With DJI set to launch a new drone this week, it looks like another clumsy leak from a retailer has given away key details before the official event. Last year, UK retailer Argos accidentally published the specification of the Mavic 2 and Mavic 2 Zoom days before both were unveiled. This time, the Canadian store of tech retailer Newegg has revealed the Mavic Mini ahead of … [Read more...] about DJI Mavic Mini: 2.7K Video, Just Under the FAA’s Registration Weight Threshold
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Fly As You Are: New Drone From DJI to Launch on October 30
In a matter of days, the wait for a new consumer drone from DJI will be over. The 'Fly As You Are' event is set to take place on October 30. And it's been a long time coming. The Chinese manufacturer and industry leader hasn't launched a mass-market drone since the Mavic 2 and Mavic 2 Zoom took off in August 2018. Rumors, partly fueled by documents published by the … [Read more...] about Fly As You Are: New Drone From DJI to Launch on October 30
Drone Saves 6-Year-Old Lost in Cornfield (That’s Why We Need a Rule on Night Flight)
It's a feel-good story for the drone industry and communities everywhere - a local photographer with a drone saved the life of a small boy lost at night in a cornfield with his dog. It's also a prime example of why a rule standardizing night flight for drones could benefit drone pilots and citizens across the country. The Washington Post reports that 6-year-old Ethan Haus … [Read more...] about Drone Saves 6-Year-Old Lost in Cornfield (That’s Why We Need a Rule on Night Flight)
House Committee Advances “Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act”: What That Means
A proposed drone bill that would ban some U.S. government agencies from purchasing drones manufactured in certain countries - including China - has unanimously passed the House Homeland Security Committee. What Agencies Would Be Prevented from Purchasing Chinese Drones? The “Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act” , or H.R. 4753, is the House version of the Senate's … [Read more...] about House Committee Advances “Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act”: What That Means
Watch DJI’s FPV System in Action
Back in July, DJI made a decisive step into the FPV racing market with the launch of the DJI Digital FPV System. At the time we were surprised by the fact that the Chinese industry leader hadn't actually released an FPV racing drone, but instead opted to unveil four related products: FPV goggles, an FPV Air Unit Transmission Module, an FPV remote controller and an FPV … [Read more...] about Watch DJI’s FPV System in Action
