Check out this epic FPV drone video of the 400m freestyle swim in one take. Especially the end comes as a surprise and shows you why we need… waterproof drones!
On Thursday, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office received approval to acquire a $19,997 DJI Matrice 210 V2 drone. The police drone will provide a set of eyes in the sky and is considered a “necessary...
Parcel delivery using drones is on the brink of a breakthrough. The hardware is ready. Slowly but surely the regulations are becoming more accommodative. And, the first business cases are also emerging...
Drone photographer Tom Durden has a special aerial photo shoot in mind. He wants to photograph 100 nude models with his drone in the center of Utrecht, The Netherlands. Preferably in a special place, such as...
Autel Robotics launches new firmware and app versions for the Autel EVO II. Through the new firmware update, Autel brings geofencing and a range of other new features to the drone. It is important to point out...
Autel Robotics launched a customer survey to inquire about your preferences for new Autel products and future drone. Filling in the survey will take less than 10 minutes and not only will you help Randall Warnas plot a...
German researchers have developed a rescue drone that can recognize calls for help from people on the ground and link a position to it. The aim is to be able to start aid faster and more effectively after a natural...
At the end of 2018, London Gatwick Airport was closed for several days due to a number of drone sightings. A search was made for both drones and their operators, but no evidence was provided for the drone flights. A...
DJI’s market share in the United States has declined by 7% since 2018 in favor of competitors Autel Robotics and Skydio. That reports the American insurance company SkyWatch, based on a recent survey among...
Drone shows are often touted as an eco-friendly and safe alternative to traditional fireworks. But that safety is only relative, according to a recent drone incident in Shanghai. There, during a drone show, dozens of...
Not too long ago we told you that the DJI Mini SE will almost certainly be introduced in the US on July 15th, 2021. Then we heard from Ti Xie, DJI’s Public Relations Director who said that the drone maker had...
In this latest episode, the 15th already, of our PIXL Drone Show we talk to Charles Werner, Director of DroneResponders about the challenges of starting a drone program, disaster response, instant mapping, tethered...
The Parrot Anafi AI launch video promises an unmanned aircraft for professional drone pilots. This message comes from the same company that warned us before to ‘don’t trust Chinese drones‘, and that...
To help drone pilots fly legally and obtain LAANC approval where needed, Wing, the drone delivery startup of Google’s parent company Alphabet, has launched the free OpenSky app for iOS and Android users.
We didn’t expect to be able to show you these detailed DJI Mavic 3 photos this early in July, but it appears that DJI is not holding back on production on what will be their best (pro)consumer drone in years. Just...
As you may know, Teledyne completed the acquisition of FLIR Systems on May 14, 2021. The company is now included in Teledyne’s Digital Imaging segment and operates under the new name Teledyne FLIR.
Of course, this couldn’t take long. Earlier today the first unboxing video of the DJI Mini SE surfaced on Youtube, confirming all the specs and information we already shared with you here on DroneXL.
Today we noticed that the new DJI Mini SE is already visible on the DJI Brasil website. Let’s take a closer look at the DJI Mini SE specs and some of the photos of this attractively priced but low-end specced...
The Anafi AI, a new drone from European drone manufacturer Parrot, will be available in the second half of 2021. Notably, it’s the first time 4G has been used as the primary data link between the drone and the...
In this latest episode, the 14th already, of our PIXL Drone Show we talk to Aloft (formerly Kittyhawk) CEO Jon Hegranes about LAANC, Remote ID, UTM, and more. Be sure to check it out on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts...
As you might have heard, last week the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) for recreational drone pilots and hobbyists. In case you have a Part 107 Certificate and...
California Fire Departments are increasingly turning to Silicon Valley technology, such as drones, satellite images, and artificial intelligence to more effectively fight bigger blazes. In a recent article, Fire Chief...
Sometimes you need an eye in the sky to appreciate the beauty of a landscape or a piece of art. This is especially the case with the Aircraft Sculpture ‘Gravitas’ by Keith Harder in Alberta, Canada.
The historic Koppelpoort in Amersfoort (The Netherlands) can now also be admired virtually in three dimensions thanks to the efforts of Dutch drone pilot and VR developer Sjoerd Renkers. Using a DJI Mini 2, he took...
US helicopter pilots claim a highly customized drone “performed like no other” in eluding capture. The facts of an inquiry into illegal drone activities that occurred in Tuscon, Arizona, in February were...
Do you have a clear vision for the further development of the European drone sector? On which fronts should the EU give way to drones and their applications? What do you think about electric forms of manned aviation? Do...
Walmart has made an investment in DroneUp, a drone delivery startup. During the corona crisis, Walmart already partnered with DroneUp to deliver COVID-19 test kits to customers. In the future, Walmart also wants to use...
Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had issued a request for entities interested in serving as test administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). Today, the agency is taking its...
Amazon Prime Day 2021 is happening today and tomorrow. Currently, there are discounts to be had on the original DJI Mavic Mini and the DJI OM4.
Let’s face it, a lot of wedding videos are actually pretty dull. The bride and groom get dressed, family and friends gather, then finally comes the yes, the cutting of the cake, followed by the necessary...
DJI just updated the DJI Fly app to version 1.4.4. This new version does not seem to bring any new features other than it “fixes certain issues and optimizes overall app quality.”
In this latest episode, the 13th already, of our PIXL Drone Show we talk to Autel CEO Randall Warnas about the drone industry, Autel’s strategy, marketing plans, and more. Be sure to check it out on Youtube...
During the visit of US President Joe Biden to the NATO summit in Brussels, the Belgian police made use of a new anti-drone system, the Skywall 100, for the first time. In combination with a drone jammer, this system can...
The DJI Mini SE drone that was recently leaked with ‘help’ from Walmart will be released on July 15th. The drone will be priced at $299, which practically makes it a no-brainer for anyone who is looking to...
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