Every drone pilot eventually faces challenging environments. Here, a pro's best tips for flying a drone in the wind, cold, and other problematic conditions. The following is a guest post by Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly: the only drone-based solar software committed to improving the efficiency, accuracy and safety of solar projects globally. DRONELIFE neither accepts … [Read more...] about Flying a Drone in the Wind, Cold, and Other Challenging Environments
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Drone Market Share: What’s Changed in the Race Between DJI, Autel, and Skydio?
New data from Skywatch.ai, drone indsutry insurtech experts, indicate some early shifts in commercial drone market share. The commercial drone market has changed dramatically since the FAA issued its first comercial permit in 2006, points out Skywatch Head of Marketing Ilan Yusim. From their unique position in the industry, Skywatch gathered data from policies issues across … [Read more...] about Drone Market Share: What’s Changed in the Race Between DJI, Autel, and Skydio?
DJI Drones Cleared by Department of Defense Audit
DJI Government Edition drones were cleared for use by a US Department of Defense audit, which stated that "The DJI Government Edition versions that were tested, show no malicious code or intent and are recommended for use by government entities and forces working with US services." The report from the Pentagon examined the DJI Government Edition Mavic Pro and the DJI … [Read more...] about DJI Drones Cleared by Department of Defense Audit
Randall Warnas Named CEO at Autel Robotics: What’s Next for Global Drone Manufacturer
Randall Warnas, most recently head of Global Industrial sUAS at thermal sensor leader FLIR, has been named CEO at Autel Robotics, global drone manufacturer. The drone industry influencer spoke with DRONELIFE about drone technology, platform security, and building a career in the industry. "Visionary" is a word sometimes overplayed in the drone industry: but for Randall … [Read more...] about Randall Warnas Named CEO at Autel Robotics: What’s Next for Global Drone Manufacturer
The New DJI Drone Air 2S is Here: Pictures, Price, and VIDEO
The new DJI drone launched this morning - and Creative Director Ferdinand Wolf calls the Air 2S "a wish list come to life..." Combining the best in image quality - yes, that 1" 20 MP sensor - with new autonomous flight features, the Air 2S is an affordable, portable, powerhouse. Read on for all of the features and details, straight from DJI - with all the pictures that would … [Read more...] about The New DJI Drone Air 2S is Here: Pictures, Price, and VIDEO