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Daily Drone News – Friday August 7, 2020
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
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Mysterious DJI drone photo shared on Twitter. Possible DJI FPV drone?
A heavily scrambled photo of a mysterious DJI drone was just shared on Twitter. Could this be a new DJI FPV drone? Let's take a closer look.
Litchi
Litchi for Mavic Mini in beta-testing. DJI Mavic Air 2 needs DJI SDK update
We checked in with the app developer. Litchi for the Mavic Mini is in beta-testing and they're waiting for DJI to update the Mavic Air 2 SDK.
DJI Mavic Air 2
New DJI Mavic Air 2 features improve cinematic capabilities and obstacle avoidance
New DJI Mavic Air 2 features improve the cinematic capabilities and offer new obstacle avoidance options on DJI's latest drone. These features
Industry
Daily Drone News – Thursday August 6, 2020
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
DJI Go 4 App
DJI updates DJI Go and DJI Go 4 app. Possibly in response to Synacktiv report?
DJI just updated the DJI Fly app, and also the DJI Go and DJI Go 4 app. In response to Synacktiv's recent reports, we wonder? Hmmm...
DJI Fly App
New DJI Fly app released by Chinese drone maker – Version 1.1.6
DJI released a new version of their DJI Fly app for Apple's iOS devices. This is now version 1.1.6 and it brings a few improvements. The app
DJI
U.S. to purge ‘untrusted’ Chinese apps from U.S. networks
The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it is stepping up efforts to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps from U.S. digital networks.
Industry
Daily Drone News – Wednesday August 5, 2020
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
Firmware Update
Phantom 4 Pro firmware update released by DJI – v01.00.52.00
The Phantom 4 Pro and Pro+ V2.0 receive a new firmware update from DJI. This is version v01.00.20.00 which increases the transmission distance
Drone Incidents
MLB game delayed because DJI Mavic Pro hovered over the field
A rogue DJI Mavic 2 delayed a Major League Baseball game between the Twins and Pirates on Tuesday. The game in Minneapolis was delayed for
Technology
HAPSMobile expands test flight operations at New Mexico’s Spaceport America
HAPSMobile officials said that additional test flights are planned for Lanai as part of a plan to bring internet connectivity to rural areas
Video
Drone video shows damaged Sea Cabin Pier in Cherry Grove
A drone video shows the damaged Sea Cabin Pier in Cherry Grove, South Carolina. The pier was damaged by Hurricane Isaias as it moved through
Parrot Anafi
Parrot expands partnership with Dronisos using the ANAFI platform
In the midst of all this, Parrot announces that they will expand their partnership with Dronisos and use the ANAFI platform to do so.
Amazon
Drones used to capture Mexico’s drug boss ‘El Marro’
Drones were used to capture one of Mexico's top drug bosses, who never slept at the same location for two nights in a row. After receiving...
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 delayed ‘until Trump is gone’ says source inside DJI
The DJI Mavic 3 will be delayed 'until Trump is gone' says a source inside DJI. This is the information we have received today from one of...
Data Security
DJI’s response to Synacktiv’s ‘inaccuracies and misleading statements’ about DJI Pilot app
You can read DJI's response to Synacktiv's 'inaccuracies and misleading statements' about the security flaws in the DJI Pilot app below.
Industry
Daily Drone News – Tuesday August 4, 2020
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
DJI
DJI introduces new RoboMaster EP Core educational STEAM robot
Today, DJI introduces the new RoboMaster EP Core educational STEAM robot. This is a ground-based robot that is focused on sparking...
DJI
DJI Pilot app shares same security flaws as DJI Go 4, says Synacktiv
Synacktiv claims that the DJI Pilot app for commercial and enterprise customers has the same security concerns as DJI Go 4 app.
Industry
Daily Drone News – Monday August 3, 2020
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
Data Security
President Trump threatens to shut down TikTok. Will Chinese drone maker DJI be next?
Trump said about TikTok, “It can’t be controlled for security reasons by China.” Will the Chinese drone maker, DJI, plagued by data security
Search & Rescue
Drone used in Myrtle Beach search operations for missing swimmer
The Myrtle Beach search operations that included the use of a drone have been halted because of the approaching Tropical Storm Isaias.
DJI
Former DJI Enterprise Business employee, David Benowitz joins DroneAnalyst
David Benowitz left DJI to join DroneAnalyst. He brings a wealth of drone and drone industry knowledge to the in-depth analytical research...
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