A pretty cool clip is making the rounds on the internet today. It’s of an eagle plucking a drone from the sky, and then flying away with it.
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Scott Simmie is a career multi-platform journalist now specializing in drones and other technology content creation.
He’s worked at senior levels for CBC National News and the Toronto Star, reporting from such locations as China, Russia, Thailand, Ethiopia and more. While at The Star, he covered the X Prize in Mojave – the competition that led to Virgin Galactic and sparked space tourism. He has reported from multiple conflict zones, as an EMMY Nominee, and is the co-author of three best-selling, non-fiction books.
Scott has been working in the world of drones since late 2014. His clients have included DJI.
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AUVSI XCELLENCE awards honoring drone innovation open
The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International is now accepting entries for its annual XCELLENCE awards. The awards are meant to “honor organizations and individuals in the unmanned systems industry that demonstrate a commitment to advancing the technology, promoting safe adoption, and using unmanned systems to save lives and improve the human condition.”
Expand Expanding CloseDJI’s new FPV drone will – or should – have an auto-land feature
Hey there. The release date – whenever it is – is getting closer. So the time feels right for another thought on what we believe will be a likely feature for the forthcoming DJI FPV drone.
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A new video is out from DJI. It’s not promoting any particular DJI product, but rather the use-case scenarios for drones at the French ski resort of Val Thorens.
Expand Expanding ClosesenseFLY releases new eBee Geo drones for $10K US
senseFly has announced a new drone. The eBee Geo is priced at $10,000 US and is the latest in the eBee X line of professional mapping and surveying drones.
Expand Expanding ClosePBS story explores the appeal – and physics – of FPV drones
PBS, the Public Broadcasting System, has pulled together a really awesome video that introduces the FPV experience to non-pilots. It even goes into the physics of how drones fly.
Expand Expanding ClosePilot spotlight: liquid FPV video from Erbil, Iraq
We’re pleased to take you on a little voyage today. Odds are, you’ve never seen an FPV video from this location.
Expand Expanding CloseSupport independent drone dealers – or lose them
It’s a big world out there, with tons of buying options. Today, we make the case to throw your support behind reputable owner-operated stores and websites.
Expand Expanding CloseStudying for Part 107? A primer on learning the dreaded METARs
Have you ever tried to learn a language that’s really difficult for you? Great, you’ll feel right at home with this article. We’re going to look at the basics of METAR, which stands for Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine Weather Report or Meteorological Aerodrome Report.
Expand Expanding CloseNew DJI Tulum video showcases latest gimbals, FPV flight
DJI has just released a really next-level video. Shot in Tulum, Mexico, it highlights the capabilities of the latest additions to the Ronin line, as well as some really gorgeous FPV footage. In fact, it kind of makes us wonder if that footage might have been captured with you-know-what.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy Urban Air Mobility is more than just a buzzphrase
If you’re a regular reader of DroneDJ, you’ve likely heard the phrase “Urban Air Mobility” by now. But what exactly does it mean? And why is it important? Let’s do a check-in.
Expand Expanding CloseAir taxi service Joby Aero Inc. may go public: Reuters
A California company that has built a passenger-carrying VTOL will soon go public, according to a recent Reuters report. Santa Cruz-based Joby Aviation is building an air taxi that will likely one day be sharing the skies with over urban centers with drones.
Expand Expanding CloseLilium flying taxi company plans ‘Vertiport’ hubs across Florida
A very well-financed German startup has announced plans to establish a physical infrastructure in Florida for a fleet of passenger-carrying air taxis. These eVTOL vehicles, powered by multiple small electric engines, can be flown with a pilot – or as an autonomous drone.
Expand Expanding CloseThe DJI FPV drone won’t be a racing drone. Or will it…?
Editors note: The DJI FPV Drone combo has now launched. You can read our full review here, and buy the combo here.
If you’re experienced with drone racing, all it takes is one look at the leaked photos of DJI’s forthcoming FPV drone to realize it’s not going to compete with stripped-down, steroid-fuelled racing drones that can easily hit speeds well over 100 miles per hour (the Guinness World Record is just shy of 180 mph). But that doesn’t mean people won’t want to race their DJI FPV drones.
Expand Expanding CloseCheck out this “rhomboidal” drone wing design
We stumbled across a pretty intriguing wing design the other day – along with a company that plans to put it into a drone. Let’s just say it’s unlike any traditional design you’ve likely seen before.
Expand Expanding CloseReader’s FPV video: Slow, steady… and affordable
You’ve seen how we like to highlight videos from our readers. Well, recently we asked people if you had work you’d like featured. Tons of you took the time to fill out this form (and you’re still welcome to do so). Today’s selection doesn’t feature crazy skills… but it does feature solid flying and a great subject.
Expand Expanding CloseFlying an FPV simulator? Follow the instructions…
You’ve likely heard that old saying: “Do as I say, not as I do.” Well, it’s very relevant to this story about FPV piloting, simulators, and maximizing your learning curve.
Expand Expanding CloseHow DJI’s upcoming FPV drone will change the FPV world
All of this waiting for DJI’s new FPV drone has given us some time to reflect. What impact might this product have upon the sector. The answer? We think it’s really going to shake things up. Let us tell you why.
Expand Expanding CloseDrone pilot and cinematographer creates next-level video effects
A post by DJIGlobal grabbed us tonight. The post-production work was spectacular. We wanted to share it with you… and learn what we could about the creator.
Expand Expanding CloseVirtual Boston Drone Film Festival announced for March 2021
The good news? A new Boston Drone Film Festival is ON for 2021. The bad news? Like pretty much everything else, it’s virtual only. That being said, we do have the deets.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI adds option of Flyaway coverage for Mini 2, Mavic Air 2
Worried that your Mavic Mini or Mini 2 might fly away on you? Odds are it will never happen. But in the rare event it does? If you have DJI Care Refresh, you’re covered.
Expand Expanding CloseUS Advanced Air Mobility market to reach $115B annually by 2035
The coming wave of electrically powered aircraft shuttling drones and humans will be huge, says a new report by Deloitte and the Aerospace Industries Association. The report refers to Advanced Air Mobility rather than Urban Air Mobility – and includes both cities and rural areas in its projections.
Expand Expanding CloseCheck out Cora: A VTOL air taxi drone
Urban Air Mobility is a buzzphrase these days. It’s a way of describing a coming future where unmanned aerial vehicles – including air taxis that ferry passengers – are part of the urban airspace.
Expand Expanding CloseFree Adobe Creative Cloud trial hidden in DJI Fly app update (U)
There’s a really great offer hidden in the code of the new DJI Fly app update: a three-month trial to Adobe’s Creative Cloud.
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