The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is inviting bids for a pilot program that will explore how the adoption of drone technology could assist rescue missions, maritime inspections and more. The £990,000 tender was published last week and the contract is set to start in September. The priorities of the UK Coastguard are to use the demonstration and development … [Read more...] about UK Coastguard Invites Bids From Drone Specialists for £990k Contract
Watch: Cinematic Footage from Skydio’s New Drone
Skydio has released footage captured by its upcoming drone. As we reported in July, the company is set to build on the success of the R1 with a new drone this Fall. That's about all we knew until today, when the following statement was sent out to subscribers via email. Building a drone that can actually fly itself and avoid obstacles is an incredible challenge. In fact, … [Read more...] about Watch: Cinematic Footage from Skydio’s New Drone
DJI’s FPV Drone Racing Gear Has Landed
Well that was quick. DJI's latest product release has flown in under the radar and caught us a little off guard. We reported last week that the Chinese manufacturer had filed documents outlining its FPV plans with the FCC. And those plans have come to fruition sooner than we expected: today. DJI has launched its Digital FPV System. Here's everything you need to … [Read more...] about DJI’s FPV Drone Racing Gear Has Landed
Is DJI Working on an FPV Racing Drone?
Getting into FPV racing has traditionally come with more barriers than everyday aerial photography. Off the shelf models are available, but they don't come close to the DIY kits that require a bit more patience, know-how and effort to put together. Three documents filed with the FCC suggest that DJI is about to step into the FPV market in a move that could genuinely take FPV … [Read more...] about Is DJI Working on an FPV Racing Drone?
This Micro Drone Can Smell Toxic Gases
Researchers at Barcelona's Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have adapted an off-the-shelf micro-drone to detect toxic gases and fly beyond the line of sight of emergency teams. Called SNAV (Smelling Nano Aerial Vehicle), the micro-drone weighs just 35grams and has a payload of nanometric MOX gas sensors capable of registering carbon monoxide, methane and … [Read more...] about This Micro Drone Can Smell Toxic Gases