DJI has today announced plans to launch an Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Center (UTC) program across North America. The Chinese industry leader is partnering with industrial UAV experts RMUS to open eight training centers. DJI's motivation for the move is clear. In a blog post published by the company today, they cite the vast increase in commercial drone pilots, the … [Read more...] about DJI to Launch UTC Training Center Program Across North America
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Drones Continue to Make an Impact in Marine Conservation
We've written on several occasions about how drone technology is being used for marine research and conservation, particularly with efforts involving our oceans' largest inhabitants: whales. You can read about Ocean Alliance's work to capture whale data using SnotBot, here. You can read about Intel and Ocean Alliance using drones and machine learning to identify whales … [Read more...] about Drones Continue to Make an Impact in Marine Conservation
AirVuz Video of the Week: Relaxing Rabbit Island
It's been a long week - so we're relaxing with this gorgeous, soothing footage of Rabbit Island in Hawaii, from our partners at AirVuz. Need more? Check out their incredible selection of footage from other drone operators. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about AirVuz Video of the Week: Relaxing Rabbit Island
Here’s What Happens When You Fly Too Close to a Volcano
We've all looked out the window or checked the weather and been put off flying by a strong breeze or a light drizzle. But some conditions are more extreme than others. On a two-week photography trip to Hawaii last month, Israeli photographer Erez Marom experienced flying conditions unlike any other. He took his drone to the limit, flying his DJI Phantom 4 so close to the … [Read more...] about Here’s What Happens When You Fly Too Close to a Volcano
Video of the Week – East Ohau!
The folks at AirVuz select a video a day. This is one of their picks from contributor SkyHigh Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Video of the Week – East Ohau!
