We’ve been getting a sense lately that there’s kind of a drum roll going on. And there is, as Skydio moves toward a major event on June 2.
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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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New iOS Birvie app lets drone pilots stream video to multiple platforms globally
We had the opportunity to download a new app called Birvie. What it does is pretty basic – and also pretty cool.
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After more than a year of virtual conferences (with more yet to come), we’re excited about the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo Americas gathering. Not only is it in person, but a large number of prominent exhibitors are already on board.
Expand Expanding CloseThe FAA wants you (maybe) to become a LAANC service supplier
Listen closely. Hear that? It’s opportunity – and it’s knocking.
Expand Expanding CloseAirMarket, Telus demonstrate UTM, computer vision solution
Canadian Unmanned Traffic Management and fleet management company AirMarket, in partnership with mobility and IT Company Telus, have carried out a successful live demonstration of a system designed to safely operate multiple drones for surveillance, infrastructure monitoring, and more.
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Images showing a shell from what’s either a DJI prototype or a forthcoming product have emerged. And it looks, well, pretty interesting.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI releases new, smarter, Robomaster Tello Talent drone
DJI has released a new drone aimed at the educational market. It picks up from the Tello EDU model and adds a ton of new features – including the ability to fly a group of the drones in a swarm.
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Some great news for FPV pilots using the Hero5 Session. GoPro Labs now works with that camera, giving users simplified options and greater capabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseCanada’s largest aviation association, COPA, offers drone membership options
The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) is opening its door to the drone community. Membership has its privileges, including free and discounted drone training, insurance packages, and regular educational sessions.
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If you already own or have recently ordered a Skydio 2 drone, consider yourself lucky. The price of the product just jumped significantly.
Expand Expanding CloseChicago Police secretly bought drones with off-the-books cash
A report from the Chicago Sun-Times is raising eyebrows. The newspaper has uncovered that the Chicago Police Department has bought drones using funds acquired through the seizure of property and cash.
Expand Expanding CloseHooked on drone fishing? Step right this way…
So, we’ve heard about this whole drone fishing thing before. And while we’ve never done it, we thought it might be fun to introduce this unusual but effective hobby/sport to others.
Expand Expanding CloseDrone pilot/storm chaser makes cool year-ender weather video
A Canadian storm chaser has pulled together a video from the 2020 chase year in Ontario. Andrew Macklin says he condensed 30 hours of storm footage down into four minutes. The best part? There are plenty of drone shots.
Expand Expanding CloseVideos capture drone light show, fireworks fly-through in St. Petersburg, Russia
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen: Have we got a show for you.
Expand Expanding CloseGuy uses Skydio R1, animation chops to create ‘Mow-rio’ Kart video
We thought we’d seen everything. Clearly – and this is a lesson for the future – we have not.
Expand Expanding CloseLeave air space regulations to the FAA: AUVSI
The world’s largest organization representing the interests of the unmanned sector – the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International – is taking a strong stand against US state or local governments trying to layer their own legislation on top of the FAA’s federal rules.
Expand Expanding CloseSouthern Nigerian state partners with Zipline for medical deliveries
We’re always happy to see news from Zipline. The organization saves lives every single day in Rwanda and Ghana, delivering critical medical supplies on demand to remote communities. And soon, that mission will expand to Nigeria’s Cross River State.
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Have an Insta360 One R camera? Looking to put it in the air? You’ve got a new option available.
Expand Expanding CloseDrone ship ‘Mayflower’ prepares for historic scientific voyage
It’s been just over 400 years since the original Mayflower dropped anchor near the tip of what is now Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in late November of 1620. Now, a new Mayflower – substantially updated, of course – will embark on a new voyage of discovery.
Expand Expanding CloseDo I need to register my drone? Probably…
Are you a drone pilot in the US, Canada, or one of the EU countries? If you haven’t yet registered your drone, now’s a great time to do so.
Expand Expanding CloseXPONENTIAL: The ‘Autonomy Economy’ and regulations
OK. We’ll admit that headline might not hook all of you. But with drone Fleet Management tools and autonomous deliveries, it’s a big issue for the industry – and it made for a fascinating panel discussion on the closing day of this year’s XPONENTIAL online conference.
Expand Expanding CloseEASA video on EU drone regs simple and effective
One of the challenges regulators have is getting across their message. In this example, the folks from the comms department of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have really nailed it.
Expand Expanding CloseXPONENTIAL: Looking ahead to a BVLOS framework
AUVSI’s big XPONENTIAL conference is continuing for another day. We took in an expert panel discussing the challenges – and the promise – of Beyond Visual Line of Sight.
Expand Expanding CloseAUVSI announces finalists for XCELLENCE awards
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International has announced a list of finalists in multiple categories up for AUVSI XCELLENCE awards. This is top-tier industry recognition, and anyone who made the list has achieved something worth of note.
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