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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
A routine fishing trip off the coast of Waikiki, Hawaii, took an unexpected turn on Friday, August 30, when boaters stumbled across a mysterious object floating in the ocean. The sleek, bright yellow object, initially mistaken for a capsized boat, turned out to be a classified uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), believed to be linked to…
Recent reports indicate that Russian drones have violated the airspace of multiple NATO countries, including Romania and Latvia, according to the Associated Press and other sources. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Incident Details The violations occurred as Russia launched attacks on civilian targets and port infrastructure across the Danube River in…
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, we’re going to do some tracking tests with my e-bike and the DJI Neo, which I’m currently using to record this video. I’m capturing audio on the DJI Mic 2, and we’re about to go for a bike ride. I’ve set the tracking distance to “far,”…
DJI has recently released the new Neo drone, and one of its most interesting features is the ability to use voice control. This feature wasn’t available during my full review as I was using beta software at the time. Now that the DJI Neo is publicly available, this feature has been added via a firmware…
This is the new DJI Neo, and this is the gauntlet. Do you want to purchase DJI Care Refresh? Yeah, we’re going to need that. The test has three core components: If I haven’t killed it yet, we’re going to go trail running deeper into the woods to see how well it works. I’ve been…
The DJI Neo’s Versatility In my first video with the DJI Neo, we did our unboxing and first follow flight with the drone. I had it track me autonomously while I was on my OneWheel. I provided no input to the drone whatsoever; in fact, I didn’t even have a controller hooked up at the…
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…
Utah is gearing up for a futuristic mode of transportation: drone taxis. The Point, a 600-acre residential and commercial development in Draper, is seriously considering integrating drone taxis into its plans, according to Fox 13 Now. Located between Metro Salt Lake City and Metro Utah County, The Point aims to be an innovation hub, and…
In a series of tweets, tech enthusiast Igor Bogdanov has given us a sneak peek into what could be the specs of the upcoming DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. If these leaks are true, we’re in for some significant improvements over previous models. A Serious Boost in Camera and Video Capabilities The leaked specs suggest…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s dive into the details. DJI Neo Release First up this week, DJI finally released the Neo. We’ve covered many of the Neo leaks over the past few weeks, but here’s the official information: The Neo will be available for…
Southern Cross Drones secured a contract with the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) to provide state-of-the-art drone-in-a-box systems.
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.
Green Day was mid-song Wednesday night at Comerica Park in Detroit when the band suddenly ran off stage because of a drone threat. The incident, which caused a brief pause in the concert, highlights the growing concern over drones in public spaces. Drone Disrupts Green Day Concert The band was performing “Longview” when someone ran…
I’ve already recorded the intro to this video, but I felt it was important to share this story before we dive in. I’ve been flying drones for over seven and a half years, and until now, I’ve never been able to get my children interested in them. That changed with the DJI Neo. A Drone…
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, DJI has launched a brand new drone called the DJI Neo, and I think this drone is going to be very appealing to many types of users due to its capability and ease of use. It can go from an easy-to-use autonomous drone that can launch…
Alright, so it’s that time again! We’ve got a brand new drone from DJI, and in today’s video, we’re going to be unboxing it and taking it out for its very first flight. This video is going to be exciting because this is a brand new product line from DJI. It’s not a second, third,…
DJI has officially launched the DJI Neo, their lightest and most compact drone to date, weighing just under 5 ounces (135g). Designed to capture everyday moments with ease, the Neo is incredibly user-friendly, requiring no remote control and featuring a single “mode” button for QuickShots or voice operation. The drone can take off and land…
ACSL, the Japanese drone maker, announced a new thermal camera for its SOTEN drone and the appointment of three advisory board members.
Ukraine has developed an innovative balloon-carried electronic warfare system designed to detect enemy drone operators, offering a more comprehensive solution than tackling individual drones. The system, known as Aero Azimuth, points to a resurgence in interest in elevated sensors, especially those mounted on aerostats, reports The War Zone. The Aero Azimuth System Aero Azimuth was…
Members of the Caithness Diving Club made an unusual discovery during a recent dive at the Geo of Sclaites, Duncansby Head in Scotland. The divers found a DJI Mini drone at the bottom of the sea, complete with a memory card containing photos and videos of its owners, according to a report by BBC News.…
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…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone operations by adopting initial rules for wireless communications to control uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) safely. These new regulations, focusing on a portion of the 5 GHz spectrum band, aim to support the rapidly growing drone industry, according to Radio World. Spectrum Allocation…
Drone enthusiasts and aerial photographers have reason to celebrate as DJI unveils its latest innovation: the 75mm 1.8 lens for the Inspire 3 drone.
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