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.
Follow Scott on Twitter @scottsimmie
Just yesterday, we invited drone content creators to send us their best. And already, we’ve been receiving some great submissions. We’d like to highlight some great work capturing a really hostile environment.
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Like many of you, we’re super-interested in the upcoming DJI FPV drone. And today, we have some details from an insider to share.
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There’s a lot of great talent out there. And here at DroneDJ, we like to spread the word.
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Ahhhh….winter. Those crisp skies, stable air, and particles of freezing moisture. Should you be concerned? Why yes, yes you should be. Just wait till you see what happened to one pilot.
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The CES is right around the corner. This year, it will run from January 11-14, and as a virtual-only event. Nonetheless, it will still be the biggest tech show on the planet. And that made us wonder: Might this be the venue where DJI chooses to unveil its new FPV drone?
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Ever wonder what a great 360° capture by drone looks like? Well, wonder no longer.
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Scotland marked the end of 2020 with a special drone show in three parts. Really, it’s more like an art installation in some ways. And it’s definitely worth taking in.
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You know us. We like nothing more than discovering cool videos that show off piloting skills. Pretty much all of these videos involve the agility that can only come from an FPV drone – and the ability that only comes with top-flight pilots. We’ve just found three more examples from a single team.
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Reactions are still coming in, following Monday’s release by the FAA of its new Remote ID Rule, as well as its new regulations for Operations over People – including flying at night. DJI is the latest to offer a statement.
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It’s one thing to read through the Federal Aviation Administration’s new Remote ID Rule. It’s something else to understand, in a nutshell, what its implications might be for you. Let’s try to figure this out.
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In the midst of all the excitement over the FAA’s new Remote ID Rule, it was easy for the Federal Aviation Administration’s other announcement to get lost. The regulator released its new rules for flying drones over people and at night. The rules will make it simpler; you will no longer require a waiver. But… there’s a catch.
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As you may have heard, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its new, final Remote ID Rule – as well as Operations Over People. Let’s take a closer look.
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As expected, the FAA has released its final Remote ID rule for drones as well as Operations over People. All drones that are registered with the FAA, and any sub-250 gram drones involved in commercial work under Part 107, must have the ability to transmit their ID in the future.
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Ahhh, winter. A great time to just stay indoors, binge on Netflix, and dream of warmer days. What it’s not that great for is improving your drone piloting skills, unless you’re using a simulator. We have another suggestion.
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Look! Up in the sky! It’s a Bird, it’s a plane…it’s JetPack Guy!!!” Yes, it’s happened again. And this time, there’s video.
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Skydio held its last webinar of this unusual year on December 22. It featured panelists from the Enterprise and First Responder sectors, as well as more details about Skydio’s optional Autonomy Enterprise Foundation software and its Skydio Academy for pilots. Overall, the focus was the Skydio 2’s AI, and what that means for professionals.
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New, standard drone regulations will go into effect across the EU on December 31. And DJI is urging its customers to “embrace” the new regulations.
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What do drones have to do with the NBA? Well, when it comes to the Minnesota Timberwolves – plenty. Just wait until you see their new ad, shot with an FPV drone and a very skilled pilot.
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DJI has offered another brief response to last Friday’s news: The US Department of Commerce has put it in the company of Huawei (and many others) by adding DJI to the Entity List. This means DJI will be unable to export US technology used anywhere in its supply chain unless exemptions are granted. Now, DJI has come out with some additional words in response.
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It started out as a fun drone flight by the beach. It ended with a high-stakes rescue.
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When DroneAnalyst offers some thoughts on DJI being placed on the Department of Commerce’s Entity List, we tend to listen. That’s because the person doing the analysis is David Benowitz, a former DJI manager.
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An image from Chinese social media shows a drone that’s done a face plant or two. This is definitely not an authorized product shot.
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We have something to show you. Released a couple of days ago, it’s worth having a look if you’re into the Cinewhoop.
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Auterion, the open-source software company that powers a number of drones, has released a statement following DJI’s placement on the Department of Commerce’s Entity List. Keep reading, because it’s interesting.
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