Latvia has contributed more to the drone industry than you might expect. The country's most notable entrance to the market has come from Aerones, a startup you might remember for assisting a world record skydive and, more recently, using drones to fight fires and clean windows and wind turbines. Today we have news of another heavy lifting drone out of Latvia. This time it's … [Read more...] about Latvian Startup AirBoard Launches Agriculture Drone For Vineyards
NYPD Drone Program Takes To The Skies
New York Police Department chief Terence Monahan has announced the NYPD's adoption of drone technology. At a press event yesterday, the NYPD unveiled a fleet of 14 drones made up of models from DJI, including the Matrice, the Mavic and the Inspire series. Three scenarios in which drones could make a big difference were demonstrated to reporters: a hazardous material spill, a … [Read more...] about NYPD Drone Program Takes To The Skies
DJI Launch Osmo Pocket: The World’s Smallest Stabilized Camera
DJI have long had ambitions beyond the consumer drone market. A natural move has been to branch out into professional and amateur photography, through the Ronin series and the Osmo range respectively. The Chinese manufacturer has just launched a new handheld camera/gimbal combo, the Osmo Pocket, which could be the most 'mainstream' device DJI has ever taken to … [Read more...] about DJI Launch Osmo Pocket: The World’s Smallest Stabilized Camera
Parrot To Cut 100 Jobs Amid ‘Consumer Drone Market Contraction’
French drone manufacturer Parrot have released their earnings report for the third quarter of 2018. It doesn't make happy reading for those with a stake in the company and drone enthusiasts hoping Parrot will continue to push DJI. The main concern is a drop in revenues from Parrot's consumer drone business. In the third quarter of 2018 Parrot's consumer drone revenues were … [Read more...] about Parrot To Cut 100 Jobs Amid ‘Consumer Drone Market Contraction’
Australian Air Force Inspect Aircraft with DJI Drones
Not that long ago military bodies were racing to distance themselves from drone industry leader DJI. The US Army grounded its use of DJI products in a move that was probably justified at the time. The Australian Defence Force quickly followed suit. It looked as though DJI's days as an equipment provider for sensitive military operations and government contracts were over. … [Read more...] about Australian Air Force Inspect Aircraft with DJI Drones
