Scott Simmie

DJI has filed paperwork with the FCC for a new upward radar device. We’re anticipating this will be a new sensor on one of the company’s Enterprise products.

Editor’s note: If you are new to First Person View drone flight, or would like a refresher on safety tips and drone regs, please read our story on the topic here.

It’s been one day since the release of DJI’s innovative new FPV drone, and many people have already ordered the product. We take a look at some of the main reasons why this might be the perfect fit for someone wanting to get into the world of First Person View flying – and a couple outlining why it might not be a fit for others. Let’s hop in.

Whew. We’re finally catching our breath after yesterday’s launch of DJI’s new FPV drone combo. If you haven’t read our massive overview/review, you can find that here. If you’d like some tips on safe flying and regulations around First Person View products (and drones in general), you’ll find that here. And if you’re ready to pull the trigger (on your wallet, not the motion controller), you can order from DJI here. Now, on to the videos.

DJI’s new FPV drone combo has some amazing technology baked in. It’s also not inexpensive. So this post is for people who are not experienced pilots.

Editors note: The DJI FPV Drone combo has now launched. You can read our full review here, and buy the combo here.

As the clock struck 9 a.m. EST, someone at DJI pushed “send.” Or maybe they just auto-scheduled. Regardless, the official DJI press release on its new product has landed.

Finally. The new DJI FPV drone is available – and it’s pretty innovative. DJI has produced a product that offers a stable FPV experience for a beginner, yet enough performance to satisfy many existing FPV pilots. It’s not for everyone, but it will be a great choice for many. And all at a combo price, if you can get your hands on one.

Editors note: The DJI FPV Drone combo has now launched. You can read our full review here, and buy the combo here.

You knew DJI would do this… and it did. The company has released another short, slick teaser video in the final ramp-up to its DPV drone launch.

US drone manufacturer Skydio has announced it has raised $170 million in investment, led by Andreessen Horowitz’s Growth Fund. That brings the total raised by the company to $340 million – and a valuation of a cool $1 billion.

Editors note: The DJI FPV Drone combo has now launched. You can read our full review here, and buy the combo here.

Well, you’ve probably seen it by now. But that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy this clip.

Having a Skydio drone in your toolkit can offer police a tactical advantage, says an officer who uses the product. In particular, the drone can get up close in tight areas that would prove very difficult for other UAVs.

Ehang, the Chinese firm that makes an autonomous, passenger-carrying drone, has flown the device in Beijing. It’s the first time the EH216 has flown over Beijing, which is a pretty busy airspace.

In the slush pile of leaks, another one has emerged: a look at the manual that ships with the DJI FPV drone.

Editor’s note: The new DJI FPV drone combo has been released. You can buy it here, and find our full overview/review here.

DJI has released a short promotional video and a still image teasing its upcoming FPV drone launch. The product – already widely leaked – will be available for sale March 2 at 9 a.m. ET.

Editors note: The DJI FPV Drone combo has now launched. You can read our full review here, and buy the combo here.

That drip, drip, drip of leaks? It has not turned into a firehose. Pictures of the new “Motion Controller” – a handheld device for more intuitive control of an FPV machine (and a story we broke back in early January), are now out in the wild.

With DJI’s FPV drone now very close to public launch, we thought it would be great to get the opinion of an FPV expert. And David Moquay of FPVlightrax was happy to comply. He’s got some great things to say, so read on.

A Toronto television station has put together a reel featuring drone footage taken around the city. And, because Toronto is currently under full lockdown, it’s a pretty empty place.

Regular drone flights are about to commence shuttling COVID-19 tests, personal protective equipment, and other medical supplies between two communities in Scotland. There was a proof-of-concept phase last year, but the service is about to become fully operational.

EHang is continuing to push back following a damaging – and it says false – report issued by a firm that recommended shorting the stock. The report from Wolfpack Research, which recommended shorting the stock, has tanked the company’s market cap.

The FAA is moving ahead with its plans for a nation-wide system to train and test all recreational drone pilots. The Recreational UAS Safety Test, or TRUST, must be given by a qualified entity or person, and at no charge.

Okay, spring is a little less than a month away. And, if you’re like many of us in the northern hemisphere, you are probably so ready. We certainly are.

Well, the cat’s out of the bag. And so, apparently is the drone.