DJI has announced an update to its European geofencing technology. The Geospatial Environment Online (GEO) 2.0 system is being rolled out across 32 European countries with new measures placed around airports with help from UK drone services platform Altitude Angel. DJI to deploy "bow tie" safety zones around European airports Read more: UK Government Releases Report on Drone … [Read more...] about DJI Rolls Out GEO 2.0 Across Europe With New Partner Altitude Angel
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DJI’s Origin Story, the New World Headquarters by Apple Park’s Designers, and the Effects of the US and China Trade War
Drone giant DJI's origin story - their journey from a dormroom dream to the world's biggest drone company - was featured last week in the South China Morning Post. DJI, the article reports, generated $2.7 billion in 2017. The company is often called the Apple of the drone industry for several reasons: one of them being the sleek showrooms and centers that echo the design … [Read more...] about DJI’s Origin Story, the New World Headquarters by Apple Park’s Designers, and the Effects of the US and China Trade War
Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
In the days leading up to the NFL Championship Game in Atlanta last weekend, FBI officers confiscated six drones flying closer to the stadium than temporary flight restrictions allowed. With local drone pilots either not aware or deliberately ignoring the flight ban, there were no doubt concerns that the Super Bowl could be impacted by its very own Battle of Gatwick … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
DJI Responds to Fraud Findings: Vows to Deal with “Outright Theft” and Asks Media to “Pay Close Attention”
DJI is taking active steps to respond to the media firestorm resulting from their internal fraud investigation. Earlier this month, the company announced its findings that internal employee theft had led to huge company losses estimated at $150 million. Now the company has released an open letter responding to the situation and asking the media to "pay close attention to the … [Read more...] about DJI Responds to Fraud Findings: Vows to Deal with “Outright Theft” and Asks Media to “Pay Close Attention”
5 Technologies Improving Drone Safety
Earlier this month, Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao addressed the Transportation Research Board and revealed details of several new drone industry initiatives. Among them was a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that could open up the skies for flights at night and over people. There was also an announcement about a UTM Pilot Project set to move into action … [Read more...] about 5 Technologies Improving Drone Safety
