Ishveena Singh

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Open-source autonomous computing tech provider Auterion has released an update to its popular autonomy solution for drones, Skynode X. The platform contains a flight controller, mission computer, and LTE connectivity that allow autonomous drones to perform repetitive, precise, or even dangerous tasks in any commercial or government setting, deliver goods, and aid in life-saving missions.

European drone group Parrot’s struggles with long sales cycles are no secret. The company, which relies on orders from government institutions and armed forces, has undertaken several measures to reduce its cash consumption amid tepid drone sales. But ahead of the third-quarter revenues next month, Parrot is now warning investors that the group’s growth may be hampered even further.

ZeroZero Robotics, the Chinese company that caught everybody’s attention with its wild V-shaped bi-copter Falcon drone, is back with a new offering: the Hover X1. The latest version in the Hover series is a self-flying camera drone that weighs less than an iPhone and features several pre-programmed flight modes for cinematic shots.

AgEagle Aerial Systems says its eBee line of fixed-wing mapping drones has been designated with the C6 class identification label in accordance with Europe’s new drone regulations.

DJI has teased the launch of a new product at an event scheduled for October 10 at the German expo and conference INTERGEO 2023. According to the teaser promo, DJI could release a state-of-the-art drone LiDAR solution for professionals in the field of surveying and geodesy.

Drone light shows are transforming live entertainment events and celebrations across the globe. But what do you do if you want to start your own drone show business? Verge Aero, a US-based innovator and creator of drone light show systems, has released the new X7 aircraft as part of its all-in-one drone show product suite to democratize entry to the aerial entertainment industry.

Drone insurance company SkyWatch, which provides on-demand insurance to commercial drone pilots and hobbyists alike, has acquired Droneinsurance.com’s assets from REIN. The two platforms have merged to offer seamless coverage and service to drone operators across North America.

Drone delivery company Wingcopter has started a pilot project that would see drones delivering everyday goods for the first time in Germany.

From January 1, 2024, the European Union’s revamped drone regulations will become fully applicable and the open category will benefit from drones with a class identification label. This system categorizes drones based on their weight, capabilities, and intended use, and requires operators to obtain certification for certain categories of drones. The good news is that DJI has already placed several compliant drones on the EU market.

Iowa-based agriculture spray drone service provider Rantizo says it has raised more than $6 million in an oversubscribed Series A financing round. The funding was led by Leaps by Bayer and included investors Fulcrum Global Capital and Innova Memphis.

The DJI Mini 3 Pro has proven to be an incredible li’l drone, which means the new Mini 4 Pro has to work extra hard to justify why it’s worth the upgrade.

DJI has released an exciting new firmware update for the DJI Dock drone-in-a-box solution, bringing several new features and optimizations for users. One of the updates built to meet user feedback includes determining where a drone can fly on the site (geocaging), supported through FlightHub 2 and Cloud API for the Matrice 30 (M30) series. You can now even instruct the drone to intelligently Return to Home (RTH) around predetermined no-fly zones.

DJI has filed paperwork with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bring its first-ever delivery drone, FlyCart 30, to North America. The drone was first unveiled in China in August 2023.

ParaZero has announced the addition of a unique safety functionality for its drone safety parachutes to support geocaging capabilities.

DJI has released an exciting new firmware update for the Air 3, making its all-around drone compatible with the latest-generation Goggles Integra as well as Goggles 2 and RC Motion 2 remote controller. These peripherals were first released alongside the DJI Avata FPV aircraft.

DJI Phantom 4 RTK and Mavic 2 Enterprise series drone users are finally getting the much-awaited firmware update that adds support for Remote ID in the United States.

Terra Drone Corporation, one of the top drone service providers in the world, has started offering agricultural spraying services in Southeast Asia. The company has scooped up precision agriculture tech from Indonesian startup Avirtech and established a new entity called Terra Drone Agri to cater primarily to palm plantations.

Skydio has unveiled its latest drone, the triple-camera X10 with an all-new NightSense feature that enables autonomous flights in zero-light environments. Designed as a versatile solution for enterprise and public safety applications, the X10 is Skydio’s first offering since exiting the consumer business earlier this year.

DJI has released the latest firmware update for the Matrice 30 (M30) drone series. The September 2023 update focuses on improving flight safety, adding more custom options, and improving the Pilot 2 app’s user interface.

DJI has released a new firmware update for Mini 3. Aircraft firmware v01.00.0300 is now available to download for the sub-250-gram drone.