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A 10-year-old Louisiana girl is now home safe after an Arkansas company used a DJI drone to help locate her. The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that the girl was found around 11 p.m. on Sunday, thanks to the efforts of Drone Management Services from Magnolia, Arkansas. Drone to the Rescue The girl was reported…
San Francisco police have been using drones to catch car break-in suspects and investigate sideshows for months, but internal emails reveal the department knowingly broke the law by purchasing these crime-fighting tools. Now, the SFPD is asking city leaders to approve the drones retroactively, after ignoring warnings from within its own ranks, reports The San…
So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in Arizona, three in New Mexico, two in Colorado, and one each in Wyoming, Nevada, Oregon,…
A Russian national living in Sarasota, Florida, was arrested on Monday for smuggling, money laundering, and illegally exporting technology that could be used in drone production to Russia. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the charges, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations, reports Reuters. The Charges and Allegations The indictment alleges that Denis Postovoy,…
The DJI Air 3S drone is in the FCC database, signaling an imminent launch. This appearance typically precedes an official release by 2–6 weeks.
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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.…
A tense standoff in downtown Olympia, Washington, was defused thanks to the strategic deployment of a high-tech drone. The incident, which took place on Thursday, showcased the effectiveness of drone technology in law enforcement operations, according to KOMO News. SWAT Team Deploys Special Drone The Thurston County SWAT team responded to a call for assistance…
Drones Revolutionizing Cattle Management: UK’s Groundbreaking Project The University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has secured a $910,000 grant from the USDA to develop and refine drone technology in cattle management. This five-year project, titled “Precision Livestock Management: Cattle Monitoring and Herding Using Cooperative Drones,” aims to revolutio
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Since the launch of the DJI Neo, I’ve received many excellent questions about its functionality and capabilities, which I’ll address in upcoming videos. One of the most common questions I’ve been asked on YouTube and my other social media channels is about controller compatibility. Perhaps you’re considering…
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. I’ve been asked quite a bit about the DJI Neo and whether it supports return to home. Indeed, it does. If you’re using one of the controllers like the DJI RC2 (which I’m using today), the RCN3, or any of the FPV gear, it supports return to…
DJI Neo Focus Track: A Comprehensive Guide Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. A couple of days ago, I uploaded a video demonstrating the DJI Neo following me on a bike. The DJI Neo does an excellent job at tracking; it’s super easy to deploy. Press a button, and it will automatically start…
Matternet, a leading urban drone delivery platform developer, has achieved a significant milestone in expanding its operations across Europe. The company announced that it had been granted the first Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) for higher-risk “SAIL III” operations. Game-Changing Certification Details This certification is a…
NATO’s facing a growing dilemma as Russian drones and missiles increasingly violate member states’ airspace. This info comes from a recent report by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, highlighting the alliance’s struggle to respond effectively without escalating the conflict. Airspace Violations Becoming More Common The frequency of these incursions is on the rise: These violations are…
Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov is a man on a mission. He’s not a soldier, but he’s playing a crucial role in the Russia-Ukraine war. Flash is a radio enthusiast turned drone expert, using his knowledge to help Ukrainian troops combat the constant threat of drones. His story, as told by MIT Technology Review, is one of…
Russia has reportedly started producing a new long-range attack drone called the Garpiya-A1, which uses Chinese engines and parts. This drone has been deployed in the war in Ukraine, causing damage to critical infrastructure and resulting in both civilian and military casualties. The information comes from two sources from a European intelligence agency and documents…
Raj M. Shah and Christopher M. Kirchhoff highlight a pivotal moment in military history, comparing the impact of AI-powered drones to the Maxim gun’s revolution in warfare, in a recent New York Times essay. The withdrawal of U.S.-provided M1A1 Abrams tanks from Ukraine due to Russian kamikaze drones signals a shift towards autonomous, AI-driven warfare.…
Today, I’ll give you five tips on how to get the most out of your DJI Neo. Let’s get started. Tip 1: Explore Different Control Methods My first tip is to take advantage of the various ways you can control this drone to get the most out of it. What I mean by that is…
Hey everyone, welcome back to another video! I hope you’re all doing great today. Today is a special day because I’ll be taking my brand new DJI Neo for its first flight. I just got the drone yesterday and managed to activate it, charge it up, bind it to my devices, and update the firmware…
The DJI Neo and the Phantom X Concept Yesterday, I made a video about the DJI Neo and how versatile this drone is. It got me thinking about the Phantom X concept. I’m not sure if anyone has seen or remembers this video posted to YouTube on DJI’s page, but it was uploaded eight years…
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. We’ve got five stories for you this week. We’ll discuss a drone ban update, a Green Day concert paused for a drone flight, a partnership between Flir and AirData, the use of a drone to recover a stolen vehicle, and SkyBrowse updates. House Votes to Pass the Countering…
In a recent incident, drone sightings led to a temporary halt of air traffic at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport, Sweden’s largest airport. The disruption, which occurred overnight on September 8-9, 2024, highlights the growing concerns about drone safety and security near airports. According to a Reuters report, the airport was closed from approximately 11:00 PM GMT…
In a move that’s more about politics than policy, House Republicans are pushing through a series of bills aimed at showing they’re tough on China. While many of these bills are unlikely to become law due to Democratic opposition, one that stands out is the unanimous support for banning drone surveillance equipment made by DJI…
DJI has officially announced the launch of its Osmo Action 5 Pro on September 19, 2024, at 9 AM EDT. This new action camera is shaping up to be a worthy competitor to the GoPro Hero 13 Black, with some notable improvements over its predecessor. Pricing and Specs for the DJI Action 5 Pro The…
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