DJI Mavic Air 2
First impressions Mavic Air 2. Here’s what I think after flying this DJI drone for a week
Here are my first impressions on the Mavic Air 2 after I had a chance to fly this new DJI drone for about a week. Spoiler alert. DJI nailed
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DJI introduces Mavic Air 2. Its smartest drone ever.
Today is the big day, that we announced two weeks ago. DJI introduces the Mavic Air 2. Their all-new and smartest drone ever or so they say.
DJI Matrice 300
DJI Matrice 300 specs: three cameras, 55 minute flight time and now more expensive
While we are waiting for DJI to release its oh-so-secret product on the 27th, let's switch gears to the upcoming DJI Matrice 300 specs...
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise
Two DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drones helped put out Chernobyl wildfire
A fleet of 10 unmanned aircraft including two DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drones were deployed to help fight the wildfires around Chernobyl
Firmware Update
DJI Mavic Mini firmware update – v01.00.0500
DJI released a new firmware update for the DJI Mavic Mini (v01.00.0500), that brings important new features such as manual exposure control
Skydio
Skydio donates US-made drones to first responders across the country
Skydio Inc. supports first responders and frontline medical workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, and donates U.S.-made drones to...
Airobotics
Airobotics receives FAA exemption for BVLOS drone flight during coronavirus lockdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the exemption for a BVLOS drone flight to Airobotics to use the unmanned aircraft
Coronavirus
New drone video shows continued mass burials at Hart Island
We thought that we would not see any new aerial videos or photos of the island for a while, but today a new drone video surfaced.
DJI
Find clues for a chance to win DJI’s latest product!
DJI tweeted this image, asking you to find some of the clues of DJI's new product that is due to be released on April 27 at 9:30 pm EDT.
Drones for Good
The Parrot ANAFI UA – The perfect drone for search and rescue operators?
Check out the Parrot ANAFI UA. Could this be the perfect drone for first responders and search and rescue operators? What do you think?
Drone Delivery
Vigilant Aerospace uses detect-and-avoid system for pandemic response drone test flight
Vigilant Aerospace uses a detect-and-avoid system for pandemic response drone test flight with Oklahoma State University and MaxQ.
Florida
Drone photo from Palm Beach police raises legal question
A drone photo from the Palm Beach Police Department raises the question if it's legal to use a drone to patrol the beach.
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise
Washington County receives two new DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drones
As part of DJI's US Disaster Relief Program, Washington County has received two new DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drones for planning purposes...
Italy
Italian police with Anafi drone fine sunbather on deserted beach
Italian police used a Parrot Anafi drone to monitor the beaches in Rimini for people who defy the stay at home order. On a deserted stretch
DJI
Photo prototype DJI Remote Controller surfaces. Possibly for DJI Mavic 3?
Today we received a new photo of what seems to be a prototype of a DJI Remote Controller. Possibly for the DJI Mavic 3 that we expect...
Coronavirus
Ghana uses drones from Zipline to enable faster coronavirus testing
Drones from Zipline are used in Ghana to enable faster coronavirus testing. The company said on Monday the drones are now being used...
Coronavirus
Kiki Air delivers sandwich by drone in New Haven, CT
Today a reporter writes about ordering a sandwich by drone in New Haven. The drone delivery service, Kiki Air, was started by a Yale student.
DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom
Plainclothes NYPD officers emerged to confiscate Steinmetz’s drone
Plainclothes NYPD officers emerged from an unmarked van to confiscate George Steinmetz’s DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone when he tried to document...
Police
Impossible Aerospace’s US-1 used in ‘homeless outreach’ drone program
The US-1 unmanned aircraft from Impossible Aerospace is used in ‘homeless outreach’ drone programs by two police departments in California.
DJI
DJI Steam SALE starts today and runs until May 1st
The Steam SALE starts today and runs until May 1st. In an email this morning, DJI announced their DJI Steam SALE event. This promotion for...
FAA
U.S. Attorney General Barr points at ‘new threat from drones to national security
U.S. Attorney General William Barr points at 'new threat from drones to national security. New guidance was issued to Justice Department
Drone Research
Check out this rotating omnidirectional drone from ETH Zürich
Engineers from ETH Zürich show a tilting, rotating and omnidirectional drone. You'll have to see it to believe how this drone can move...
Autel Robotics
Autel EVO II available in the week of April 20th, 2020
In an official announcement from Autel Robotics, they inform us that the Autel EVO II will be available in the week of April 20th, 2020.
FPV
Dutch tourist town Volendam by drone. Like you’ve never seen before!
This short video clip shows us the Dutch tourist town Volendam by drone. The video is less than two minutes long but the first-person-view...
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