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DJI announcement hints at possible Mini 2 launch on November 5th
This morning, a DJI announcement surfaced hinting at a possible DJI Mini 2 launch on November 5th at 9 am Beijing, China time. News that we first broke on October 21st. Update: DJI made the same announcement on Twitter for…
Researcher makes drones smarter, team-oriented, and situationally aware
A researcher makes drones smarter, team-oriented, and situationally aware as part of an NSF-funded project to allow UAVs, taking into account various situations, to track themselves and each other.
The FAA’s Remote ID for Drones may be ready this year
Steve Dickson, the FAA Administrator, said Wednesday during the virtual UAS Summit & Expo that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) might be able to launch Remote ID for Drones in December. The remote ID system, a fundamental component of the…
Anonymous donor gives drones to Albertville police and fire departments
On Monday night in Albertville, Alabama, city officials presented a new drone to both the police and fire departments. The unmanned aircraft were donated by an anonymous individual.
Off-the-shelf drones to detect dangerous jellyfish in Australia
Off-the-shelf drones are tested in Australia to see if they can be used to detect dangerous jellyfish. the research project specifically focuses on the Chironex fleckeri, a massive jellyfish that can kill a human being in less than three minutes.
Daily Drone News – Friday October 30, 2020
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Beyond the FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is wrapping up the UAS Integration Pilot Program this month. Today they held a special event to commemorate the drone program and to announce what will come next. The new program focuses on operating drones…
Drone footage released of Vancouver police clearing Oppenheimer Park in 2019
Under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, drone footage has been released of the Vancouver police clearing Oppenheimer Park in 2019 after receiving a report of a man being shot in the now-dismantled encampment. The use of the police…
Drone team captures aerial photos of derailed train in southeast Texas
A drone team captures aerial photos of a derailed train in southeast Texas. Authorities urged nearby residents to evacuate their homes as hazmat crews assessed the damage. The cause of the derailment and the cargo is still unknown.
Drone suspected of colliding with aircraft in South Africa
A drone is suspected to have collided with a training aircraft. The possible drone incident took place earlier this week shortly after the airplane took off at Rand Airport in Gauteng.
DJI Mini 2 has DNG/RAW and also rumored to shoot 4K video at 100Mbps
Another day, another retailer. Today, it is the Swiss version of Best Buy, Media Markt that lists the DJI Mini 2 prior to its official release early in November. The listing confirms that the DJI Mini 2 will have DNG/RAW…
A drone with morphing wings offers agility and endurance
A drone with morphing wings promises the best of both worlds. The agility of a quadcopter and the endurance and speed of a fixed-wing drone.
Daily Drone News – Thursday October 29, 2020
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Drone shoots darts at trees in the name of science
Yes, you’ve read that correctly. A drone that shoots sensor-laden darts at trees, in areas that are too hard or dangerous for humans to enter.
A drone will respond to your 911 call in Brookhaven, GA
Brookhaven in Georgia will use drones to respond to 911 calls and emergencies and to conduct investigations as part of their first responder program. It will be the first city in the southeast to do so.
Wingtra drone enabled Lafayette Police to quickly map destroyed area
Last week, the Lafayette police department and the Contra Costa County drone team worked with GeoAcuity and Wingtra to use the VTOL Wingtra drone to map thousands of acres in Santa Cruz County that were destroyed during the CZU Fire…
DJI support confirms release of Mini 2 in early November
In a video on YouTube, Creative Sparkz shared his conversation with a DJI support rep online, in which it is confirmed that the DJI Mini 2 will be released in early November.
DJI Mini 2 is the best travel drone, especially for international trips
Here’s why the DJI Mini 2 is the best travel drone, especially for international trips. And, why you should consider buying one for your next journey.
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