Autel Robotics
Autel to launch new products during CES 2021
Autel Robotics says, “New Year. New Products.” The post continues to say, “Join us at CES 2021 for the full unveiling,” at CES 2021.
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Daily Drone News – Friday January 8, 2021
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an email going forward, be sure to subscribe using the form below.
Air Photography
Jacksonville above the fog captured by DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Check out this amazing drone photo of Jacksonville, FL above the fog taken by aerial photographer Seth Langner on December 28 of last year.
DJI Mavic Air 2
DJI Fly app attitude indicator and compass explained
Let's take a closer look at the updated DJI Fly app with the new attitude indicator and compass in this video from Shawn on his Youtube...
Police
DJI M300 RTK as police drone for city of Woodbury, MN
Soon, the city of Woodbury, MN will be presenting its plans during a City Council meeting to purchase a DJI M300 RTK as a police drone.
Firmware Update
DJI Pocket 2 firmware update – V01.02.00.50
DJI Pocket 2 received a firmware update that adds HDR video recording capability for an improved dynamic range and a number of audio and
Industry
Daily Drone News – Thursday January 6, 2021
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an email going forward, be sure to subscribe using the form below.
United Kingdom
Drone pilot jailed for six months after flying contraband into prison
A drone pilot was jailed for six months after flying contraband, including phones, into a prison in Perth, in the United Kingdom. Police found
DJI Mavic Air 2
DJI Fly app update v1.2.2: New function button options explained
In this five-minute video, Shawn from the YouTube channel Air Photography explains the new function button options that have become available in the latest DJI Fly app update v1.2.2. for the DJI Mavic Air 2 and the DJI Mini 2.
Police
Chula Vista police drone assists in arrest teen in shooting
On Tuesday a Chula Vista police drone assisted in the arrest of a 17-year-old male who is suspected of shooting a good Samaritan in the head
Industry
Daily Drone News – Wednesday January 6, 2021
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an email going forward, be sure to subscribe using the form below.
Drones for Good
Police drone supports dramatic ice rescue on Mississippi Lake
Police drone aided in a dramatic ice rescue on the Mississippi Lake by locating the victims and providing a spotlight during a dark, snowy
Drone Research
Stewart named as CEO of drone research center NUAIR at Griffiss Airport
Stewart, former leader of drone research division of General Electric, is named as CEO of the drone research center NUAIR at Griffiss Airport.
China
Huawei patents new AI drone control system
Chinese technology giant, Huawei patented a new drone control system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to manage the unmanned aircraft.
United Kingdom
Dad kicks drone after confronting pilot for flying too low over backyard
In the UK, a dad believed that a drone flew too low over his backyard. After confronting the drone pilot, the father kicked the drone causing
Drone Advisory Committee
FAA adds citizen drone pilots to Drone Advisory Committee
Finally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adds actual drone pilots or 'citizen UAS operators' to the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC).
Industry
Daily Drone News – Tuesday January 5, 2020
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an email going forward, be sure to subscribe using the form below.
DJI
DJI’s Long March reforms not over as indicated by most recent changes
DJI's Long March reforms are not over yet as indicated by these most recent organizational changes. The moves were announced in an internal
Drones for Good
Walmart and Zipline partner to deliver medical supplies by drone
Walmart and Zipline partner to use drones to deliver medical supplies in Benton County, AR. A special drone delivery hub will be established.
Texas
Bryan Texas Utilities uses drones to survey power line easements
Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) uses drones to survey power line easements along Texas Avenue in Bryan, TX, from January 4th and will run...
Police
Police drone helps to find two young children who were missing in Florida
On Sunday, a police drone helped to quickly find two young children who went missing in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Based on a photo from the
Industry
Daily Drone News – Monday January 4, 2021
Here are today’s most important drone news articles. We publish this post every weekday at 5:30 p.m. Some of these stories are from DroneXL.co and some of them will be from other sources. If you’d like to receive this in an email going forward, be sure to subscribe using the form below.
Remote ID
Remote ID for Drones patent awarded to Kenji Sugahara from AriAscend
The United States Patent Office awarded what seems to the first Remote ID for Drones patent to Kenji Sugahara CEO and founder of AriAscend.
DJI Mini 2
DJI Mini 2 gets significant firmware update – v01.02.0100
DJI has released a new firmware update for the popular DJI Mini 2 drone and its controller. The update brings a lot of improvements, including
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