There have been plenty of leaks and speculation about what DJI's big announcement would be today. Now we know. At an event in New York, the drone industry's leading manufacturer has launched the Mavic Air, a foldable drone targeted towards industry newcomers and photographers keen to cut their gear list down to the essentials. The price: $799. Here are all of the … [Read more...] about DJI’s Mavic Air Takes Off: Everything You Need to Know
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GoPro to Cut More Jobs as Bad Karma Continues
A report from TechCrunch claims that action cam and drone manufacturer GoPro is set to lay off between 200 and 300 staff in the coming days. Most of those job losses are expected to fall in the company's underperforming aerial division. According to TechCrunch's sources, a letter to soon-to-be-departing GoPro employees said the cuts are part of a larger restructuring “to … [Read more...] about GoPro to Cut More Jobs as Bad Karma Continues
Japanese Company to Use Drones to Curb Excessive Overtime
In the west, most workers are out of the door long before the clock strikes 5pm on a Friday. In Japan things are a little different. Productivity is everything, unions are passive and overtime is the accepted norm. The hard-working culture is literally killing people through stress-related illnesses and exhaustion. Japan's labor ministry has a word for it: “karoshi”, which … [Read more...] about Japanese Company to Use Drones to Curb Excessive Overtime
Counter Drone Market Solutions – Overview and Perspectives
Guest post by Drone Industry Insights — As the recreational and commercial drone market evolves with light speed, chances to use this technology for civil uses grow – however, this also counts for possibilities to do harm. The ability to do damage in and outside of conflict zones with warfare tactics is frightening and creates an urge to protect oneself. But how? Counter … [Read more...] about Counter Drone Market Solutions – Overview and Perspectives
Inside One of China’s Drone Factories: What Most Americans Never See [Video]
It's no secret that China is the top manufacturer of drones in the world. DJI, Yuneec, MMC, and even US-based drone company 3DR now run their manufacturing operations in China. What is it that makes Chinese drone factories the most competitive in the world? Roswell Flight Test Crew's Patrick “Lucidity” Sherman traveled across the Pacific to take a rare look inside one of … [Read more...] about Inside One of China’s Drone Factories: What Most Americans Never See [Video]
