DJI layoffs in the Palo Alto office “reflect the company’s evolving needs,” says a company statement. “We have made the difficult decision to reduce staffing in our Palo Alto office to reflect the company’s evolving needs. We thank the affected employees for their contributions and remain committed to our customers …
Read More »DJI Soars into 2021 with New Enterprise Model
DJI Mavic M2EA Coming off a year marred by conflict with the U.S. government, Chinese drone giant DJI is hoping to soar into bluer skies in 2021 with the release of the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (M2EA). Building on the solid reputation of the popular Mavic series, M2EA is geared …
Read More »Romeo Durscher Joins Open Source Platform Auterion
Former DJI Executive Romeo Durscher has joined open source platform Auterion as Vice President of Public Safety. Romeo Durscher brings his years of passion for using drones to save lives and improve communities to the Auterion team. It’s a new start that brings value and satisfaction for both Durscher and …
Read More »Drone Advisory Committee Membership Changes
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced new additions and changes to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee membership. New members include representatives from U.S. manufacturer Skydio and Amazon Prime, as well as individual drone operator Vic Moss and President CEO of the Drone Services Providers Alliance, Kenji Sugahara. …
Read More »DJI’s Response to Remote ID is Positive
DJI‘s response to Remote ID, the FAA regulation released on Monday, is a positive one. The world’s largest drone manufacturer says that they will work towards complying with the new regulations. “DJI has long supported the FAA’s Remote ID initiative because it will enhance drone accountability, safety and security. The …
Read More »Alpine 4 Impossible Aerospace Acquisition
Alpine 4 Technologies Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ALPP) stock had risen 1,900% in 4 weeks as of December 15. The stock price isn’t high – it went from $.04 on November 16 to $.80 on December 11 – but market analysts say Alpine 4’s Impossible Aerospace acquisition, combined with the U.S. Department of …
Read More »Can I still buy DJI products in the U.S.?
Leigh Miller from Toronto, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 Can you still buy DJI products in the U.S.? Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce decided to include DJI on a blacklist of foreign companies. Now, the huge community of DJI users in the U.S. has been left unsure of …
Read More »DJI Blacklisted by U.S. Department of Commerce
The U.S. Department of Commerce has blacklisted DJI. The world’s largest drone manufacturer has been added to the agency’s “Entity” list along with 76 other companies, including other Chinese technology companies and research institutions. As tensions between the U.S. and China increase, DJI has struggled against fears about the security …
Read More »DJI Holiday Deals and Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the season for goodwill, cheer – and shopping. Whether you are buying a gift or a tool to build up your enterprise drone program, you won’t want to miss out on DJI holiday deals. We’ve even got the DJI Gift Guide to help you choose the right product for …
Read More »DJI’s New Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced
DJI’s new Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced is the latest addition to DJI’s commercial fleet. The Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced “adds a plethora of performance upgrades to its predecessor,” says a DJI press release. The new release is a recognition that the powerful but small Mavic 2 Enterprise has been used …
Read More »