Terraview wants to be the U.S.-based DJI alternative. The RangePro XP8 is a commercial drone at a competitive price – that qualifies to sell to U.S. government organizations. DRONELIFE talked to Bruce Myers, Terraview president, about creating an enterprise drone, working with the government, and competing with the world’s largest drone manufacturer. …
Read More »Are Chinese Drones Spying On You? Debunking Conspiracy Theor…
Photo by Pok Rie from Pexels News and Commentary. There has been a disturbing trend in headlines recently. Conspiracy theories about Chinese drones spying on communities have cropped up, as emergency services agencies around the world utilize drones in coronavirus response efforts. Drones have been used to monitor social distancing, …
Read More »New Drones to Look Forward to: Autel Evo II and DJI Mavic Ai…
Despite the coronavirus, there are two new drones on the horizon for hobbyists and professionals alike to look forward to. Autel Robotics announced that the long awaited Evo II will be available from dealers the week of April 20. The Evo II was introduced at CES this year as “the …
Read More »DJI Commits 100 Drones to U.S. Public Safety Agencies for Di…
The world’s largest drone manufacturer, DJI, has been a pioneer in the “drones for good” community: taking a leading role in working with public safety agencies to expand drone use cases. With a large manufacturing base in China, DJI as a company has felt the effects of Covid-19 from the …
Read More »DJI Extends Some Drone Warranties
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has announced it will extend the warranty service period for products with an original warranty ending from March 14, 2020 to April 30, 2020. They will have the warranty extended to April 30, 2020, in response to customers’ inability to leave their homes during …
Read More »DJI Announces Partnership with Rosenbauer: Digitalization of…
DJI has been a leader in the use of drones for emergency response, forming key partnerships with large firefighting operations around the world to expand use cases and explore new applications. Now, DJI announces a partnership with Rosenbauer International AG, the global leader in the manufacture of firefighting vehicles and …
Read More »Parrot’s ANAFI Drone Levels Up for Commercial Data Requireme…
Image Provided by Parrot French drone company Parrot, manufacturers of the ANAFI drone, has partnered with DroneLogBook to simplify drone data logging for commercial applications. In a recent release, Parrot announced that their partnership with DroneLogBook will provide the capacity for pilots to keep track of equipment performance, schedule necessary …
Read More »France Uses Drones to Enforce Coronavirus Restrictions
Source: DJI Website France is using drones to battle the coronavirus by using the drones as a tool to remind people of the restrictions on movements currently in place. Drones will be used to help keep people confined, in particular to keep an eye on the banks of the Seine …
Read More »Heisha Protects Life and Property as Part of Drone Fight on …
Photo provided by Heisha. Drone autonomous security System Heisha systems corporation has just released a new version of their next generation charging systems, the C500, for use with DJI drones. The company explains that Heisha charging pads are part of a low-cost autonomous drone solution for a variety of applications. …
Read More »Leaked Pics Could Be DJI Mavic Air 2 Peek
A verified DJI pilot may have leaked photos of DJI’s new Mavic Air 2 drone. Tech Radar reports Twitter user @OsitaLV posted five photos which industry experts say could be the company’s planned mid-range drone. The model is rumored to be released in April. Osita’s profile lists him as a “verified …
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