DJI launches 3D mapping software DJI Terra
The Chinese drone manufacturer DJI is now trying to extend its hardware success to software and introduces a new 3D modeling and mapping software. With DJI Terra, DJI directly attacks… Read more »
Canada adopts strict rules for drone flights
Canada is going to introduce new drone laws as of June 1, 2019. Canada is following numerous other countries that have tightened their regulations in recent months. Compared to the… Read more »
Anti-drone systems and transponders for drones
After the events at Gatwick Airport, where repeated drone sightings led to a massive loss of flights for almost 32 hours, there is one apparent and urgent question: How can… Read more »
The Drone Business Guide is out and ready to order!
After more than one and a half years of research and and intense work I am very excited to announce that the Drone Business Guide is finally published and can… Read more »
The new DJI Smart Controller
DJI has introduced a new drone controller that eliminates the need to use a smartphone or tablet. The new Smart Controller has a large 5.5-inch screen integrated directly into the… Read more »
Job cuts at Parrot after disappointing drone revenues in Q3
The French drone manufacturer Parrot has published its earning report for the third quarter of 2018. The figures are sobering: In the third quarter of 2018, Parrot’s drone division generated sales… Read more »
DJI fixes battery problem with firmware update for Inspire and Matrice models
In November 2018, I wrote about the problem with the energy supply of the DJI Maurice 200 and Inspire 2 Multicopter. After a few incidents where the drone suddenly crashed,… Read more »
Safety Notice for DJI Matrice and Inspire Drones after Mid-Flight Power Loss Issues
The British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a safety notice to DJI Matrice 200 and Inspire 2 drone pilots. According to CAA, “a few incidents have recently been reported… Read more »
DJI Refines Geofencing Around US Airports
Market leader DJI announced the introduction of a new geofencing system in a press release this week. At the same time DJI ends its long-standing partnership with Airmap and obtains… Read more »
Swiss Start-up Auterion Builds Open Source Drone Platform
At this year’s Interdrone Expo in Las Vegas, the US start-up Impossible Aerospace was the most interesting newcomer for me in regards to new drone manufacturers. Apart from that, there… Read more »