safety

Flirtey Granted Patent for Automated Parachute Safety System

Drone delivery specialist Flirtey has been granted a patent that the company says will “enhance its fundamental technology”. The patent refers to an automatic parachute deployment system to support drone flights and aerial deliveries being carried out safely. The patent recognizes the ability of a drone’s technology to detect an …

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The UK’s New Drone Registration & Education Scheme: Everythi…

The registration deadline has now passed for drone pilots in the UK. As of November 30th, the CAA’s registration and education scheme is mandatory. The new rules apply to drones and model aircraft that weigh between 250g and 20kg and are used outdoors. Drone owners must visit Register-drones.caa.co.uk to register their …

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Flawed BBC Drone Documentary Does Further Damage to UK Drone…

Commentary.  The UK drone industry has taken a beating in recent weeks. First, the head of Unmanned Traffic Management at NATS, Andy Sage, took it upon himself to categorize drone pilots as either “clueless, careless, and criminal” in a parliamentary hearing – a mistake he has since apologized for. And …

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Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of T…

In the days leading up to the NFL Championship Game in Atlanta last weekend, FBI officers confiscated six drones flying closer to the stadium than temporary flight restrictions allowed. With local drone pilots either not aware or deliberately ignoring the flight ban, there were no doubt concerns that the Super …

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How to Safely Hand Launch & Hand Catch Your DJI Mavic Pr…

Leave a Comment Posted on July 22, 2018   In today’s tutorial, I am going to show you how to hand catch and hand launch your DJI Mavic Pro and DJI Mavic Air. Watch the tutorial here, or read the written tutorial after the jump: Now why would you want …

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DJI Rolls Out Mandatory Spark Firmware Update

DJI might be pushing a compulsory firmware replace this week in an effort to enhance the security and efficiency of the Spark. There have been experiences of flight points with the Chinese producer’s smallest drone, and the replace guarantees to “enhances Spark’s battery management system to optimize power supply during flight”. …

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