As we reach the end of 2017, it's impossible not to look back on a year in the drone industry without recognizing the ups and downs of leading manufacturer, DJI. Most of the ups have of course been product-related: The Spark hit the market, as did the CrystalSky monitors, Mavic Pro iterations, DJI Goggles and a range of new cameras and accessories. Most of the downs have … [Read more...] about DJI’s Michael Perry Talks Data Security With Commercial Drones FM
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7 Of The Most Influential Players In The Drone Industry
The Drone Revolution is upon us. Every day there is a new headline. Every day someone starts a new company. People are flocking to this industry and it is creating a snowball effect of popularity and investments. But as with any rise in technology, there are certain 'powers that be' making the whole thing happen. Dronelife spoke to these players to help you put faces to names … [Read more...] about 7 Of The Most Influential Players In The Drone Industry
DJI Adds Safe Flight Feature Limiting Flight in D.C. Metro Area
Two days after a DJI Phantom crashed in the lawn at the White House, DJI has responded by issuing an announcement detailing a forthcoming firmware update that will restrict flying in and around the D.C. Metro area. Over the next few days, the Chinese drone manufacturing company will roll out a firmware update for the Phantom 2, Phantom 2 Vision, and Phantom 2 Vision+. The … [Read more...] about DJI Adds Safe Flight Feature Limiting Flight in D.C. Metro Area
Getting the Drop on DropSafe – DJI’s Latest Safety Feature for High-End Drones
A couple weeks ago, video of a DJI Spreading Wings S800 sporting a safety parachute known as DropSafe made the rounds through the drone community. But details were scarce. Dronelife recently caught up with DJI's Michael Perry to uncover the details about the latest in commercial drone safety, including when it will be released. The DropSafe is a 'drop speed reduction system' … [Read more...] about Getting the Drop on DropSafe – DJI’s Latest Safety Feature for High-End Drones
DJI Updates Mobile App for Further Autonomy With Phantom 2 Vision
DJI, makers of the iconic Phantom line of drones, updated the DJI Vision mobile app (iOS and Android) to advance the autonomous flight capabilities of their latest line of UAS, the Phantom 2 Vision and the Phantom 2 Vision+. The update, called the Vision Ground Station Update, allows Phantom Vision pilots to set up to 16 GPS waypoints by simply tapping on a Google Earth-like … [Read more...] about DJI Updates Mobile App for Further Autonomy With Phantom 2 Vision
