When Skydio's R1 hit the market in early 2018, the California startup set the bar for sense and avoid technology in a consumer drone. Since then, the company has launched a developer platform to encourage enterprise adoption and a number of new 'skills' to help R1 users make the most of having a personal flying camera. Is the Skydio R2 inbound? Skydio have recently … [Read more...] about There’s a New Skydio Drone Coming This Fall
You Can Now Buy An Anamorphic Lens… For Your DJI Drone
If you haven't heard of anamorphic lenses before, you've almost certainly seen and enjoyed the results of their application. They're most commonly used in Hollywood, and are a key element behind the cinematic visuals and production value we have come to associate with movies on the big screen. Anamorphic lenses produce a distinct aspect ratio that differs from your everyday … [Read more...] about You Can Now Buy An Anamorphic Lens… For Your DJI Drone
U.S. Federal Agency Tests and Approves DJI’s Government Edition Solution
The US Department of the Interior has completed an independent 15-month analysis and validation of DJI's Government Edition Solution. The news represents a significant and positive step in DJI's ongoing struggle to prove its customers' data is safe. The Chinese manufacturer's hardware and software are relied upon by government and industry for all sorts of sensitive … [Read more...] about U.S. Federal Agency Tests and Approves DJI’s Government Edition Solution
Altitude Angel Adds Voice to BBC Documentary Criticism
Altitude Angel is one of the UK drone industry's success stories. The airspace technology company has led the way in European UTM tests, in 2018 gained FAA approval to provide Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) services in the US, and earlier this year partnered with DJI to provide GEO 2.0 and airspace data across Europe. With stakes right across … [Read more...] about Altitude Angel Adds Voice to BBC Documentary Criticism
Heliguy and ParaZero Partner to Sell Safety Parachutes for DJI Drones
Parachutes offer a quaint but effective safety measure for commercial drone operations, particularly those flying near people or with expensive payloads. UK drone retailer and DJI distributor Heliguy has today confirmed plans to sell ParaZero's SafeAir parachutes, which can be used with a range of DJI drones to improve safety and minimise damage in the case of a flight … [Read more...] about Heliguy and ParaZero Partner to Sell Safety Parachutes for DJI Drones
