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Drone prototypes face severe Icelandic conditions during test
If testing in Iceland this summer is successful, robots and drone prototypes working together will aid the exploration of rocky places like Mars.
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A drone interrupts a firefighting helicopter in Oregon
On Monday, a drone that was flying over a fire that was burning in Medford, Oregon, caused a firefighting helicopter to leave the airspace in the
DJI
One drone flight, four water samples? Yes, with Nero Poli.
The system is called Nero Poli and can take up to four water samples in one drone flight, to a maximum depth of three meters or ten feet. It is also
DJI
DJI Mavic 3, Avata, Air2S, Mini 3 Pro, M30 and Wingtra are ready for Remote ID!
Many DJI drones such as the DJI Mavic 3, Avata, Air2S, Mini 3 Pro, M30, and the WingtraOne Gen II are already in compliance for Remote ID!
Remote ID
Remote ID for Drones not be enforced on drone makers until December 16, 2022
This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Remote ID for Drones will effectively be delayed until December 16th, 2022.
FLIR Systems
Teledyne FLIR launches SIRAS drone with both thermal and optical zoom camera
With the introduction of SIRAS, Teledyne FLIR is taking a different tack, and the company will now supply drones to professional users.
Matternet
Matternet M2 delivery drone first to achieve FAA Type Certification
Matternet is the first drone delivery startup to receive FAA Type Certification for its M2 delivery drone. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA
DJI
DJI teaser video seems to confirm launch of DJI Action 3 on September 14th
DJI tweeted a teaser video and announcement that, according to the leakers, couldn't be anything else but the new DJI Action 3 camera!
Autel Robotics
Autel EVO II Enterprise and thermal drones discounted up to $920
Autel Robotics announced that the current generation Autel EVO II Enterprise and thermal drones are discounted up to $920. Keep in mind that...
Netherlands
EASA reports significant decrease in (near) drone collisions
The report shows that the number of (near) drone collisions has fallen sharply since 2018. In 2021, only one serious incident was recorded.
DJI
Frenchman takes FPV drone flying very literally
What would it be like to be aboard an FPV drone yourself? This French videographer and FPV drone pilot Stéphane Couchoud strapped a brand
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 Classic camera drone shows up in newly leaked photos
Newly leaked photos show the DJI Mavic 3 Classic camera drone in greater detail. The photos were shared online by long-term DJI leaker.
Autel Robotics
6 New Autel EVO II V3 drones to be introduced at IFA 2022 in Berlin
Autel Robotics has announced that it will present six new Autel EVO II V3 drones today at the IFA 2022 consumer electronics trade show in Berlin.
Police
Thermal camera drone helped rescuers find lost kayaker within minutes
On Tuesday night, a thermal camera drone assisted rescuers in locating a lost kayaker adrift on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Police got a 911 call from a guy who said he had lost communication with another kayaker on the river and had drifted downstream, unable to exit. According to Deerfield Fire Chief Darren Melnik,…
DJI
DJI Hasselblad camera to be released on September 7th, at 9 a.m. EST
According to this photo, we can expect a DJI Hasselblad camera to be released on September 7th at 9 p.m. The photo was shared online...
DJI
DJI Rumors: DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone to be released?
Just as we finish one DJI rumors story, we receive this photo of what might be the next DJI drone to come to market, the DJI Mavic 3 Classic. It would indeed be a classic DJI move to introduce a less expensive version of a particular drone model months after its initial release. DJI released…
DJI
DJI Rumors: cheaper DJI Mini 3 to be released in September
The latest DJI rumors indicate that we might see a dressed-down DJI Mini 3, a non-Pro version if you will, appear in September. The DJI Mini 3 Pro is a very capable but not necessarily cheap DJI drone. It seems like it would make sense to introduce a cheaper version with fewer bells and whistles.…
Amazon
Privacy watchdog EFF concerned about drones flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
Privacy watchdog, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is concerned about drone flights Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) of the pilot.
FAA
Lawsuit challenging NYC Drone Restrictions is allowed to proceed
U.S. District Judge Eric Vitaliano of the Eastern District of New York ruled that Xizmo Media Productions' lawsuit challenging NYC Drone Restrictions
Police
Rogue drones halt Mount Helena firefighting efforts
Part of Mount Helena was destroyed by fire on Sunday. However, owing to the deployment of civilian, rogue drones, air assaults were temporarily
Spain
Air traffic at Madrid’s Barajas Airport disrupted by drones
On Monday, the presence of drones in the vicinity of Adolfo-Suarez-Barajas Airport in Madrid forced the cancellation of at least seven flights...
China
Taiwan fired warning shots at a Chinese drone near island
Reuters reported that Taiwan had fired warning shots at a Chinese drone that flew close to an offshore island. According to a military spokesperson
Netherlands
Marechaussee confiscates drone at Het Loo Palace in The Netherlands
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee has seized a drone that was flown over the territory of Paleis Het Loo. An aerial platform from the fire brigade
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise camera leaked in photo
This photo was shared on social media by DealsDrone, showing the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise camera in great detail. The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise
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