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DJI’s superfast portable chargers now available to buy in US
Tech giant DJI has officially introduced in the US market its portable charger series that can power common household devices and provide superfast charging for DJI drone batteries.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI bringing 4K camera to Mini 2 SE drone?
The Mini 2 SE is one of the most popular travel-friendly camera drones from tech giant DJI. However, it is capable of shooting only 2.7K videos, and those looking for 4K have to turn to the pricier Mini 3 series or the Mini 4 Pro. But that could change with DJI planning to upgrade the camera chip in the new Mini 2 SE models it manufactures. And in preparation for that, the company has slashed the price of the current Mini 2 SE from $299 to $279!
Expand Expanding CloseDJI Mini 2 SE folding drone has never sold for less at $279 (Reg. $339)
Amazon is now offering a new all-time low on the DJI Mini 2 SE Drone. On sale for the first time this spring, you can drop the folding quadcopter down to $279 shipped. That’s an extra $20 below our previous mention and saves you $60 in total from the usual $339 price tag. The new DJI Mini 2 SE just launched last spring as a second-generation version of its entry-level 249-gram quadcopter, complete with the company’s signature folding design and everything else you can read about below.
Expand Expanding CloseuAvionix bags FAA contract to ensure conflict-free BVLOS drone comms
Montana-based avionics solutions provider uAvionix says it has been awarded a contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to scale C-Band frequency management for regional drone communications. The initiative will enable multiple drones from different manufacturers to operate near each other while maintaining reliable and deconflicted command and control (C2) within the limited range of spectrum available for low-altitude operations.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD unveils new low-cost ‘interstellar chariot’ electric SUV complete with a drone landing
If you ever wanted an electric SUV that looked straight out of a Star Wars movie (other than Tesla’s Cybertruck), BYD has just the vehicle for you. BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand unveiled its new Super 3 electric SUV concept Tuesday, which has a rugged “interstellar chariot” design. Complete with a landing pad for your drone, the new EV is expected to cost less than $28,000 (200,000 yuan).
Expand Expanding CloseNew Insta360 X4 camera delivers incredible 360-degree views in 8K
Insta360 has taken the wraps off its highest resolution ever 360-degree action cam, the X4. Capable of capturing immensely detailed and sharp videos in 8K, the new Insta360 X4 doubles as both a 360-degree camera and a regular wide-angle action camera.
Expand Expanding CloseUK drone starup Inteliports studies Isle of Wight delivery service
UK drone delivery and services startup Inteliports is looking to facilitate the movement of goods between the Isle of Wight and English mainland with proposed UAV services, starting with a six-month trial.
Expand Expanding CloseSkyportz expands vertiport activity to AAM services with Wilbur Air
Australian vertiport developer Skyportz is undertaking a major expansion from its advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure activity by launching its Wilbur Air cargo and passenger airline, using battery-powered next generation aircraft.
Expand Expanding CloseNew firmware updates for DJI Mini 4 Pro, Air 3 drone models
Tech giant DJI has released new firmware updates for two of its latest and most popular drones, the travel-friendly sub-250-gram Mini 4 Pro and the dual-camera powerhouse Air 3.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI Avata 2 vs. Avata FPV drone: Worth upgrading?
The newly released DJI Avata 2 is meant for those who want to add an element of excitement to their flying sessions. Promising safety, sharp imaging, and immersive flight experience, DJI’s latest first-person view (FPV) drone is designed to be paired with the new DJI Goggles 3 video headset and DJI RC Motion 3 joystick remote controller. But how exactly is Avata 2 different from DJI Avata? Here’s a detailed guide to help you understand just that…
Expand Expanding CloseRigiTech’s Eiger delivery drone obtains FAA remote ID approval
Swiss drone delivery company RigiTech has taken another step closer to its objective to unleashing scalable aerial solutions across the planet with its Eiger UAV receiving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval as remote ID compliant in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseChula Vista police lose court bid to overturn drone video access
A landmark case on public access to video shot by law enforcement drones has taken a decisive turn, with the California Supreme Court’s denial of a Chula Vista Police Department motion seeking to keep its aerial footage confidential.
Expand Expanding CloseMichael Robbins to lead AUVSI as president and CEO
The Board of Directors of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has named Michael Robbins as the association’s new president and chief executive officer. AUVSI is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing uncrewed systems and robotics.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Elios 3 drone software merges data from previous inspection flights
Switzerland’s Flyability has released a new software extension for Elios 3, a drone developed especially for indoor and confined-space inspections. The Asset Management extension simplifies Elios 3’s processing and reporting workflows by merging data from subsequent flights into a single digital twin of the asset — with no additional post-processing.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI Avata 2 Review: Still the most fun drone on the market, and it got better!
Today, DJI released its second generation FPV/Cinewhoop style drone, the Avata 2. Packing improvements within both the new drone and paired Goggle 3, is it the best FPV drone on the market?
Expand Expanding CloseSkyfire opens dedicated drone training center for DFR operators
Specialized UAV public safety and emergency program consultancy Skyfire has announced the opening of its dedicated facility for drone first responder (DFR) training, covering a wide range of scenarios for existing and adopting operators.
Expand Expanding CloseFlytBase partners with SkyeBrowse for rapid drone data capture, 3D modeling
Enterprise drone autonomy software company FlytBase is joining forces with drone reality capture platform SkyeBrowse to help users generate centimeter-accurate 3D models in near real-time.
Expand Expanding CloseAs US considers total DJI drone ban, American UAVs flail in Ukraine: report
In their boundless technological and economic wisdom, US legislators responsible for blacklisting DJI drones from use by federal agencies are now preparing a de facto ban of private companies and individuals flying them, too. If that happens, the only option would be what a Wall Street Journal report today calls “drones from American startups (that) have been deemed glitchy and expensive” in their disappointing deployment in Ukraine.
Expand Expanding CloseJapan accepts German delivery drone for type certification
Wingcopter, a German developer and operator of delivery drones, says it has applied and received acceptance for opening the type certification process of its Wingcopter 198 delivery drone in Japan. The development is important because it is the first time a foreign company’s drone has been accepted for type certification by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). Successful approval would allow for commercial drone delivery missions in populated areas.
Expand Expanding ClosePartnership to ensure advanced air traffic surveillance at US drone ports
Aerospace infrastructure development company DronePort Network is joining forces with airspace management specialist Vigilant Aerospace for advanced situational awareness at future drone port projects throughout the US.
Expand Expanding CloseNew details on F-16, drone collision in banned Arizona airspace
A little more has been uncovered about the mysterious drone sightings in a highly restricted US military test flight area above the Arizona desert, but the additional details don’t offer any clear idea of who might be illegally piloting the UAVs.
Expand Expanding CloseParis races to perfect counter-drone tech for Summer Olympics
Are authorities in France at risk of not having new counter-drone tech available when the Paris Summer Olympics begin in July? That’s the sound of recent media reports that weigh in hard on spooky UAV themes, while often giving lighter treatment less dramatic aspects of the story.
Expand Expanding CloseNew DJI Dock 2 firmware brings Silent mode, trial flights
DJI has released a new firmware update for its latest drone-in-a-box, Dock 2. The firmware comes with a bunch of new features and optimized functions for live flight controls through FlightHub 2.
Expand Expanding CloseChina approves mass production of pilotless air taxis
China-based air taxi developer EHang has received crucial government certification to begin mass production of its EH216-S passenger-carrying pilotless aircraft. The company is the first eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) developer in the world to obtain this kind of regulatory validation for its aircraft.
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