Since Hurricane Harvey hit Texas with devastating results in 2017, drones have been recognized as a critical life-saving tool by government agencies, first responders, and victims. But while emergency services is widely recognized as a growth vertical for the drone industry, the sector has lacked some of the clarity in use cases and specific tools that would allow for rapid … [Read more...] about DJI and LAFD Collaborate to Bring Drones in Firefighting Mainstream- It’s Time
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RYZE Tech, Marvel & Disney Launch Tello Iron Man Edition
DJI's local partner Ryze Tech has made a name for itself as a manufacturer of drones that are ideal for beginners and well-suited to` educational purposes. The original Tello launched last year with technological backing from Intel and DJI. The result was a highly capable but incredibly affordable little drone. The Tello was revamped at the end of 2018 in the form of the … [Read more...] about RYZE Tech, Marvel & Disney Launch Tello Iron Man Edition
Terra For Drone Software Vendors as DJI Launches Mapping & Modeling Tool
Not that many years ago, DJI was credited with forcing several competitors to pivot out of the drone hardware market and into commercial software. The Chinese company's drones were too good and too cheap for the likes of 3DR to compete with. Now the world's leading manufacturer has launched Terra, a new software tool that transforms drone data into 3D models and maps … [Read more...] about Terra For Drone Software Vendors as DJI Launches Mapping & Modeling Tool
Autel’s Antitrust Counterclaims Vs DJI Dismissed as Legal Battle Continues
DJI and Autel have been battling in court since the drone industry's dominant force sued the upstart for patent infringement back in 2016. The initial suit was filed because, as many industry watchers observed at the time, the Autel X-Star was remarkably similar to DJI's Phantom 4. At the time DJI claimed the X-Star was so similar because a former DJI engineer had moved to … [Read more...] about Autel’s Antitrust Counterclaims Vs DJI Dismissed as Legal Battle Continues
Here Are The Winners of SkyPixel’s 2018 Aerial Storytelling Contest
Aerial photography platform SkyPixel has announced the winners of its 2018 Aerial Storytelling Contest. The competition was run with help from DJI and attracted more than 30,000 submissions from 141 countries around the world. These contests always produce an eclectic mix of aerial creativity, pitting enthusiasts against professionals and consumer gear against top-tier … [Read more...] about Here Are The Winners of SkyPixel’s 2018 Aerial Storytelling Contest
