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DJI Air 2S and RC Pro are now compatible
DJI also updated the firmware for the RC Pro. This latest update makes the RC Pro compatible with the DJI Air 2S. It is easy to switch between...
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DJI Mavic 3 firmware update is finally here to unlock long-awaited features – v01.00.0500
Finally! Today, the Chinese dronemaker DJI released the new DJI Mavic 3 firmware update we have all been waiting for. This update unlocks almost
Search & Rescue
Sausage attached to drone to successfully lure dog to safety
As the situation became more desperate, the rescuers had to get creative and a sausage attached to drone was used to lure the dog to safety.
EHang
50 EHang drone taxis ordered by Japanese tour operator
Japanese tour operator AirX has placed an order with Chinese manufacturer EHang for the delivery of 50 two-person EH216 drone taxis.
Netherlands
Customs Drone Team to fight drug smuggling in Netherlands
A special Customs Drone Team has been set up in the Netherlands to fight drug smuggling and other crimes in the port of Rotterdam. Dutch customs are increasingly using drones to monitor port areas and coastal regions. This not only concerns surveillance to combat drug smuggling but also assistance with arrests. Currently, drones are mainly…
DJI
Mysterious Firmware update for DJI Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S
Both DJI drones, the DJI Mavic Air and the Air 2S, received new firmware updates today from Chinese drone maker, DJI. you can update the...
FAA
FAA investigates illegal drone flight at Bengals Playoff game
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that it is investigating the illegal drone flight during the Cincinnati Bengals playoff game.
Europe
longest drone flight preparations going according to plan
Preparations for the longest drone flight in Europe are going according to plan. This is reported by engineering firm Antea Group. The aim is...
Police
Illegal drone footage of the Cincinnati Bengals game
Every so often, we come across illegal drone footage. One of our readers pointed us to this drone video of the Cincinnati Bengals game.
DJI
How high can I fly my drone legally? FAA 400 feet altitude limit for drones.
To answer the question, How high can i fly my drone?' we need to explain a few concepts. You can fly your drone up to 400 feet AGL in most cases.
FPV
FPV-STYLE ANIMATION brings Van Gogh painting to life
Graphic artist and iArt founder Alejandro Vigilante posted an fpv-style animation on Twitter in which a Van Gogh painting seems to come to life.
Sweden
Drone over nuclear power plant investigated by Swedish police
Swedish police launched a search last weekend for a large-sized drone that was spotted over the largest nuclear power plant in the country.
Air Photography
Dronestagram acquired by French drone stock image provider
Dronestagram has been acquired by the French drone stock image provider HOsiHO. Dronestagram founder Eric Dupin reports this...
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 Cinematic video of Madeira in 5K
Check out this DJI Mavic 3 cinematic video that was shot on the latest DJI drone of the island of Madeira, Spain. It was made by Denis Barbas.
DJI
Billy kyle upgrades to the DJI Matrice 300 – First flight and setup guide
Gone are the days that Billy Kyle reviews and explains smaller drones like the DJI Mavic series. He upgraded to the DJI Matrice 300 and in a series
UPS Flight Forward
Delivery drones held back by wind and rain says UPS CEO
Delivery drones are held back by wind and rain, said UPS Chief Executive Officer Carol Tome earlier this week, according to Bloomberg. Transport and logistics company, United Parcel Service has been testing with unmanned aircraft to make deliveries of packages to customers in their UPS Flight Forward program. However, this might not mean that the…
Data Security
Secure Data Mode from Airhub allows you to fly DJI drones safely
Dutch drone company AirHub offers a Secure Data Mode option that enables enterprise users to safely fly DJI drones without concerns of...
DJI
DJI drones flew to the moon and back 192 times
In 2021, no less than 46,053,212 miles were flown with DJI drones. This corresponds to 192 times the distance from the earth to the moon.
Technology
History of Drones: ‘Is The Sky The Limit?’ Intrepid exposition with DJI
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (New York) and the exposition from DJI about the history of drones, titled, 'Is The Sky The Limit'. The drone...
Italy
Drone video meets painting in ‘TUSCANY through ART’
With his entry TUSCANY through ART, he single-handedly introduces a whole new genre of drone video. The winners of the SkyPixel 2021...
Japan
Vacuuming drone clears wasp nests in Japan
The company developed a vacuuming drone with a vacuum cleaner on board, with which the insects can be safely sucked out of their nest.
Drones for Good
Drones revolutionize search and rescue operations in Scotland
Outfitted with thermal cameras, spotlights, loudspeakers, and radio handsets, drones revolutionize search and rescue operations.
Israel
IDF takes down Hezbollah drone containing photos of operatives
The IDF took down a DJI Mavic 2 drone that belonged to Hezbollah. The DJI drone contained a memory card with photos revealing the Hezbollah
United Kingdom
Drone store targeted in a soul-destroying $190,000 theft of DJI drones
A drone store in England was targeted in a "soul-destroying" $190,000 burglary of DJI drones over the holiday break. The thieves made off with
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