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
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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
Internal Corruption Scandal at DJI Leads to $150m Losses
Not all is well on home soil for Chinese drone manufacturer and industry leader DJI. The company has discovered a devastating level of internal corruption that in turn has caused 2018 losses in the region of $150 million. On Friday the company confirmed more than 1 billion yuan had been lost last year, and that an investigation is ongoing and is now in the hands of local … [Read more...] about Internal Corruption Scandal at DJI Leads to $150m Losses
Nominations Open For 2019 AUVSI XCELLENCE Humanitarian Awards
Last year's Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL trade show included the inaugural XCELLENCE Humanitarian Awards. Prizes were awarded to five organizations that had used unmanned technology in innovative ways for humanitarian or philanthropic efforts around the world. The 2018 winners spanned disaster management, medical assistance and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open For 2019 AUVSI XCELLENCE Humanitarian Awards
