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GoPro launches GoPro Hero10 Black Bones, an ultra-light 5K action cam for FPV drones
From now on, that hassle is no longer necessary thanks to the new GoPro Hero10 Black Bones, which has been specially developed for use in
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Tamron is working on 28-75mm and 28-80mm zooms for drones
Lens manufacturer Tamron is working behind the scenes on two zoom lenses that are especially suitable for use in combination with drones and gimbals. These are 28-75mm f/4 and 28-80mm f/4.5 zoom lenses with a compact form factor and minimal shifting of the center of gravity when zooming. This is according to a patent application…
FAA
Volatus Aerospace provides 30 thermal drones and training to Ukraine
Drone solutions provider Volatus Aerospace has started to deliver intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (“ISR”) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), which include 30 thermal drones, to organizations in Ukraine. Volatus Aerospace supplies the thermal drones to a consortium of organizations that are focused on the three critical areas of support, medical supplies, non-lethal military equipment,
Netherlands
Drone flight control startup Fusion Engineering raises €700k to create the future of drones today
Fusion Engineering, a Dutch flight control startup based in Delft, announced that it has raised €700k in its first investment round.
Bell
How to geolocate drone videos to document war crimes in Ukraine
This article explains how you can geolocate drone videos and even determine the approximate time and date the footage was shot using freely...
Russia
Drone footage shows Russian army dug trenches in highly radioactive area of Chernobyl
According to drone footage from Ukraine's military released last week by Energoatom, the state-owned operator of Ukraine's nuclear power plants,
Ukraine
Russian Orlan-10 drone features a Canon camera, duct tape, and bottle top
Video shows a Ukrainian soldier taking apart a Russian military drone, called the Orlan-10 that features a Canon camera, duct tape, and a bottle top.
DJI
Leaked DJI Inspire 3 photos show a crashed prototype drone
Check out these leaked photos of the DJI Inspire 3. As you can see, the drone is severely damaged with a broken leg, making it officially a news story for the category “Breaking News,” as OsitaLV quipped. The photos of the damaged DJI Inspire 3 prototype drone were first leaked by DealsDrone and later shared…
DJI
DJI Mini 3 pricing leaked. Mini drone prices may cause sticker shock
DJI Mini 3 pricing was leaked on Twitter. If these prices are correct, then get ready for the new DJI mini drone to come with a max price tag. Last week, we reported that the DJI Mini 3 is likely to arrive before the end of this month. Today we can share with you the…
Russia
Ukrainian drone chases Russian soldier back to his unit
Check out this video in which a Ukrainian drone chases a Russian soldier back to his unit. Apparently, the Russian soldier spotted the drone from...
DJI
DJI Mini 3 release date might be in April
The DJI Mini 3 release date might be as soon as April 27th or 28th according to new rumors. In a tweet today, long-time DJI leaker DealsDrone
Police
Man falls to his death at Hawk’s Nest in effort to retrieve crashed drone
A drone pilot from fell to his death at Hawk's Nest, a scenic location outside Port Jervis, NY in an effort to retrieve his crashed drone.
DJI
Ongoing DJI Mavic 3 GPS problems fixed “within the next two months,” drone maker promises
If you are the owner of DJI’s latest flagship drone, you are likely to have experienced the DJI Mavic 3 GPS problems during your recent flights. The DJI Mavic 3 can at times take a very long time (5-10 minutes) to acquire enough GPS signals for a safe drone flight at a higher altitude and…
DJI
A police officer lost control of crashed drone, a DJI Matrice 210 according to AAIB report
A Dorset Police officer lost control of a crashed drone during a police operation over Poole, in the United Kingdom, in November 2020. According to a drone incident report that was released today, a police officer operating a drone lost control of the unmanned aircraft before it slammed into a home in the Park Lane…
Bell
Groceries delivered by drone for Dallas residents starting today
Residents of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, can have their groceries delivered by drone from drugstore chain Walgreens starting today. To this end...
DJI
DJI discounts DJI Mavic 3, FPV, Air 2, and Air 2s as new drones are anticipated
DJI discounts are rumored to start this month. The drone maker will discount the DJI Mavic 3, FPV, Air 2, and Air 2s. In a tweet, long-term DJI leaker
Police
First responders use a drone to quickly locate drowning couple in Texas
During flooding and a tornado warning that affected much of North Texas, five people were saved early yesterday morning by first responders and a drone unit from the Garland and Mesquite police and fire departments. According to a social media post, Mesquite police received a phone call from a couple who said they were drowning…
FPV
How the FPV drone shots for ‘Ambulance’ were made
In the new movie Ambulance there is a frantic pursuit. Many FPV drone shots or action shots were made using a so-called cinelifter.
Amazon
Amazon delivery drone crashed and caused fire says FAA report
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report, an Amazon delivery drone sparked a fire last summer when it crashed.
Wingcopter
German Airways and Wingcopter enter into partnership for offshore drone delivery
Zeitfracht Group has entered into a partnership with drone manufacturer Wingcopter, offshore drone delivery to wind farms and sailing ships.
Parrot
Why are bomb-dropping drones so important for the Ukrainian military?
Former Royal Marine and now documentary maker, Emile Ghessen takes us inside the lab where Ukraine makes bomb-dropping drones.
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Pro shown in video and photos. Release imminent?
Today, the DJI Mini 3 Pro shows up in photos and even a video online. This sub-250-gram drone seems to deserve the title Pro when you look…
Skydio
Skydio firmware update unlocks drone’s features to heat up competition
Earlier today, Skydio released a new Skydio firmware update that unlocks new features on the autonomous drone. Will the ‘made-in-the-USA’ be able to heat up the competition with DJI now? Let’s take a closer look. “Today, Skydio is taking the first step towards automating the menial tasks humans are faced with on a day-to-day basis,…
DJI
Ukrainian army uses DJI Mavic 3 to precisely guide mortars onto Russian troops
The Ukrainian army uses the DJI Mavic 3 with its powerful 28x hybrid zoom functionality to help guide mortars onto the positions of the Russian invaders. In an earlier post today, we reported that Ukraine has continued to buy DJI drones by the thousands. The Ukrainian army acquired 2,372 quadcopters, including many DJI drones and…
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