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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
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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...
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.
You can fly a drone to 400 feet above ground level in the US, recreational or Part 107. Plus the structure exception that lets you legally go higher.
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...
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