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Blue sUAS or US-made drones don’t cut it for Ukraine
Blue sUAS, or U.S. made drones fail to meet Ukraine's needs due to their high deployment costs. This is in contrast to Chinese-made drones
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Chinese-made Drones to the Rescue: Protecting New York Beachgoers from Sharks
While great for marine ecology, it's nerve-wracking for swimmers, surfers. But officials have found an innovative solution, Chinese-made drones.
DJI
Choosing the Right DJI Drone: Kai Wong’s Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to drones, DJI certainly reigns supreme in the consumer and prosumer markets. In his recent video, Kai Wong delved into...
Aloft
Skydio Quits Consumer Drones, Aloft’s Live Streaming, Prime Air Update, Upcoming Events
Welcome to this week's UAS news update. We have four stories to discuss, touching on everything from Skydio leaving the consumer market.
DJI
Warning Issued: All DJI Apps on Google Play Deemed Fraudulent
DJI, the leading drone manufacturer, has warned all its users: any DJI apps found on the Google Play Store are imposters. The company stressed
Skydio
Skydio Halts Consumer Drone Sales, Shifts Focus to Professionals
Four years after releasing the Skydio 2, a drone famed for its unique autonomous object tracking and advanced cinematic features like KeyFrame
United States
Drone Captures Lifeguards’ Heroic Human Chain to Rescue Boogie Boarder in Florida
Over the waves off Flagler Beach, Florida, a drone piloted by Joseph Osborne captured a stirring sight: lifeguards hastily forming a human chain
DJI
Ukraine’s Drones Defy Russian Jamming: A Mysterious Turn in the Sky
In the early stages of the war, Russia's sophisticated electronic warfare seemed invincible, taking down a staggering 90% of Ukraine's drones.
Amazon
Amazon Prime Air Faces Challenges After Key Executives Depart
In a significant development, Amazon's ambitious drone delivery project, Prime Air, has seen the departure of two pivotal figures.
DJI
Countryside Illinois Police Department receives DJI M30T drone
The Countryside Illinois Police Department took delivery of a DJI M30T police drone to help keep their community safe.
DJI
DJI’s Next Sensation? Rumored DJI Mini 4 Drone Sparks Excitement
Today, a buzz swept through the drone community. A video surfaced on Twitter, allegedly showcasing DJI’s upcoming Mini 4 drone. The clip, shared by long-time DJI leaker Igor Bogdanov, a.k.a. Quadro_News, hints at the latest successor in DJI’s mini drone lineup. The footage features what appears to be a DJI employee maneuvering the drone with…
DJI
DJI Sets a New Bar in Cinematography with Revolutionary Transmission System
DJI recognized globally as a forerunner in civilian drones and camera technology, announced their latest: the DJI Transmission (Standard Combo)
Skydio
Skydio’s Ascend 2023: A Pioneering Leap in Drone Tech
A drone event is taking to the skies on September 20, 2023, at 10 am PST. Dubbed "Ascend 2023," this virtual affair from Skydio promises
Search & Rescue
Despite NY’s Drone Surveillance, Shark Strikes at Rockaway Beach
In the aftermath of this unsettling event, the NYPD's Technical Assistance Response Unit took to the skies, deploying drones to surveil the area.
India
India Tightens Security: Bars Chinese Parts in Military Drones
In a move escalating security concerns, India has taken a stringent step against using Chinese-made components in its military drones.
DJI
DJI Air 3 Active Track: Ultimate Test & Tips Video
Every single shot you’ll see in this video, including all these right now, was recorded on the DJI Air 3 in Active Track mode, meaning it was in fully autonomous tracking mode. I’ve been using it over the past month or so, so I have a good sense of where it excels and where it…
DJI
DJI Air 3 FULL ActiveTrack Flight – Fully Autonomous!
So this is the benchmark that we've run with pretty much every single drone that's come out within the past couple of years - a full Active Track flight.
Amazon
A New Era for Postal Service: Drone Mail Delivery Service Take Flight in Orkney, Britain
But for the inhabitants of Orkney, these disruptions are becoming a thing of the past as Britain's first drone mail delivery service takes flight.
DJI
FAA Symposium/AAM Summit, Pyka Pelican Spray, China Drone Export Restrictions
We have three stories for you this week. The first one is from the FAA Symposium and the AAM Summit currently taking place.
Canada
Winnipeg’s Drone Strike Against Mosquitoes
Winnipeg, looking for new ways to control the buzzing mosquito population, has turned to the sky. A pilot project using drones for mosquito control
DJI
China Tightens Control on Drone Exports Amid Global Security Concerns
In a bid to safeguard national security and interests, China declared that it would tighten controls on the export of drones and related equipment.
Turkey
Indonesia buys drones worth $300 mln from Turkish Aerospace
Indonesia has bought 12 new drones from Turkish Aerospace worth $300 million, its defense ministry said on Tuesday, the latest in a series
Ukraine
Ukraine Turbocharges Defence with Drone Service Center
They signed an agreement to establish a service center dedicated to drone repair and maintenance, announcing the Ukraine Defense Ministry.
DJI
Chinese DJI Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland’s Enforcement
Maryland law enforcement uses DJI drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also
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