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AI and drones 10 times faster than traditional crop walking
Artificial intelligence (AI) and drones are 10 times faster than traditional crop walking methods used by farmers to monitor the growth and
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Daily Drone News – Wednesday, January 20, 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.
Drone Delivery
Autonomous drones deployed by Dragontail Systems to optimize food deliveries
Dragontail Systems Limited announced that the company will deploy autonomous drones to optimize the order and delivery process for...
DroneUp
Former Apple executive Carl Smit joins DroneUp as Chief Strategy Officer
DroneUp announced that former Apple executive Carl Smit has joined the company as the new Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, Smit will...
DJI
DJI FPV drone battery shown in detail in leaked photos and video
Today, new leaked photos and a video show the DJI FPV Drone battery in detail. The information first was shared on Chinese social media...
Industry
Daily Drone News – Tuesday January 19, 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.
China
Trump orders security risk assessment of Chinese-made drones
President Trump signed an executive order that requires all U.S. agencies to assess the security risks of drones that are made in China,
Police
Pilot presses wrong button and crashes $85,000 police drone
A press of the wrong button resulted in the crash of an $85,000 police drone in the UK. The ground station of the Aeryon SkyRanger R60...
Industry
Daily Drone News – Monday January 18, 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.
Flymotion
Flymotion is looking to expand its team
Veteran-owned, Flymotion is looking to expand its team and currently has a number of job openings. If you are interested in starting a career in the drone industry these jobs are certainly worth checking out.
New Zealand
Drone used to help find lost kayaker in New Zealand
A drone is used to help find a lost kayaker who went missing overnight off Wellington’s southern coast in New Zealand. Strong winds have
Drones for Good
Drone used in search of missing climber near savage K2 mountain
A drone is used in the search of missing Russian-American climber Alex Goldfarb on a trekking peak (Pastori Peak 6,209m) near K2.
Industry
Daily Drone News – Friday January 15, 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.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi added to military blacklist by Trump administration
Consumer electronics company and drone maker Xiaomi has been added to the military blacklist, i.e. a list of companies with suspected ties..
DJI
DJI develops self-driving capabilities with LiDAR technology
DJI is working on self-driving capabilities with LIVOX LiDAR technology. Job posts and other sources indicate that the company is building...
California
Up to one year in prison for drone pilot who crashed UAV into LAPD chopper
The 22-year-old drone pilot who flew his unmanned aerial vehicle into a Los Angeles Police Department chopper faces up to one year in prison.
Industry
Daily Drone News – Thursday January 14, 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.
Part 107
PennState offers safe drone flying tips during presentation
PennState will be offering safe drone flying tips for both recreational and commercial drone operations, during a free presentation at...
Parrot Anafi USA
Parrot Anafi USA review: thermal inspection drone – Blue sUAS
The Parrot Anafi USA review. A drone to consider because with its weight of less than 500 grams, the drone is currently in Open subcategory
Industry
Daily Drone News – Wednesday January 13, 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.
Police
Belgian police drone drops handcuffs at hostage-taker
The police used a drone to drop handcuffs on a hostage-taker who was about to surrender. After the suspect handcuffed himself, the police
China
EHang offers tourist sightseeing flights by drone in China
Last week, 36 tourists made a scenic flight in the EHang 216 AAV, an electrically powered multirotor drone with room for two people. EHang
CES
Autel launches Dragonfish VTOL and EVO II RTK drones at CES 2021
During this week's virtual CES 2021, Autel Robotics launches the Dragonfish VTOL and the EVO II RTK drones both of which we already knew
Industry
Daily Drone News – Tuesday January 12, 2021
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