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DJI delivery drone gets US FAA nod for Remote ID compliance
FlyCart 30, the first-ever delivery drone manufactured by DJI, now boasts a Remote ID Declaration of Compliance approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The tech giant had filed paperwork with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bring FlyCart 30 to North America a few weeks ago.
Expand Expanding CloseA portable DJI charger to power your drone? It’s here!
Tech giant DJI has added a brand-new product to its incredible civilian drones and innovative camera tech portfolio. The company has just rolled out DJI Power, a series of portable power banks that can rapidly charge the most commonly used electronic devices today such as mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops, and drones.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla unveils ‘meh’rvelous inventory drone at its Giga Berlin factory
True to its reputation of using cutting-edge tech to produce equally state-of-the-art electric vehicles, Tesla has introduced a warehouse drone and robotic vehicle duo with astonishing capabilities to its Giga Berlin facility. True to the reputation of company CEO Elon Musk, however, the manner of communicating that news rather outstrips the development’s underlying import.
Expand Expanding CloseFinland busts group illegally sending thousands of drones to Russia
Authorities in Finland are holding suspects believed to have exported millions of dollars worth of drones and counter-UAV components to Russia, in violation of sanctions imposed by the European Union and the US over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Expand Expanding CloseBaltimore’s Nov. 16 NFL game invaded by five different illegal drone flights
Has Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium become a hub of illegal drone activity during the National Football League (NFL) Ravens’ home games? It’s starting to sound that way, with news that several more UAVs were active on November 16 than the craft that famously caused that day’s contest to be suspended.
Expand Expanding CloseSwoop Aero enables Ethiopia’s first medical drone distribution network
Australian drone delivery company Swoop Aero has returned to sector headlines after a long period of maintaining a relatively low profile by playing a critical role in the recently completed trial of Ethiopia’s first UAV medical distribution system.
Expand Expanding ClosePG&E uses the endearing allure of drones to mend its fire-singed reputation
How bad is the reputation of California utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)? Poor enough that it’s conspicuously displaying the sight and sounds of its drone flights to endear itself to the public (that’s a joke, kind of – read on).
Expand Expanding CloseSkyports’ Orkney interisland service for Royal Mail paused after rare drone incident [Update]
What at its launch was hailed as the UK’s first permanent UAV postal delivery operation has been temporarily suspended after a Skyports Drone Services craft encountered a technical glitch, leading an observer to abort a routine mission linking Orkney Islands destinations for the Royal Mail.
Expand Expanding CloseVerge Aero’s Composer aims to “democratize” drone show creation
Drone show organizer and tech creator Verge Aero has taken another step towards its apparent goal of putting itself out of business (kinda), with the introduction of its eponymously branded Composer software designed to transform neophytes into celestial Twyla Tharps.
Expand Expanding CloseAiRMOUR, AAM4Gov assist officials with nearing UAM services
The European Union organization researching, testing, and validating urban air mobility (UAM) services, AiRMOUR, has issued a guide to assist businesses, communities, and member nations to facilitate the integration of next generation aviation tech into daily activities.
Expand Expanding CloseUS electric drone maker begins agri spraying jobs in California
Guardian Agriculture, a manufacturer of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) drone systems for sustainable farming, says it has started operating on behalf of customers in the Salinas Valley region of California. With this, Guardian has become the first US-based agri eVTOL drone maker to begin commercial operations. The company reportedly has more than $100 million in customer orders at the moment.
Expand Expanding Close‘Unfounded, speculative concerns’: Autel responds to US bipartisan probe demand
Autel Robotics has issued a new statement, reiterating that the “Chinese high-tech enterprise” is firmly against the use of drone products for military purposes or any activities that infringe upon human rights.
Expand Expanding CloseHeisha already offers a tailor-made Tesla Cybertruck drone dock
Just hours after leading US electric car company Tesla unveiled its new Cybertruck, Chinese UAV dock specialist Heisha unveiled its new drone nesting system tailor-made to fit Elon Musk’s newest ride.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI Air 3, Mini 4 Pro finally bag FAA approval for Remote ID compliance
Months after they first hit the shelves, the DJI Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro drone models have managed to earn Remote ID Declarations of Compliance from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Expand Expanding CloseNew drone firmware improves stability of DJI M300 RTK connection
DJI has released a new firmware update for its flagship commercial drone with interchangeable payloads, the Matrice 300 (M300) RTK.
Expand Expanding CloseAnduril’s Roadrunner drone offers affordable, reusable air defense options
Fast-moving California defense startup Anduril has announced the release of a new type of aircraft called Roadrunner, which is situated somewhere between a drone and missile and designed to address the kind of military and economic dilemmas that cash-strapped countries like Ukraine face in responding to aerial attacks.
Expand Expanding Close‘Switch to Android’: Drone maker DJI quits on iOS app developers
It’s been a bit of a troubled path for DJI’s iOS MSDK development team of late, but now the drone maker has clarified it will no longer support the development of third-party apps for Apple devices. Instead, DJI is urging businesses to switch to Google’s Android platform for app development.
Expand Expanding CloseSkyports, Field in cutting-edge drone infrastructure inspection deal
UK-based Skyports Drone Services is pursuing its international business growth and geographical expansion through a new partnership with Norway’s Field, offering specialized, cutting-edge aerial infrastructure inspection and monitoring activities.
Expand Expanding CloseDronamics tie to offer Qatar Airways Cargo middle-mile drone routes
Dromamics, the world’s first drone delivery airline is setting an additional air transport precedent by partnering with Qatar Airways Cargo, forging the first global network linking the longer-haul routes of a major carrier with the smaller, more local destinations that the middle-mile UAV startup plans to serve.
Expand Expanding CloseLitchi app update fixes Facebook Live connection issues
Litchi, one of the most popular third-party flight apps for DJI drones, has released new updates across its iOS, Android, and web products. Here are the key highlights…
Expand Expanding CloseDJI Pocket 3 receives major new firmware upgrade
DJI’s latest pocket-sized gimbal camera, Osmo Pocket 3, has received a huge firmware update today. Read on to know what’s new…
Expand Expanding CloseTrio of criminal drone offenses sentenced lightly under plea deal
In UAV terms, in may rank up there with standing “in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot(ing) somebody” with quasi-impunity. Yesterday, a California man was sentenced for buzzing three different piloted aircraft with his drone, yet suffered nothing worse than community service and a hefty fine for acts the law defines as criminal offenses.
Expand Expanding CloseNew York police use drones against spiking subway surfing cases
Police in New York City have added an another use case to their expanding deployment of drones: dissuading people from recurring rooftop “subway surfing” activity that has resulted in deaths and serious injuries this year.
Expand Expanding CloseUK proposes new drone laws: mandatory pilot test, Remote ID rule
To prepare the United Kingdom for increased adoption of drone technology, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has suggested several major changes to the current laws and regulations. Among the reforms proposed are the implementation of the Remote ID rule and making registration and remote pilot competency tests compulsory for sub-250-gram aircraft as well.
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