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DJI Mavic 2 Pro suddenly knocked out of the sky during a mine explosion
While recording a mine explosion in South Africa, a DJI Mavic 2 Pro was hit by a piece of rock, which was thrust into the air by the explosion.
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Florida Deputy Manager Fired Over Secret Lobbyist Work, Including for Skydio Dronemaker
Florida deputy manager lost his job after it was discovered he was secretly working as a lobbyist for several clients, including dronemaker Skydio.
FAA
FAA issues 30-mile Stadium TFR or No-Drone-Zone for Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles
The FAA issued a 30-mile stadium TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) or No-Drone-Zone around the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Brinc
Former congressman wanted to blast drone with shotgun but gets bill approved instead
Former Utah congressman, Jason Chaffetz said that he wanted to blast drone with shotgun out of the yard. Instead, he got a bill passed to study...
FPV
BBC uses FPV drones to show rainforest like never before – Video
Check out this short video in which the BBC explains how they use FPV drones to show the rainforest like we’ve never seen before. The amazing footage is captured with FPV drones that are equipped with GoPro cameras. Flying in between the branches and leaves can be very tricky and sometimes the drones crash. “We…
Skydio
Q&A With the FAA – PIXL DRONE SHOW #44
Welcome to this latest episode of our PIXL Drone Show. This week, we talk to Kevin Morris from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)! Join us on this special episode of the PiXL Drone Show for an insight into Temporary Flight Restrictions, outreach, nighttime operations, operations over people, remote ID, BVLOS operations, TRUST, and the future of…
Skydio
Blue sUAS manufacturer Skydio to supply short-range recon drones to the US Army
Blue sUAS manufacturer Skydio to supply US Army. The Skydio X2D drone was one of six SRR prototypes the military evaluated against its requirements.
Reviews
Ecoflow Delta Max will keep your drones easily charged during remote operations
How to keep your drones charged during remote operations? Meet the EcoFlow DELTA Max power station. If you need a power source to keep your drones, cameras, laptop, and other equipment fully charged when conducting a drone operation in a remote location, you should take a look at the EcoFlow Delta Max power station. The…
FAA
Czech Remote ID Addon Enables Drone Flight Radar – Europe
Almost all drones in Europe will also need to be equipped with Remote ID or a Remote ID Addon, a function that broadcasts the operator's operator
Wingcopter
Wing drone delivery service expands to Frisco and Little Elm, TX
Wing drone delivery service expands to Frisco and Little Elm in Texas. Wing has developed a dedicated app that allows customers to select items
DJI
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs
The little drone that could… flew its own weight in drugs across the border with Mexico. A 249g weighing DJI Mini 2 flew 259 g of methamphetamine across the US border wall. On October 7, 2021, according to the affidavit, a DJI Mini 2 was seen flying over the 25-foot high border fence that separates…
Norway
Norway deploys drones with radiation detectors to detect nuclear activities at sea
Five ships of the Norwegian Coast Guard will soon be provided with drones with radiation detectors as standard. The measure was taken due to concerns about the increasing number of nuclear ships and floating nuclear power plants in international waters around Norway. The drones can be used to measure the spread of radioactive materials in…
DJI
Robin Radar extends range of drone detection systems with useful software update
The Dutch company Robin Radar Systems has made a software update available that increases the range of the drone detection systems ELVIRA and IRIS by a factor of two. The update is based on the latest developments in machine learning. Depending on the system used, it is now possible to detect unwanted drones up to…
Canada
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'
DJI
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.
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