Ishveena Singh is a versatile journalist and writer with a passion for drones and location technologies. She has been named as one of the 50 Rising Stars of the geospatial industry for the year 2021 by Geospatial World magazine.
DJI has released a huge update for its drone flying app, DJI Fly. Version 1.12.8 of the app comes with a host of new features including a home screen that has been revamped to be more informative and intuitive, as well as a new shortcut for transferring drone footage to another device.
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Japanese drone maker ACSL says its SOTEN drone with a swappable camera system and robust encryption process is now ready to ship in the US. The standard package of the NDAA-compliant drone has been priced under $10,000 to compete with global rival DJI’s commercial offerings.
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Terra, the all-in-one drone mapping solution from DJI, has been updated again to enhance both the product features and the data processing speed. While LiDAR point cloud reconstruction missions will benefit the most from version 4.0.0 of the software, Terra now supports the newly-released DJI Modify 3D model editing tool as well.
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If you can do with some savings right now, there are quite a few deals available on some of the best DJI drones and cameras. From the travel-friendly Mini 2 SE coming down to its lowest-ever price to the Osmo Action 4 camera seeing its first discount since launch, DJI’s January 2024 sale is a great opportunity to save on purchases both big and small. Here’s the complete lowdown…
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So, the second generation of DJI’s audio recording solution, Mic 2, is now available to buy with prices starting at $219. But how is this new offering by the tech giant different from the original DJI Mic? And if you’re a content creator, vlogger, podcaster, or filmmaker, should you invest in one?
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Tech giant DJI has unveiled the company’s first intelligent 3D model editing software, DJI Modify. The solution is meant to be used with DJI Terra drone mapping software to repair common 3D model defects.
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The DJI Inspire 3 professional aerial cinematography drone has received its first new firmware update of the year. Those who use the DJI High-Bright Remote Monitor with their Inspire 3 will find this update particularly exciting.
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Autel Robotics has released a new firmware update for EVO II drones using the V3 chipset. The software bundle packs in several new features, as well as bug fixes and optimizations.
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Drone management specialist DroneDeploy has announced open beta support for the DJI Dock drone-in-a-box solution. Meaning, you’ll now be able to plan and execute your DJI Dock flights directly in the DroneDeploy platform.
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While most of us have barely pulled ourselves out of the post-holiday slump, tech giant DJI is moving full steam ahead into 2024. Last week, the company announced the global rollout of its first-ever delivery drone FlyCart 30. And you likely know by now that a new pro audio product launch is slated for later today. But DJI doesn’t want to stop there. Another new teaser has dropped now to let us know that on Thursday, Jan. 18, the drone maker will unveil a solution that might just help to “shape” our world. Here are the deets…
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Enterprise drone automation software specialist FlytBase has announced the third edition of NestGen, a global virtual summit that puts the spotlight on the latest drone-in-a-box tech and solutions enabling drone autonomy.
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Florida-based Zing Drone Solutions says it’s all set to make FAA Remote ID compliance more accessible for drone pilots with the launch of an affordable broadcast module.
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Tech giant DJI has released a new firmware update for the Osmo Action 4 camera. The new firmware version is 01.03.08.20, up from v01.03.07.10 introduced in December 2023.
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Mitsubishi Electric US says the full suite of its AnyMile drone-based logistics and operations management platform is now available for use by drone operators, corporate shippers, and transportation and logistics companies. The platform was first announced at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
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DJI RC is a drone remote controller that comes with a 5.5-inch FHD display screen built-in. It links directly with your drone once you power it on, and no smartphone is required in the process. So, which drone models does DJI RC support right now?
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An amateur drone pilot who nearly crashed his DJI Mavic Mini drone into DJ Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, in 2022 has been ordered to pay over $1,100 in fines by a UK court.
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To understand how uncrewed vehicles avoid each other and other obstacles, researchers at NASA recently flew multiple drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The test is being seen as an important step towards advancing self-flying capabilities for air taxis.
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[Updated January 15, 2024] Chinese tech giant DJI says its education line is still available in the overseas market, and that the company will continue to provide technical and after-sales support to the customers. In its home ground, the company has already ceased the sales of all its educational offerings, including the Tello drone and programmable RoboMaster robots.
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Autel Robotics has finally filed paperwork with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bring its all-new Alpha drone to North America. The company has been teasing this product for a while now as a competitor to the DJI Matrice 30 series. Autel Alpha was also showcased at the Energy Drones and Robotics Coalition (EDRC) conference in Texas as part of a soft launch in June 2023.
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Tethered drone systems specialist Volarious has unveiled fresh software enabling DJI and Autel drones to conduct unlimited aerial monitoring. The Singapore-based company is further running a two-month free trial offer to celebrate the launch of its new “Sentry Mode” solution.
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Reality capture and drone data management specialist DroneDeploy is giving users a sneak peek into its upcoming January 2024 product update.
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It looks like DJI could be prepping to shutter its STEAM Education division with the company announcing the suspension of sales of several products such as the Tello drone and RoboMaster EP from December 31, 2023.
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DJI has released a new firmware update for Mavic 3 Pro, the world’s first consumer drone with a triple-camera system.
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DJI has issued surprise updates for the Avata FPV drone and Mavic 3 aircraft, promising to fix some known issues. What exactly those fixes are, however, remains a mystery.
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