. Update from Benjamminoutdoors:…
Why are the latest DJI drones not available in flagship Hong Kong stores?
DJI’s most recent drones, such as the Mavic Air 2, are reported missing from the company’s flagship stores in Hong Kong. Does this have anything to do with the tense relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China? The photo shows the…
COVID-19: Disinfecting with drones at Chicagoland Park, Illinois
Aerial Influence just posted this video on YouTube that shows how the company is using the DJI Agras MG-1S and the DJI Agras T16 drones to disinfect the Chicagoland Park and kill the Coronavirus. This was merely a test and…
PowerEgg X weatherproof drone now available
Some people got quite excited when they first saw the PowerEgg X weatherproof drone at CES earlier this year. To be honest, I had my doubts about this drone and they were later confirmed in tests that appeared on Youtube.…