DJI Avata Lets Anyone Make Cool FPV Footage Using Clean Aviation Tech
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Drone News Roundup
While small drones (sUAS) are an important part of today’s electric aviation scene, it doesn’t make sense to cover every … [continued]
DJI AV Rumors: It Is Already An Autonomous Vehicle Company
DJI’s drones are already capable of doing some autonomous operations in areas more complicated than the roads, and sometimes far more complicated. It’s not a major stretch to say that DJI is already pretty good at dealing with complicated and dangerous conditions with its current autonomous vehicle efforts. Adding ground-based systems to its portfolio isn’t that big of a leap.
FAA To Allow More Small Drone Operations, Require Remote ID
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced several new rules for drones. It is going to allow operations at night and over people without waivers under certain conditions, and that’s going to make life easier for pilots. Starting in about 30 months, the FAA will be requiring small drones to broadcast ID information, which will aid in enforcing regulations, but impose some costs on pilots.
DJI: 500 People Saved by Small Drones So Far
To show the good small drones are doing, DJI has an online map and counter showing how many people have been saved by drone operators. According to the company, drones have not only found missing people so others could rescue them, but they have also brought supplies to trapped survivors and found people through smoke and darkness who were unconscious.
DJI Releases A New Workhorse Drone
The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced is a serious workhorse that can serve the needs of public safety workers, utilities, and a variety of other professionals who would otherwise consider calling for a helicopter.
Electric Aviation Is Already Here
As the technology improves, we may eventually see electric aircraft carrying large numbers of passengers or large volumes of cargo over long distances. So, most of us think electric aviation is something that only exists in the future tense.
Good Drones Go To Bat For Low Cost Rooftop Solar
The leading drone companies DroneDeploy and DJI have paired up to slash away at the “soft” cost of rooftop solar installations.
Did The Ford Motor Company Leave Anything For Detroit North American International Auto Show?
Ford has already been blizzarding the Intertubes with news in advance of NAIAS 2016 in Detroit, so what new surprises does the company have in store?
