News and Commentary. Was there a drone near Air Force 1 as President Trump flew into Andrews Air Force Base? If so, there's a problem for the drone industry. And if not, there's a problem for the drone industry. Last week, Sebastian Smith, a reporter covering the White House who was traveling with President Trump on Air Force 1 reported an event with a "small object" - and … [Read more...] about Drone Near Air Force 1? If That’s True – or Not – it Could Spell Trouble
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DJI and Delair Partner for Enterprise Data Collection and Analysis
The drone industry's leading manufacturer, DJI, and French aerial data management company, Delair, have today announced plans to collaborate on enterprise solutions for visual data collection and analysis. The agreement will see Delair sell DJI products through its worldwide sales network. The companies will also work to build compatibility across their platforms. Earlier … [Read more...] about DJI and Delair Partner for Enterprise Data Collection and Analysis
You Got Amazing Footage – Then You Crashed Your Drone. We Asked An Expert How to Recover.
Even the pros sometimes experience a drone crash. That doesn't have to mean, however, that you've wasted a day's - or a week's - work. Whether you are an enthusiastic amateur or a seasoned professional filmmaker, following some basic guidelines can limit your risk: and a few emergency methods can help you get your data back in case of a dramatic landing. David … [Read more...] about You Got Amazing Footage – Then You Crashed Your Drone. We Asked An Expert How to Recover.
DJI’s Quest for Real Drone Incident Data: Why Every Pilot Should Care
Yesterday, DJI, announced that they would equip all drones with AirSense ADS-B receivers as of 2020. (You can read about that here). The announcement is just part of DJI's plan to equip hardware with technology-based safety features in order to address the needs of regulators - and minimize the need for new and more stringent regulations. As the world's largest drone … [Read more...] about DJI’s Quest for Real Drone Incident Data: Why Every Pilot Should Care
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
