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90-year-old Japanese farmer embraces drone technology
A 90-year-old Japanese farmer recently passed a drone training and flying exam. Mamoru Tanaka is sick of walking around his rice fields while
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Thermal drone locates two missing hikers on Sharp Top Mountain on Christmas
A thermal drone from the Bedford Fire Department located two missing hikers on Sharp Top Mountain in Virginia on Christmas day. The thermal
Dedrone
Swisscom and Dedrone will provide anti-drone technology to Swiss firms
Dedrone teamed with Swisscom Broadcast to provide anti-drone technology and safeguard Swiss businesses from uninvited drones. The purpose
DJI Mavic 3
DJI Mavic 3 Active Track 5 test versus Skydio 2
Ray, aka DR Rainmaker, puts the DJI Mavic 3 against the Skydio 2 in an Active Track test. If you have a few minutes you should watch Ray’s...
DJI Matrice 300
DJI M300 RTK customized to autonomously collect water samples
SPH Engineering has created a system that enables the entirely autonomous collecting of water samples using a DJI M300 RTK drone.
Technology
This drone, like a bird, can perch on a branch.
What can a bird can do and a drone cannot? Rest on a branch after perching on it. The Stereotyped Nature-Inspired Aerial Grasper (SNAG),
DJI
DJI and SkyPixel 7th Anniversary Aerial Photo and Video Contest
For the SkyPixel 7th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest, DJI and SkyPixel are calling for entries. This year’s prizes total more than
Drone Inspection
Korean Air uses drone swarms to inspect airplanes
Korean Air is the first airline to use drone swarms to examine airplanes. Drone technology advancements in recent years have encouraged a
Video
Drone video shows that Boston is ready for Holiday Season
Check out this short and sweet drone video that shows that Boston is ready for this year's Holiday Season as the city is decked out with...
Video
Incredible FPV drone flight through waterslide
Over the past year, we've witnessed some amazing FPV drone flight videos ranging from a round of a bowling alley to flights past...
DJI Mavic 3
DJI Mavic 3 faces stormy conditions in The Netherlands
DJI Mavic 3 deals with stormy conditions in The Netherlands as Bertie Gregory uses the DJI drone to film kiteboarding legend Ruben Lenten.
Drones for Good
Rescue drone with defibrillator developed by German students
German students developed and tested a rescue drone with a defibrillator so that cardiac arrest victims can be helped faster.
DJI
DJI to be added to investment and export blacklists
DJI will be added to the investment and export blacklists this week. In total eight Chinese companies will be added to the list on Thursday.
Russia
Spirit of Altai, filmed with the DJI Air 2S
Our favorite drone video maker Vadim Sherbakov has put a beautiful new video online: Spirit of Altai. It was recorded with the DJI Air 2S
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 firmware and DJI Fly App updates unlock new features for latest DJI drone
DJI released new DJI Mavic 3 firmware and DJI Fly App update that bring us missing features of DJI's latest drone the Mavic 3.
DJI Mini 3
DJI drones in 2022: Inspire 3, Mini 3, FPV Mini, and more
DJI drones in 2022. We can expect the Chinese drone maker to launch a new DJI Inspire 3 (finally), the DJI Mini 3, and a new DJI FPV Mini.
DJI Mavic 3
DJI rumor hints at possible launch of DJI Mavic 3s in first half of 2023
DJI rumor hints at the possible launch of DJI Mavic 3s in the first half of 2023 with an upgraded 1-inch CMOS sensor for the telephoto camera.
Drones for Good
Sheriff’s Department drone saves lives after 200 successful flights
After 200 successful flights, the Winston County Sheriff's Department drone saves both lives and money. The police drone has been in use...
Netherlands
Drones used in search for WWII resistance fighters in The Netherlands
It's possible that not all bodies were discovered after the war. New research, which will include the use of a drone, is required to provide
Drone Delivery
Walmart starts experimenting with drone deliveries in Arkansas
The drone deliveries will be tested in three different locations throughout the state of Arkansas. Customers can receive thousands of items
Drone Light Show
Drones countdown Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia
Drones were used to countdown the Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia yesterday. It is believed to be the first time that a drone light show was...
DJI Mavic 3
Mavic 3 Fly More Combo will be available with DJI RC Pro
On the DJI Forum, the Chinese drone maker announced that it will make the DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo available with the new DJI RC Pro.
DJI Mavic 3
DJI Mavic 3 drone review: torn between two opinions
I purchased the DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo and began working with it to make this DJI Mavic 3 drone review. This new DJI drone is great for...
Sony
Sony Airpeak S1 drone will be available at the end of December
Sony announced the Airpeak S1 last summer, a high-end drone for film production. It is the smallest drone capable of carrying a full-frame...
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