Department of Defense
Pentagon explores deployment of autonomous offensive drone swarms
The US Department of Defense is interested in the possibility of deploying autonomously operating offensive drone swarms. This is apparent
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Skydio X2
FAA approves BNSF Railway use Skydio drones for remote inspections
The exemption is partly based on the advanced obstacle detection and a high degree of autonomy that the Skydio drones offer. The drones will
Australia
Scientists develop ‘chameleon drone’ that can change color
A team of scientists has developed a drone that can take on the color of the sky. In this way, the 'chameleon drone' becomes invisible.
PIXL Drone Show
PIXL Drone Show #16 – ReignMaker: Water sampling and Remote Sensing
In this latest episode of our PIXL Drone Show, we talk to John Gustafson and Jes Chosid from ReignMaker about remote water sampling, LIDAR,
Drone Inspection
Acecore Technologies’ new Zoe Zetona has front-facing camera
Dutch developer of high-end drones Acecore Technologies has launched a new drone, based on the existing Acecore Zoe platform. The Zoe Zetona
Video
FPV drone video: What a Wonderful World
And voilà, the newest gems will surface automatically. That's how we came across the FPV drone video 'What a Wonderful World'.
Video
Fascinating drone hyperlapse of migrating sheep created with DJI Mavic 2 Pro
I had never thought that a herd of sheep could be so entertaining until now! A flock of migratory sheep was photographed by drone photographer Lior Patel using his DJI Mavic 2 Pro, which he used to shoot this amazing hyperlapse view.
Drones for Good
NIST launches First Responder UAS Triple Challenge
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the United States Department of Commerce has launched a new prize competition to
Autel Robotics
Autel launches customer survey for future drones
Autel Robotics launched a customer survey to inquire about your preferences for new Autel products and future drone. Filling in the survey...
First Responders
German researchers develop rescue drone that recognizes calls for help
German researchers have developed a rescue drone that can recognize calls for help from people on the ground and link a position to it.
Drone Incidents
Former Gatwick drone incident suspects: “Police try to cover up failure”
A couple who were mistakenly detained now suspect the police of covering up the Gatwick drone incident to protect their own reputation.
Autel Robotics
DJI loses market share in US to Autel and Skydio, says Skywatch
DJI's market share in the United States has declined by 7% since 2018 in favor of competitors Autel Robotics and Skydio, reports Skywatch.
China
Drone show in China goes horribly wrong: dozens of drones crashed
During a drone show in China, dozens of drones crashed and suddenly fell down, resulting in several injuries. Although the show took place...
DJI
DJI Mini SE shows up in FCC filings, confirming US launch
However, today we see that the DJI Mini SE shows up in the FCC filing. Surprise, surprise! On June 16th, we reported that the DJI Mini SE...
Drones for Good
PIXL Drone Show #15: DroneResponders and Public Safety Drones
In this latest episode, the 14th already, of our PIXL Drone Show we talk to Charles Werner, Director of DroneResponders about the challenges
Parrot
The Anafi AI is for professionals, Parrot says. Can we trust them to deliver?
Do we trust French dronemaker Parrot to deliver and provide us with a real work-horse drone? Let's take a closer look at the Anafi AI.
Wing Aviation
Google’s Wing launches free OpenSky app for iOS and Android
To help drone pilots fly legally and obtain LAANC approval where needed, Wing, the drone delivery startup launched the free OpenSky app.
DJI
Detailed DJI Mavic 3 photos of shell and battery leaked
Check out these detailed DJI Mavic 3 photos! It seems that DJI isn't holding back on production on what will be their best (pro)consumer drone
FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems is now Teledyne FLIR after successful merger
FLIR Systems is now included in Teledyne’s Digital Imaging segment and operates under the new name Teledyne FLIR. Teledyne completed the...
DJI
First unboxing video of the DJI Mini SE surfaces on Youtube
Of course, this couldn't take long. Earlier today the first unboxing video of the DJI Mini SE surfaced on Youtube, confirming all the specs..
DJI
DJI Mini SE specs shown on the DJI Brasil website
Let's take a closer look at the DJI Mini SE specs and some photos of this attractively priced but low-end specced drone on the DJI site.
Parrot
Parrot launches new Anafi AI drone with 4G connectivity
The Anafi AI, a new drone from European drone manufacturer Parrot, will be available in the second half of 2021. It's the first time 4G has..
PIXL Drone Show
PIXL Drone Show #14: Aloft (Kittyhawk) CEO Jon Hegranes talks LAANC
In this latest episode, the 14th already, of our PIXL Drone Show we talk to Aloft (formerly Kittyhawk) CEO Jon Hegranes about LAANC, RID...
FAA
FAA’s TRUST training is a must for recreational and Part 107 drone pilots
As you might have heard the FAA introduced The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) for recreational and Part 107 drone pilots and hobbyists.
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