If you fly a DJI Matrice 200 or Inspire 2, it's probably come to your attention during the past two weeks that both drones' batteries have been compromised. DJI and the UK's Civil Aviation Authority have issued safety warnings, indicating that in some cases the commercial models have been falling out of the sky. The problem has been traced back to a third-party battery … [Read more...] about Update: Progress on DJI Inspire 2, Matrice 200 Safety Notice
Cybersecurity Firm Reveals Vulnerability in DJI’s Infrastructure (It’s Patched Now)
Researchers at cybersecurity company Check Point have today shared details of a vulnerability in DJI's infrastructure that could have given hackers access to consumer and corporate user accounts, personal data, flight logs, photos, videos, and - if the user was flying with DJI's FlightHub application - a live camera feed and map during missions. Check Point submitted a … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Firm Reveals Vulnerability in DJI’s Infrastructure (It’s Patched Now)
New Hover 2 Drone Will Launch Next Week
You'll remember that a couple of years ago Zero Zero Robotics launched the Hover Camera Passport, a drone that looked to be the solution to all those stories of people flying indoors to get a selfie and ending up with fingers missing. The drone got so much attention that Apple started selling it exclusively in its stores. Well, we've just got word from Zero Zero … [Read more...] about New Hover 2 Drone Will Launch Next Week
A First Look at the FT Aviator From Fluidity
We normally make a point of not hyping up products until they've actually launched. The drone industry has learned the hard way that crowdfunders and marketing campaigns with more style than substance tend to end in disaster: GoPro, Nano, Lily, to name a few. Drone crowdfunders are especially tricky. When it comes to aviation, getting something to fly is hard enough. … [Read more...] about A First Look at the FT Aviator From Fluidity
DJI Announces Black Friday Promotions
It's that time of year again. If you or a potential drone fan in your life is looking for a bargain in the run-up to the festive season, it's worth checking out the Black Friday deals DJI has announced today. The industry's leading manufacturer is offering a range of discounts on drones, handheld products and FPV goggles. The promotion will go live later this month. When is … [Read more...] about DJI Announces Black Friday Promotions
