Ishveena Singh

The dangers of AI are making headlines once again. Earlier this week, leaders from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and other artificial intelligence labs came out with a warning that future AI systems could be as deadly as pandemics and nuclear weapons. And now, we are hearing about a test simulated by the US Air Force where an AI-powered drone “killed” its human operator because it saw them as an obstacle to the mission.

Medical technology company Siemens Healthineers says it plans to roll out a drone delivery solution to transport laboratory diagnostics materials as well as other medical supplies in Africa. The company is joining forces with Wingcopter, a German developer and operator of delivery drones, for this initiative.

DJI’s latest sub-250-gram drone, the Mini 2 SE, is an ultraportable, regulation-friendly aircraft that is exempt from registration and licenses in several parts of the world. It comes at a super affordable price point of $339, with the Fly More Combo containing extra batteries and a host of useful accessories costing only $489. But how does the new DJI drone compare to its closest competitors, the Mini 2 and Mini SE? Let’s find out…

New York State has announced additional measures to protect beachgoers from sharks at Long Island State Park beaches this summer. More specifically, 10 new drones are being deployed to enhance the State’s shark monitoring capacity.

Terra, the all-in-one drone mapping solution from DJI, has received a new firmware update. Version 3.7.0 of the software packs in several new features including an option to reduce output resolution to facilitate browsing and editing models online. And as always, many existing features have been optimized, and occasional issues fixed.

AirMap, one of the most popular apps used by drone operators to gain a Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) nod to fly in controlled airspace at or below 400 feet, has announced the decision to shut down its LAANC service.

Unleash live, an Australia-based provider of visual analytics and drone management software, has joined forces with AstraUTM, an uncrewed traffic management (UTM) solutions provider, to enhance the safety and efficiency of drone operations.

AgEagle Aerial Systems has added a new product to the MicaSense series of drone sensors. The company’s latest offering, RedEdge-P dual, is a high-resolution multispectral and RGB composite sensor that allows DJI operators to use their drones for plant classification, weed identification, environmental research and conservation, and vegetation analysis of water bodies.

Uncrewed traffic management (UTM) specialist AirMatrix says it has received funding to map cellular signal data up to 1,000 feet. The company’s new research project will eventually help to set up the necessary telecom infrastructure for passenger air taxis and drones carrying heavy payloads above 400 feet.

This is your last week to save HUGE on one of the most popular photography drones out there, the DJI Air 2S! The drone that can capture 20 MP photos or video in 5.4K with its one-inch sensor is available to buy now at a discount price of $849, meaning you save $150 on the regular price of $999.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comment on requests by four companies to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations at or below 400 feet. These companies are Zipline, UPS Flight Forward, Phoenix Air Unmanned, and uAvionix.

Switzerland-based VTOL drone manufacturer Wingtra has released a new mapping payload, the RGB61. Wingtra’s latest drone mapping solution is a customized Sony Alpha 7 Mark IV 61MP RGB camera that maps 1.4 times the area with up to 40% lighter data and post-processing loads to complete missions much faster than previously possible.

Another drone tracking app has hit the market. Air Sentinal, an app that allows you to detect drones flying near you broadcasting Remote ID signals, is now available for download on the Google Play Store.

A DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone has captured what is believed to be rock paintings around 7,000 years old. The cave art, discovered in the Alicante province along the coast of Spain, has managed to remain hidden till now because the mountainous region is extremely difficult to access on foot.

Drone Assist, a popular flight planning tool in the United Kingdom, has received its most extensive update since the app was first launched in 2016. The new version begins rolling out today for both iOS and Android devices.

DJI has finally made its IP54-rated RC Plus remote controller compatible with the company’s popular commercial drone, the Matrice 300 (M300) RTK.

SkySafe, a San Diego-based airspace security and drone defense technology company, has launched a new certification course for drone forensics.

Human-machine collab specialist XTEND says it has acquired Performance Rotors, a Singapore-based drone inspection firm. The collective technologies of these companies will make human-guided, remote interactive operations possible in a range of industrial inspection scenarios, including GPS-denied, unsafe, or confined spaces.

Nokia’s 5G-connected drones are all set to blanket Belgium. The Finnish drone platform has been selected by Belgium’s Citymesh in a deal that would see automated drones quickly reaching emergency sites after 911 calls come in and gather critical aerial data for first responders.

European drone manufacturer Parrot’s flagship ANAFI Ai drone can now be used for automated indoor monitoring.

A new DJI product launch teaser has just dropped. The tech giant says it is preparing to upgrade one of its flagship drone models, and that further details will be unveiled on May 18, 2023, at an online launch event.