Google-funded ocean drones are now mining carbon data from Gulf Stream

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A group of ocean drones, funded in part by a $1 million grant from Google.org, have been deployed from Rhode Island’s Newport to build the largest-ever set of wintertime weather and carbon data in the Gulf Stream.

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Drone delivery firm Antwork raises $314M in Series B funding

China-based drone delivery specialist Antwork Technology has scooped up a cool $314 million in Series B funding. The fresh capital infusion was led by Thor Capital with participation from existing investor Unity Ventures.

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DJI will stop providing support for these products from March 2022

Some important news for longtime DJI users. The technology giant has announced the end of service (EOS) timeline for several of its older drones, gimbals, accessories, and spares. Here’s the complete list…

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UK experts warn tardy post-Brexit certification system may cost drone sector dearly

Britain has been energetic in its pursuit of emerging UAV operations and services as a major driver of innovation and economic activity. Yet business leaders are warning that unresolved certification details in the wake of Brexit may seriously hamstring the UK just as the drone-driven future is set to take off.

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UK investigation reveals how police operator ‘lost’ a $7K Parrot drone

During a search operation in the Oxfordshire countryside, a UK police drone lost connection with the controller and was found miles away in a children’s playground the next day, a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has found.

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DJI FPV drone is back on sale for $999

Don’t worry if you missed out on the chance to pick up a DJI FPV drone on the cheap during Black Friday frenzy; they’re on sale again for Green Monday.

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