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Danes create self-charging drone that uses a high-voltage line
A team of researchers at the University of Southern Denmark has succeeded in creating a self-charging drone that can recharge itself by clinging
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EASA publishes regulations for drone taxis in urban environments
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is the first aviation authority in the world to publish draft regulations for the use of drone taxis in urban
DJI
Police investigate drone flights up to 4,600 feet in altitude in The Netherlands
In at least one case, a DJI Mini 2 drone was flown at an altitude of more than 10 times the maximum permitted drone flights height of 120 meters...
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 Best Controller? DJI RC Pro vs RC vs RC-N1
Today is about a quick hands-on video diving into the compatibility of the DJI RC with the Mavic 3. As of today, a firmware update has been released
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Pro starts shipping pre-orders in North America
Today, DJI sent out a communication saying that the DJI Mini 3 Pro is now available to customers in North America. The DJI mini drone started...
China
Building your own Raspberry Pi drone has never been easier
Today, there are even ready-made kits for sale that contain all the parts you need, such as the Raspberry Pi Drone Kit from Drone Dojo.
DJI
DJI RC can now be bought separately for $309 or together with the DJI Mavic 3
DJI RC, the remote controller that was first introduced with the DJI Mini 3 Pro, can now be bought separately for $309 or with the DJI Mavic 3.
DJI
DJI Fly App update available for iOS and Android – v1.6.8
A new version of the DJI Fly app is available by the world's largest drone maker, DJI. The new version v1.6.8 primarily benefits the DJI Mini 3 Pro.
Counter-Drone
Rheinmetall laser weapon successfully tested during counter-drone exercise
German defense company Rheinmetall conducted a successful counter-drone test with a prototype laser weapon that can shoot unwanted drones...
DJI
The Soul of a City Without People, a cinematic impression of the devastation in Ukraine
The result is the drone video, "The Soul of a City Without People." The footage was shot with the DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone in Ukraine.
Matternet
Matternet announces urban drone delivery network in Switzerland
Matternet will start developing an urban drone delivery network in Switzerland on January 1, 2023. The company announced this in a press release.
Belgium
Medical drone BVLOS flight over urban area takes place in Belgium
The first medical drone flight over an urban area and out of sight of the pilot was carried out last Wednesday according to the new EASA rules.
Autel Robotics
6 blue sUAS manufacturers push American Security Drone Act in letter to Senate Committees
6 blue sUAS manufacturers urge lawmakers to enact American Security Drone Act to strengthen US economy and to safeguard our security
DJI
DJI Avata shown in artist’s impression of DJI Cinewhoop drone
Just now, a rendering of the DJI Avata was shared on Twitter. Will this DJI Cinewhoop drone be the next DJI product to come to market?
United Kingdom
British grid operator wants high-voltage transmission towers inspected by autonomous drones
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), has big plans when it comes to inspecting transmission towers with autonomous drones.
DJI
ISTANBUL, filmed with the DJI Mini 3 Pro sub-250-gram drone
The DJI Mini 3 Pro has been on the market for a few weeks now. According to DJI's mini drone camera performs exceptionally well in low light...
Netherlands
Belgian railway manager asks drone pilots to keep their distance from railways
The Belgian railway manager, Infrabel, in collaboration with FPS Mobility, has sent an email to drone pilots asking them to keep some distance from
DJI
Dutch company introduces Remote ID addon
The Dutch company BlueMark Innovations has released a Remote ID addon with which the position of nearby flying drones and the associated
FAA
Dutch drone pilot shot at twice while flying unmanned aircraft
A Dutch drone pilot was shot at on Friday while he was flying his unmanned aircraft. This is reported by the police. The drone was undamaged...
Zipline
Zipline drones equipped with microphones to detect other air traffic
Zipline drones will be equipped with microphones that can detect other air traffic within a radius of 2 km. According to the company, the acoustic
DJI
New DJI Mini 2 firmware released to optimize flight safety
DJI released a firmware update for the DJI Mini 3 Pro, but also released a DJI Mini 2 firmware update to improve and optimize flight safety.
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Pro QuickTransfer optimized after the latest firmware update – v01.00.0150
The latest firmware update (v01.00.0150) for the DJI Mini 3 Pro promises to optimize the QuickTransfer of photos and videos from the unmanned
FAA
FAA’s Drone Safety Day 2022 is today! Fly RIGHT
Today is the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Drone Safety Day 2022. The agency urges drone pilots to Fly RIGHT.
DJI
How a 15-year-old drone pilot from Kyiv helped destroy a Russian convoy
As in the case of 15-year-old drone pilot Andrii Pokrasa, who helped determine the location of a Russian convoy near Kyiv in late February.
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