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
Picture this: Your nice new drone (or your nice old drone) has splash-landed and is now under 40 feet of water. It’s not a SwellPro, so it’s not built to be submerged. You need to get it out, and fast.
Watch and learn from this true-life example. It might just save your drone.
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When we capture something great from the air, we like to show it off. A newly posted reel, taken in different locations around Vermont, shows off some of the great capabilities of DJI’s Mavic Air 2 – and of the pilot. Come along, get comfortable, stay awhile – it’s going to be worth it.
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A little post on Reddit gave us a good chuckle. We figure it might do the same for you, as well.
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Drone fishing is becoming a real thing. And SwellPro has just released something that will allow SplashDrone owners to safely troll a baited line without fear of losing the drone with a snag or large catch. Fish fry, here we come!
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A two-day online symposium is underway, addressing key issues around the operation of drones in the United States. Put together by the Federal Aviation Administration in conjunction with the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI), the opening keynote pointed to a world where the #dronesforgood hashtag has two equally relevant meanings.
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A Baltic company, SPH Engineering, has released a new video filmed on the 4th of July. The video captures programmed drones flying in concert with a fireworks display – and even appearing to carry some pyrotechnics. It’s worth watching.
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Looking for a competitive edge when it comes to producing drone videos for yourself or clients? Rather than waiting for the next product from a manufacturer like DJI, Parrot, or Autel, you might be better served by purchasing a Cinewhoop.
Why, you ask? Keep reading.
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The Mavic Air 2 has gained a lot of attention — and a lot of new owners — since its release earlier this year. Many have described it as near-perfect given its feature set and relatively inexpensive $799 price point. But is this the right drone for you? Well, that depends.
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Will DJI build an FPV racing drone?
That question is being kicked around again, following a recent patent application for a new type of gimbal that appears to keep the camera enclosed within a protective device – a design very suitable for this kind of application. That, plus a concept sketch of a racing drone from someone with street cred have people talking.
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If you’re visiting DJI headquarters in Shenzhen for the first time, you’ll likely receive the guest treatment. That means you’ll be taken to the main lobby and shown what looks like a small museum display. It’s a row of DJI-manufactured drones, including the iconic original Phantom that was released in 2012. It’s an astonishing record of technological accomplishment, and it makes you wonder what’s next.
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Parrot has just released a brand new drone.
The company hopes the ambitious new drone will find a niche with first responders and enterprise users. It’s called the ANAFI USA – a name that touts its Made-in-America status at a time when there’s been some push-back against Chinese-made drones over alleged security concerns. The product will retail for $7,000 US and features an array of sensors including thermal and 32X optical imagery, as well as enhanced data security features.
Every once in a while, a drone happens to be in the right place at the right time to capture something truly spectacular. Luckily for us, that happened again recently — and the results are truly breathtaking. Just wait until you see this drone whale video.
Thinking of attending an upcoming drone conference?
Wondering what conferences are taking place, and when?
We’ve got your back. But this year is not like other years. With COVID-19 still making large indoor gatherings potential hot zones, organizers of several drone conferences and conventions have wisely pulled the pin on physical gatherings. Others, particularly those with conferences late in the year, are hopeful that a physical gathering can still proceed.
One of the leading companies providing choreographed drone light shows has established what is says is a new world record. Dronisos just flew 200 synchronized drones during an indoor performance, besting the previous world record of 160.
Possibly coming soon to a penitentiary or event near you: DroneShield’s RfZero drone detection system…
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Parrot has some big plans for June 30: It will be releasing a new product. But in announcing plans for that release, the company has taken direct aim at one of its competitors — and in a somewhat controversial manner.
Greetings!
My name is Scott Simmie, and I’m happy to be a new addition to the DroneDJ team. I’m a career journalist who has worked in the drone space for about six years — doing everything from running websites and reviewing products to longer case studies, industry analysis, and communications work. I even traveled to Mexico with a company to document a 102-kilometer Beyond Visual Line of Sight flight over a gas pipeline.
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