DJI isn't waiting around for a Remote ID ruling before developing a system. The world's largest drone manufacturer announced yesterday that they've successfully demonstrated aWi-Fi based solution for remote ID of drones. Will that bring the industry closer to an FAA rule and full integration of drones into the airspace? Remote ID (RID) is a sticky topic in the drone … [Read more...] about DJI Gets on With It: Demonstration of Drone-to-Phone Remote ID
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Ethics in the Drone Industry & AI’s Slippery Slope
It's an exciting time for the drone industry. Several companies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Hardware is becoming ever more sophisticated, reducing weight, improving flight times and bringing down prices. Last month DJI launched the Mavic Mini, a tiny 249-gram drone with a range of 4km that can shoot 2.7K video and fly for 30 minutes on a single … [Read more...] about Ethics in the Drone Industry & AI’s Slippery Slope
Here’s the Winner of the Peugeot Drone Film Festival
In Frankfurt, Germany, French car manufacturer Peugeot has announced the winner of its 2019 drone film festival. The jury chose the film Calçada Portuguesa by Bernardo Bacalhau, which combines stunts on a BMX bike with aerial cinematography in Lisbon, Portugal. Portuguese filmmaker Bernardo Bacalhau beat over 800 other competitors to take first place. He won the grand prize: … [Read more...] about Here’s the Winner of the Peugeot Drone Film Festival
London’s Commercial UAV Show: DJI Europe’s Dr. Barbara Stelzner on Drones for Good, Data Security, and Bad Press
Drone show season continues, and this week London hosts the Commercial UAV Show. For a global audience that includes many from the U.K., DJI's Dr. Barbara Stelzner offered a consistent message: despite media coverage to the contrary, drones are an indispensable tool. DJI is taking the stage all over the world to get the message out, as industry headwinds gather. Public … [Read more...] about London’s Commercial UAV Show: DJI Europe’s Dr. Barbara Stelzner on Drones for Good, Data Security, and Bad Press
DJI’s Agras Drones are Being Deployed in the Fight Against Malaria
DJI's Agras drones are being used by scientists in Tanzania to combat mosquito populations. The Agras MG-1S, typically adopted by farmers to spray pesticides over crops, is one element of a revolutionary attempt to fight Malaria. The equipment is being customized and used by entomologists in Zanzibar in a pilot project that could eventually change the way mosquito … [Read more...] about DJI’s Agras Drones are Being Deployed in the Fight Against Malaria
