The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after the crew of a JetBlue flight reported striking what they believed was a drone while approaching New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 29. According to the FAA, the pilot of JetBlue Flight 948, an Airbus A321 arriving from Las Vegas, reported the encounter at approximately 3,000 feet while … [Read more...] about FAA Investigating Reported Drone Encounter on JetBlue Flight Approaching JFK
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DJI Product Launch Set For November 28th
It feels as though every few months we try to unravel an abstract combination of words and images from DJI. It's becoming a hobby, but really we're just trying to figure out what on earth is next in the pipeline from the drone industry's leading manufacturer. This time we've got a struggle on our hands. Media outlets have been sent invitations for an upcoming launch event, … [Read more...] about DJI Product Launch Set For November 28th
DJI Postpone ‘See The Bigger Picture’ Event and Delay New Drone
The drone industry's hardware leader DJI has delayed the launch day of its latest product. 'See The Bigger Picture', the event that had originally been scheduled for July 18, has been pushed back indefinitely to ensure the company can "exceed customers' expectations for our technology by the time of the event... and deliver according to our standard of innovation." It means … [Read more...] about DJI Postpone ‘See The Bigger Picture’ Event and Delay New Drone
UAV Testing Corridor to Launch in New York
When it comes to drone technology, most people have a similar vision of the future. Packages will buzz around overhead, drones will be conducting inspections with autonomous ease; there might even be passenger vehicles gracing our skies. Nothing will be crashing or losing control and together we'll share the benefits of all of these aerial advancements. At least that's the … [Read more...] about UAV Testing Corridor to Launch in New York
New York Drone Film Festival: The Winners
This year's New York City Drone Film Festival saw talented aerial photographers from all over the world enter their best work in an effort to win prestigious awards in one of eleven categories. As you might imagine, the winning lineup is an eclectic mixture, including everything from stunning landscapes in Finland to a drone Star Wars short film. The festival took place … [Read more...] about New York Drone Film Festival: The Winners
