The four-day DJI training at the historic military academy is not merely a weekend team-building event, as explained by a DJI spokesperson. Nor is it a corporate paintball adventure, as suggested by some of our readers...
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Haye Kesteloo
DJI Osmo Pocket 2 will be released on October 20th, 2020
In addition to the DJI rumors we reported on recently, we have just now received confirmation that the new DJI Osmo Pocket 2 will be released on October 20, this year.
Illegal drones ground aircraft fighting large wildfires in Oregon
Firefighters are trying to contain the Beachie Creek and Riverside Fires that have already burned 330,867 acres combined. Unfortunately, illegal drones from recreational pilots aren’t helping.
DJI military training required for all employees in China to ‘prepare for war’
Ok, here’s the latest. DJI military training is required for all employees in China to ‘prepare for war’ as the world’s largest drone maker is undergoing radical changes in company culture and...
Amazon’s Ring introduces security camera drone, the Always Home Cam
Ring introduces a new security camera drone, the ‘Always Home Cam’ during today’s Amazon event. This drone is meant to be flown indoors to keep an eye out for your property and belongings while...
Skyward (Verizon) deploys remote network-connected drone during Big Hollow Wildfire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Skyward, A Verizon company, a temporary waiver that allows company pilots to fly the Percepto Sparrow drone from their homes to inspect critical communications...
Skydio adds new talent to growing leadership team
More news about Skydio today as the company adds new talent to its ‘growing leadership team.’ The three new hires are all women, which is a welcome addition to a mostly male-dominated drone industry.
Skydio 2 and DJI Mavic Air 2 track a motorcycle. Guess who wins.
Ryan Urlacher puts the Skydio 2 and DJI Mavic Air 2 to the test. In this almost 30-minute video, he has both drones following him while he is riding his motorcycle on a dirt road with quite a bit of elevation. Guess...
What happened to the consumer drone market?
What happened to the consumer drone market? This is a question that seems to keep coming back. Where did the hobbyist drone pilot go? Looking at different sources of information, you could argue that the consumer drone...
FAA administrator Steve Dickson updates drone industry on Remote ID and more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updated the drone industry on Remote ID for Drones, the UAS IPP, and upcoming regulations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) during a recent speech posted online.
Paul Aitken
DJI rumors on Ronin RS2, Mavic 3, Mavic Mini 2, 2x DJI FPV, OA2, OP2
Here are the latest DJI rumors on the DJI Ronin RS2, the Mavic 3, a new Mavic Mini 2, two DJI FPV drones, and the Osmo Action 2 and Osmo Pocket 2. This information comes directly from DJI‘s offices in China from a...
DJI Smart Controller update for the Mavic Air 2 – V01.00.0820
Finally, DJI released update V01.00.0820 that allows you to use the DJI Smart Controller to fly and control your DJI Mavic Air 2 drone.
Amazon develops flight simulators to train delivery drones to avoid real-world crashes
Details published by the European Patent Office show that Amazon has filed for a patent to teach autonomous drones about flight speed, lift-off, rolls, and landings with the use of flight simulators.
Walmart to deliver COVID-19 test kits by drone in pilot project
Walmart said today that it would start delivering COVID-19 test kits by drone through an automated drone delivery system to customers’ doorsteps in a pilot project.
Drones4Safety to increase safety in European civil transport
In June 2020, a consortium of nine partners coordinated by the University of Southern Denmark has launched the EU-funded Drones4Safety project with the aim of increasing safety and security in European civil transport...
Pix4Dmatic: accurate, faster photogrammetry on a larger scale
Photogrammetry leader Pix4D is announcing the commercial release of Pix4Dmatic: the digital photogrammetry software for accurate and fast corridor and large scale drone mapping.
Update from White House and Commercial Drone Alliance
In an opening session moderated by Lisa Ellman, Executive Director of the Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) at the Commercial UAV EXPO 2020, Michael Kratsios, Chief Technology Officer of the United States provided an...
Use of drones to assist 911 explored by Manatee County officials
Manatee County in Florida could be breaking new ground for the drone industry with a new type of emergency response that involves the use of unmanned aircraft. The county is only a few approvals away from becoming the...
Drone plays mother’s voice in effort to find missing 3-year-old boy
In Australia, a search and rescue crew used a drone that played mom’s voice in an effort to find a missing three-year-old boy. However, it was his granddad’s assistance that saved the day.
