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DJI Mini 2

DJI Mini 2 Firmware upgrade improves stability and anti-interference

DJI released firmware version V01.01.0700 for the DJI Mini 2 drone. That latest update brings improvements in stability and anti-interference

Haye KestelooDec 21

DJI Fly App

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...

Haye KestelooDec 21

Japan

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

Wiebe de JagerDec 21

Industry

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 email going forward, be sure to subscribe using the form below.

Haye KestelooDec 18

Pennsylvania

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.

Haye KestelooDec 18

Commerce department add DJI to its economic blacklist

DJI

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...

Haye KestelooDec 18

Part 107

Drone lawyer Jonathan Rupprecht explains $182,000 in FAA fines

After seeing the proposed penalty letter, drone lawyer Jonathan Rupprecht explains $182,000 in FAA fines this drone pilot in Philly received.

Haye KestelooDec 18

Europe

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.

Wiebe de JagerDec 18

Industry

Daily Drone News – Thursday December 17, 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.

Haye KestelooDec 17

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Drone Research

Using drones and AI to detect soybean maturity with high accuracy

Researchers from the University of Illinois predict soybean maturity date within a two-day-range using drones and artificial intelligence.

Haye KestelooDec 17

Drone Research

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.

Haye KestelooDec 17

Belgium

Increasing criticism of surveillance by police drones; Belgium starts privacy research

In Belgium, the Minister of Justice has even protested against the intention of the police to use drones to monitor compliance with corona...

Wiebe de JagerDec 17

Drone Delivery

Daily Drone News – Wednesday December 16, 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.

Haye KestelooDec 16

Drones for Good

A swarm of drones flies in formation through a forest [video]

The researchers say that the obstacle-avoiding swarms of drones holds great promise for search and rescue missions in disaster-struck areas.

Haye KestelooDec 16

Drone Delivery

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. The postal service...

Haye KestelooDec 16

DJI Go 4 App

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...

Haye KestelooDec 16

Counter-Drone

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.

Haye KestelooDec 16

Amazon

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...

Haye KestelooDec 16

Missing person located with drone from Stafford Sheriff's Office

Police

Sheriff’s Office uses police drone to locate missing person

In Fredricksburg, Virginia a missing person was found with the help of a police drone from the Stafford Sheriff's Office on Saturday evening.

Haye KestelooDec 16

Industry

Daily Drone News – Tuesday December 15, 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.

Haye KestelooDec 15

Wildfire

House approves legislation to study drone incursions on fighting wildfires

U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to set up study to examine effects of drone incursions on fighting wildfires.

Haye KestelooDec 15

Autel EVO II

DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced versus Autel EVO II Dual (640T)

Let's compare the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced and the Autel EVO II Dual 640T to see which one of these drones wins on specifications.

Haye KestelooDec 15

DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced

New DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced launches today!

The new DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced is likely the best all-around drone on the market and give the Blue sUAS a run for their money.

Haye KestelooDec 15

DJI

Daily Drone News – Monday December 14, 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. Daily drone news from…

Haye KestelooDec 14

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