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DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone used by APD homicide detectives to arrest murder suspect
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone outfitted with spotlight used by homicide detectives from the Atlanta Police Department to assist in the arrest
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Fireball-dropping drones are the greatest innovation in fire fighting this year
Fireball-dropping drones are arguably the greatest innovation in fire fighting this year says a National Geographic reporter. The fires in...
Industry
Daily Drone News – Friday October 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.
Skydio
Skydio over-sells, under-delivers and couldn’t care less about FAA rules
No, I take issue with the fact that Skydio over-sells, under-delivers, and doesn’t seem to care about regulatory limitations.
Industry
Daily Drone News – Thursday October 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.
Drone Delivery
Walmart delivers first COVID-19 test kit by drone in New York
Walmart launched a pilot program with drones to deliver COVID-19 kits in Nevada. Now it delivered the first COVID-19 test kit in New York.
Drone Delivery
Bacon delivered by drone to family in Galesburg, Illinois
Bacon delivered by drone, a DJI Phantom 4 drone to be exact. Earlier this month in Galesburg, Illinois a drone delivered a package of bacon
Hoverfly
Leonardo DRS to manufacture Hoverfly’s tethered drones
Leonardo DRS announced enters into a strategic partnership with Hoverfly to manufacture Tethered Unmanned Aerial Systems (TUAS).
Autel EVO II
Autel Evo II Pro RTK and Autel EVO II Dual 640T RTK are on the way
The Autel Evo II Pro RTK and Autel EVO II Dual 640T RTK are on the way. The two drones first showed up in a leaked video on YouKu, and were
DJI
DJI introduces new Ronin Series with RS 2 and RSC 2 gimbals
After many leaked photos and rumors, they are finally here as DJI introduces the new Ronin Series with RS 2 and RSC 2 gimbals. Please find the official press release below.
Industry
Daily Drone News – Wednesday October 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.
Part 107
Part 107 pilots beware, Skydio is NOT your friend
This week Drone Deploy had its conference. One of the presented slides makes clear for Part 107 pilots that Skydio is not their friend.
Skydio
Even Casey Neistat had to wait one year before testing the Skydio 2
Even Casey Neistat had to wait a long time before he could test the Skydio 2, as he posts this video on YouTube almost exactly one year after
DJI
Two DJI marketing managers leave the world’s largest drone maker
DJI lost two marketing managers in senior positions. Today, Mia Chen (Chen Muru), the VP of Marketing, resigned, and Dorian Lawson, a...
DJI
New DJI Zenmuse P1 and L1 payloads for DJI Matrice 300
DJI releases DJI Zenmuse P1, a 45MP FF camera with three interchangeable prime lenses (24/35/50mm), & DJI Zenmuse L1, DJI's Lidar solution.
Amazon
Amazon Prime Day drone deals, DJI Mavic Mini, MicroSD cards, and more
The Amazon Prime Days with deals on drones, microSD cards and more check it out below. We have listed drones, accessories, and other items...
Industry
Daily Drone News – Tuesday October 13, 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 Mavic 3
Mavic 3 rumored to feature mechanical shutter and enhanced low-light performance
The Mavic 3 is rumored to have mechanical shutter option, enhanced low light performance to reduce noise in both video and photo, Hasselblad
Drone Software
Dronedesk saves drone operators 45 minutes of admin per flight
Dronedesk beta users reported that, on average, since switching they’re saving 45 minutes of admin time on every flight they plan.
Drones for Good
French ski resort turns to thermal drones to aid rescue workers
In the French Alps ski resort Val Thorens announced that it will start using thermal drones to help rescue workers on the alpine ski slopes.
DJI Matrice 300
New FoxFury Rugo lighting systems for DJI M210 and 300 drones
FoxFury Lighting Solutions (FoxFury) officially announces the addition of new and improved Rugo drone mounts for use on DJI Matrice and...
Air Photography
Drone footage shows devastation of hurricanes Delta and Laura
Drone footage shows the devastation left behind in the wake of hurricanes Delta and Laura that battered the Gulf Coast in short succession.
Drone Delivery
Remote ID for Drones is on track for finalization by the end of 2020
OMB has 90 days to review Remote ID for Drones. It appears that the new rules are well on track for finalization and publication in 2020.
Amazon
DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo discounted. Only $399!
The DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo discounted by 20% bringing the price down to $399 instead of $499 when Amazon Prime Day starts off.
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