Chinese drone industry leader DJI has confirmed plans to build drones at a new production facility in California. With concerns raised over DJI’s data security practices and the threat of a ban on the use of DJI products by US government agencies, Mario Rebello, the manufacturer’s VP of North American …
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California Biologists Deploy Drones to Battle Ravens Slaying Baby Tortoises The Daily Beast A team of biologists, computer experts, and certified drone operators are using unmanned aerial vehicles to quell a surging raven population in Southern … >> Osmo Pocket vs. Osmo Mobile 2: Which One Should You Buy? Source link …
Read More »DJI to Launch UTC Training Center Program Across North Ameri…
DJI has today announced plans to launch an Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Center (UTC) program across North America. The Chinese industry leader is partnering with industrial UAV experts RMUS to open eight training centers. DJI’s motivation for the move is clear. In a blog post published by the company today, …
Read More »Ocean Alliance SnotBot and EarBot Drones Featured on BBC’s B…
The BBC’s Blue Planet series, usually accompanied by the smooth tones of David Attenborough, remains one of the broadcaster’s most popular exports and has been inspiring conservation and awareness of the natural world for years. So it’s fitting that this year’s series – a special week of live programs celebrating …
Read More »Has The Mota Group Returned as Drones By US?
The Mota Group, the company responsible for bringing the Lily drone back from the dead, appears to have undergone its own resurrection after a brief absence. There has been a name change and a move up the road from San Jose to Santa Clara, California, but the staff remains the same …
Read More »Impossible Aerospace US-1 Makes Public Safety Debut in Calif…
A tense, 11-hour long stand-off between a suspect and police offers at a Denny’s restaurant in Cambell, California was brought to a peaceful end earlier this month, with help from an Impossible Aerospace US-1 drone. The US-1 was launched by Impossible Aerospace in September 2018. We haven’t heard much since but …
Read More »AeroVironment Drone May Save California Almonds
Maintaining optimal water quality can drive the almond industry a little nuts (sorry). However, a California-based drone company is teaming up with an academic research team to give growers a powerful new tool for a healthier harvest. Military and commercial drone provider AeroVironment recently launched a year-long study with Fresno …
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