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Leaks and Listings Reveal the DJI Neo The latest buzz in the drone community centers around the newly spotted DJI Neo. The FCC recently listed this yet-to-be-released drone, and DJI leaker OsitaLV shared a video showing the lightweight DJI Neo in action. While official details remain scarce, the excitement around DJI’s new design is palpable.…
A recent drone survey near a homeless encampment in Hilo, Hawaii, led to a violent confrontation between county workers and encampment residents. The incident, reported by Island News, highlights the tensions surrounding drone use in sensitive areas and raises questions about privacy concerns in public spaces. The Incident Two Hawaii County workers were assaulted by…
Using drones for search and rescue in the rugged Scottish Highlands is becoming more efficient thanks to AI. A team from the University of Glasgow, led by Jan-Hendrik Ewers, is exploring how machine learning can enhance search strategies, reports MIT Technology Review. Revolutionizing Search and Rescue The Highlands present a unique challenge for rescue operations.…
SkyeBrowse teams up with RSET to revolutionize public safety training with immersive 3D models. Enhanced Training for First Responders SkyeBrowse, known for its one-click drone reality capture platform, has partnered with RSET, a leader in immersive training simulation technology. This collaboration lets users import SkyeBrowse 3D models into RSET’s simulation environments, offering new training p
Lawmakers Target DJI for Alleged Propaganda Campaign House Republicans Elise Stefanik (R., N.Y.) and John Moolenaar (R., Mich.) are pushing for a DOJ investigation into an advocacy group they claim is a front for DJI, a Chinese military-linked drone company. The lawmakers argue that the Drone Advocacy Alliance should be registered under the Foreign Agents…
Spectacular Preview for Cast Members Early this morning, Walt Disney World debuted “Disney Dreams that Soar,” a stunning new drone show over Disney Springs. The special preview was exclusively for Cast Members, ahead of the official opening on May 24, 2024. 800 Drones Light Up the Sky The show features 800 drones creating giant images…
Why the Long Wait for Crime-Fighting Tech? The FOX 8 I-Team has uncovered delays in Cleveland police getting drones and cameras, equipment other departments have used for years. Despite City Council approving drone purchases in 2022, the city only ordered nine drones this February. Additionally, although cameras were installed in police cars last year, dashcam…
DJI recently released the Mini 4K, which is essentially like the Mini 2 but a couple of hundred dollars less. The real question is what can you do with a $300 drone that films in 4K and weighs less than 249 grams. Now, in full disclosure, DJI sent me this drone. I do get to…
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