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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.

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We’re not a data company, we just make drones: DJI

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As the backlash against it continues to grow, DJI insists it’s getting even more focused on data privacy. For the last five years, DJI has had a team of 30 devoted entirely to the privacy and data security features of its products. Collectively, this team has contributed more than 300,000 hours to bolster DJI’s apps, servers, chipsets, and firmware, the company says.

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It flies: Volocopter drone takes off in public for the first time

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Germany-based urban air mobility solutions (UAM) company Volocopter has successfully completed the first public flight demonstration of its electric heavy-lift drone, VoloDrone. The three-minute test flight was planned in collaboration with logistics company DB Schenker to showcase how delivery drones can be integrated into the logistics supply chain for end-to-end cargo transport.

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DJI drops major firmware update for M300 RTK drone

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The Matrice 300 RTK (M300 RTK) is DJI’s most rugged and reliable commercial drone platform. It comes packed with a ton of safety features that facilitate operations in the most challenging of weather conditions. And now, thanks to a new firmware update, DJI’s flagship drone is receiving a completely redesigned security framework that puts data privacy at the forefront.

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This 21-year-old drone tech CEO just raised $25 million in funding

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A tragic moment led to the invention of BRINC Drones: the 2017 mass shooting at The Mandalay Bay resort in the company’s hometown of Las Vegas. As first responders risked their lives to engage in a physical search of the hotel tower, a 17-year-old boy wondered why a drone – that could fly and communicate inside the building – wasn’t being used to serve as the crew’s eyes and ears. Now 21, Blake Resnick has just raised $25 million in Series A funding to accelerate his mission to keep people safe in dangerous situations.

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Save the date(s): DJI Mavic 3 drone and two more products teased for upcoming events

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Editor’s update: The all-new DJI Action 2 camera is available to buy now on DJI’s online store, while Ronin 4D professional cinema camera can be reserved for December 2021 shipping.

DJI has teased not one, not two, but three upcoming product event dates with a single tagline: “Good Things Come in Threes.” If you’re eager to stay up-to-date with the latest drone and camera technology coming out of DJI, read on for our product expectations.

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