DJI and Autel have been battling in court since the drone industry's dominant force sued the upstart for patent infringement back in 2016. The initial suit was filed because, as many industry watchers observed at the time, the Autel X-Star was remarkably similar to DJI's Phantom 4. At the time DJI claimed the X-Star was so similar because a former DJI engineer had moved to … [Read more...] about Autel’s Antitrust Counterclaims Vs DJI Dismissed as Legal Battle Continues
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From Startup to Empire: The Evolution of DJI Drones
The following is a guest post by Ali Crane of Dr. Drone, Canada's first DJI Store. Similar to the evolution of the Smartphone, personal computer, and internet, drones have quickly grown from a DIY hobby to a mainstream technology used all over the world. Fast-paced innovation has made today’s drones smaller, safer, and more affordable than ever, while flight features and … [Read more...] about From Startup to Empire: The Evolution of DJI Drones
How Much Money Should You Spend on a Drone?
It's that age-old question that prospective pilots have been asking since way back in 2010. "How much money should I spend on a drone?" The answer, of course, will depend on what your aims and ambitions are. Getting behind the controls for the first time? Seasoned veteran looking to take the leap into commercial operations? We're going to try and link purpose to price, making … [Read more...] about How Much Money Should You Spend on a Drone?
Australian Fishermen use Phantom to Catch Tuna
Fishing and drones are two things you wouldn't think go very well together. Sure, they're both great ways to pass the time, but generally mixing drones and water is an accident waiting to happen. Having said that, we have seen drones used for fishing before. Just not like this. A clever fisherman in Australia has developed a game-changing new technique, using his Phantom to … [Read more...] about Australian Fishermen use Phantom to Catch Tuna
DJI Partners with European First Responders
The world’s largest drone manufacturer is teaming up with Europe’s largest emergency services association to find new and better ways to deploy UAVs into emergency scenarios. China-based DJI and the European Emergency Number Association announced the partnership on Thursday and the initiative calls for the selection of European drone pilot teams to train with Phantom and … [Read more...] about DJI Partners with European First Responders
