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DJI Mini 2 Firmware upgrade improves stability and anti-interference
DJI just released firmware version V01.01.0700 for the DJI Mini 2 drone. That latest update brings improvements in stability and anti-interference capabilities. Simply fire up your Mini 2 to initiate the firmware update or click in the top right-hand corner…
Drone’s attitude displayed in future version of DJI Fly app
Leaked screenshots of what seems to be the next version of the DJI Fly app show that the drone’s attitude will be displayed in the left bottom corner of the app. Let’s take a closer look. The next version of…
Japan wants stricter rules for mini-drones, lowering the threshold to 100 grams
In Japan, mini-drones weighing less than 200 grams have less strict rules than “normal” drones. But the Japanese government is going to reduce that lower limit to only 100 grams, now that more capable drones weighing just under 200 grams…
Daily Drone News – December 18, 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…
Police drone photos show aftermath of a 66-vehicle pileup during snowstorm
Police drone photos that were released by the state police show the aftermath of a 66-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 in Central Pennsylvania during Wednesday’s snowstorm.
Commerce department adds DJI to its economic blacklist
The U.S. Department of Commerce added Chinese drone giant SZ DJI Technology Co to its economic blacklist, a senior official told reporters on a conference call Friday morning, reports Reuters. We received a response from DJI. See below for details.
Drone lawyer Jonathan Rupprecht explains $182,000 in FAA fines
After having seen a copy of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed penalty letter, drone lawyer Jonathan Rupprecht explains in detail the $182,000 in FAA fines a drone pilot in Philly received.
EASA clears the way for parcel transport by drone
The European Aviation Safety Agency EASA has published new rules and guidelines for drones transporting goods over urban areas. Inspection flights over greater distances from, for example, high-voltage lines and pipelines are also within reach. With the new rules, EASA…
Daily Drone News – Thursday December 17, 2020
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Using drones and AI to detect soybean maturity with high accuracy
Checking on soybean maturity manually is an arduous and labor-intense process. However, researchers from the University of Illinois can predict the soybean maturity date within a two-day-range using drone images and artificial intelligence.
Nordic Unmanned AS completed successful hydrogen drone flight
Nordic Unmanned AS completed a successful hydrogen drone flight with the fuel cell-powered Staaker BG-200 unmanned aircraft in Scandinavia.
Increasing criticism of surveillance by police drones; Belgium starts privacy research
The use of police drones to enforce corona measures or to monitor demonstrations is increasing resistance. According to privacy experts, the risk of invasion of privacy is increasing. In Belgium, the Minister of Justice has even protested against the intention…
Daily Drone News – Wednesday December 16, 2020
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A swarm of drones flies in formation through a forest [video]
Check out this video in which a swarm of drones flies autonomously through a dense forest while staying in formation. Imagine how effective Search and Rescue missions could be…
Royal Mail delivers first package by drone to Scottish Isle of Mull
In the United Kingdom, the Royal Mail postal service delivered the first package by drone to the Scottish isle of Mull.
DJI Go 4 App update – Version 4.3.40
Yesterday, DJI released a small update to their DJI Go 4 App. We are now up to Version 4.3.40 for iOS. This latest release resolves some crashing issues to improve the stability of the app. However, more importantly, it also…
Counter-drone system installed at Belgrade Airport
To maintain air traffic security, a counter-drone system has been installed at the Belgrade Aiport, better known as the Nikola Tesla Airport, as well as nine security scanners from Rohde & Schwarz.
Sky Drone joins Nvidia incubator program
The Hong Kong-based maker of drone connectivity units, Sky Drone joined the Nvidia incubator program to develop AI processing for 4G and 5G connected drones. Sky Drone joins Nvidia incubator program The fact that Sky Drone joined the Nvidia incubator…
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