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Daily Drone News – Wednesday August 26, 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…
Drone startup Easy Aerial raises $6.15M in Series A funding
Easy Aerial, a leading provider of autonomous drone-based monitoring solutions for commercial, government, and military applications, announced today that it has successfully raised $6.15M in Series A funding.
460-pound drone flown by Arkansas Army National Guard crashed in Lavaca
During a training exercise, a 460-pound military drone flown by Arkansas Army National Guard crashed in Lavaca city limits on Tuesday.
Drone line-of-sight waiver for public safety announced by FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that public safety organizations that use drones can now apply for a waiver that allows the fly the unmanned aircraft beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS).
New DJI OM 4 smartphone stabilizer helps you capture those magnetic moments!
Capture magnetic moments with the new DJI OM 4 smartphone stabilizer. The OM 4 makes the most of your smartphone camera with a sleek folding design, new intelligent features, and a novel magnetic phone attachment. The DJI OM 4 can…
FLIR Systems introduces Vue TZ20 dual thermal camera drone payload
FLIR Systems introduces the Vue TZ20 dual thermal camera drone payload. A plug-and-play gimbal system for the DJI Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 offers high-definition FLIR thermal imaging with zoom capabilities to improve situational awareness.
Daily Drone News – Tuesday August 25, 2020
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Shell and DJI partner to innovate drone technology for the energy industry
Shell and DJI partner to innovate drone technology for the energy industry. The 2,300-acre Shell Deer Park Refinery provides a complex testbed for aerial inspections and incident response.
DJI drives the future of commercial drones at AirWorks 2020
DJI drives the future of commercial drones at AirWorks 2020 with new sensors and systems that enable drone solutions for the coronavirus era.
DJI Airworks 2020 virtual event kicks off today
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, DJI Airworks 2020 will be an online-only, virtual experience this year. The DJI event starts today at 12 p.m. and will run until Friday, August 28th. Be sure to register and participate or…
DJI factory tour: production DJI Mavic 2 shown in leaked video
Earlier today, a newly leaked video appeared on Twitter, showing parts of the production of the DJI Mavic 2 drone. A behind-the-scenes, short, DJI factory tour, if you will. Update: DJI spokesperson Xie Tiandi, who promised us ‘huge surprises‘ earlier…
Daily Drone News – Monday August 24, 2020
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We have an exclusive offer for all DroneXL readers. For a limited time only, you can enjoy a $75 discount on The Drone U classes, including their virtual classes. With the virtual classes, you can safely work on improving your…
DJI Mavic Air drone found in B.C. creek contains family memories
The micro-SD card of a DJI Mavic Air drone that was found in a creek in British Columbia contained the priceless memories of a family vacation. The finders are now trying to locate the family and to return the drone…
No FAA prosecution for operator suspected of flying drone illegally into Bighorn Fire-fighting airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will not prosecute the pilot who is suspected of flying a drone illegally into Bighorn Fire-fighting airspace. A lack of evidence resulted in no FAA prosecution for the drone operator.
FAA starts testing drone detection and mitigation equipment at airports
In an announcement, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it will start testing drone detection and mitigation equipment at airports this year. The FAA plans to test at least 10 counter-drone technologies or systems.
Daily Drone News – Friday August 21, 2020
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DJI vs Autel patent war – No ban on DJI drones in the US
Another victory for DJI in the patent war with Autel Robotics, as the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decided not to enforce a ban on DJI drones.
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