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Drone pilot error absolute number 1 reason for insurance claims
Drone pilot error is the most common reason for insurance claims in 2021, says the British drone insurer Coverdrone. It turns out: 'drone pilot error'
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DJI maintains close ties to Chinese government new documents show
The Washington Post just reported that Chinese drone maker DJI maintains close ties to the Chinese government and received state funding, despite repeated claims to the contrary. DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer has always denied that it had received direct funding from the Chinese government. New research and analysis by IPVM, a video surveillance…
Wingcopter
Drone delivery operations in Peru through partnership Wingcopter and UAV LATAM
German drone delivery startup Wingcopter teams up with UAV LATAM, a Latin American company for drone delivery operations in Peru
Russia
Russia approves Kamikaze drone from Kalashnikov Group for export
Authorities in Russia have approved the KUB-E kamikaze drone from the Kalashnikov Group for export. “The Kalashnikov Group, together with Rosoboronexport, is ready to start promoting the KUB [unmanned aerial vehicle] on the international market,” the state-run manufacturer said in a statement. “It should be noted that this drone already has a successful experience of…
Police
Drone pilot detained after flying UAS over Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf’s house
On Sunday, a drone pilot was detained in Sweden after flying his unmanned aircraft over the home of King Carl XVI Gustaf. According to police, the man was apprehended near Drottningholm Castle one of Sweden’s Royal Palaces on Sunday afternoon. The drone pilot is accused of breaking the rules that govern the preservation of important…
Drone Delivery
Dairy Delivery by drone during tests in Norway
In Norway, TINE is testing dairy delivery by drone in partnership with Aviant, a company that uses drones for the delivery of medical samples and products. The first delivery of dairy by drone took place in December. Project manager and head of the technology lab at TINE, Eirik Åsheim, said, “Maybe we can fly the…
Wingcopter
Wingcopter signs 16M contract with drone delivery company Spright
Wingcopter signed a $16M contract with medical flight service provider Spright, which is currently building a health care drone delivery network
Amazon
Holy Stone drone with ‘C1 label’ doesn’t meet EU product requirements
The Chinese drone manufacturer Holy Stone has launched the first drone with a C1 label. However, the Holy Stone drone does not meet the new
Germany
Skeyetech surveillance drone can be used in Germany over Private property
The Skeyetech surveillance drone box system from the French company Azur Drones may be used in Germany to make automated flights out of the pilot's view (BVLOS) over private territory. To
Iran
Flying a drone lands French tourist 8 years in an Iranian prison
A 36-year-old Frenchman was sentenced last week by the Iranian court to 8 years in prison for allegedly committing espionage while flying a drone.
DJI
Aging DJI Inspire 2 will be discontinued in February. Will we see an Inspire 3 in 2022?
We received word that the DJI Inspire 2 will be officially discontinued as of February 2022. The announcement was shared on social media.
Sony
Robot drone performs aerial and underwater inspections
Drones and underwater robots (ROVs) are increasingly being used to inspect wind farms at sea, for example. Robot drone are perfect for checking
DJI
DJI Fly App Update v1.5.8 brings new features to the DJI Mini 2 and Air 2S
DJI Fly app update v1.5.8 brings new features to the M3 and that trickle down to the less expensive drones such as the DJI Mini 2 and the Air 2S.
DJI
New Mavic 3 Firmware features explained by Billy Kyle
If you're curious about all the new Mavic 3 firmware features that have become available to the DJI flagship drone, watch Billy Kyle's video.
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 ActiveTrack with D-Log and 2x Zoom Excites Jeven Dovey
The firmware update added one feature that Jeven is most excited about: the Mavic 3 ActiveTrack in combination with D-Log and a 2x zoom feature.
Drone Incidents
UAE bans flying hobby drones after rebel drone attack
The United Arab Emirates has banned flying hobby drones following a recent drone attack near the capital Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of the Interior
DJI
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced aids in search for a 3x prison escapee
This video shows you how a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced helps to find and capture the juvenile escape artist in Pointe Coupee.
Autel Robotics
Autel Nano+ first flight and impressions from Billy Kyle
Autel Robotics, one of the few dronemakers that made it to CES this year, launched the Autel Nano+. Billy Kyle shares his first impressions and flight
DJI
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...
DJI
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...
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