Chinese drone giant DJI is flying into a new drone category with the announced release today of the DJI FPV. According to a corporate release, the new model combines: “The first-person view and high-speed performance of racing drones The cinematic camera sweep of traditional drones The safety and transmission technology of DJI’s leading consumer drones An … [Read more...] about DJI Launches New FPV Model with One-handed Piloting Option
DroneShield Snags research Deal with Homeland Security
Australian counter-drone firm DroneShield has inked a deal with the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate to research drone detection mitigation technology. Deploying its DroneSentry and DroneSentry-C2 systems, the project will leverage RF, radar, infrared and acoustic sensors to help detect, classify, identify and track rogue … [Read more...] about DroneShield Snags research Deal with Homeland Security
The FAA wants YOU! Applications now available for drone test admins
The FAA this week announced an open application period for the role of test administrators the federal agency’s Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). “The FAA will designate qualified third parties to administer the test and make it accessible to all recreational drone flyers,” an agency release stated. “Entities involved with recreational pilots such as educational … [Read more...] about The FAA wants YOU! Applications now available for drone test admins
Danish Transit Authority OKs Autonomous Drone Missions for Azur
French drone startup Azur Drones has obtained its first autonomous flight authorization in the Northern European market. The Danish Transport Authority gave the OK for the company to deploy its Skeyetech drone-in-box solution on safety and operations missions within the oil-and-gas sector. An Azur spokesperson says the process included a risk analysis known as Specific … [Read more...] about Danish Transit Authority OKs Autonomous Drone Missions for Azur
Iris Automation Launches Canadian Drone BVLOS Program
Drone startup Iris Automation this week launched the Canada Pathfinder Program, an all-in-one solution to streamline the complex steps required to achieve Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight approvals and experience. Company officials say the program will address challenges organizations face in advancing commercial drone services for long distance and remotely … [Read more...] about Iris Automation Launches Canadian Drone BVLOS Program