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DJI rumors predict another 5 big launches soon– here's what's coming
- DJI could announce three new products soon, including the DJI Mic Mini, which is a miniature version of the Mic 2 that could cost around half the price, according to leaks. It could also debut the Dj Osmo Mobile 7, which seems to have been registered with the FCC, and may offer attachable modules. Rumours continue that it is developing a flagship DJI Mavic 4 drone. The Chinese firm has been known for product launch frenzies, but is likely bolstering its range as the political situation surrounding drones produced in China becomes more difficult.
- DJI's range of drones and accessories have seen steady development despite the company being put on the American 'Entity List' back in 2020, which prevents US companies from exporting their technology to Chinese ones. Despite facing growing security concerns by many countries, rumors suggest DJI is continuing to develop new drones and accessories that it may launch by year end.
- DJI drones have been banned by the US government due to security concerns. Despite these concerns, DJI continues to produce new drones and other gadgets that are marketed globally.
- DJI is poised to launch a range of drone accessories including the DJI Mic Mini, a miniature version of the Mic 2, the DJI Osmo Mobile 7, which offers attachable modules, and the DJI Mavic 4 drone according to rumors circulating online.
- DJI is set to release a series of accessories and gadgets in the coming months, despite growing concerns from governments globally about drones manufactured by the Chinese company.
- DJI seems to be gearing up with more product launches, even as the market for consumer drones starts to saturate. DJI could be looking to replace the many niche products in its lineup with fewer but more capable products, or it could be bolstering its range as the political situation surrounding the industry becomes more difficult.
- Despite DJI facing an increasing amount of trouble in the USA with its drones, rumors suggest the company is still developing and set to launch a range of accessories and gadgets by year end.
- DJI could release numerous new products as early as this year, including a mini version of the Mic 2, the DJI Mic Mini, a new Osmo mobile, and even a DJI Mavic 4, according to reports.
- DJI may be preparing to launch three new products soon, according to new leaks and rumors. The Mic Mini and the Osmo Mobile 7 have already been teased, while the Mavic 4 drone may be in development for a release at a later time.
- Despite being put on a US government Entity List it hasn't stopped DJI from developing its flagship Mavic 4 drone. The drone and drone accessories are expected to be launched soon and while the company is facing mounting pressures from the US and other governments, it seems intent on getting new products on the market regardless.
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Supersonic aircraft startup Exosonic is shutting down
- Exosonic, a startup developing supersonic commercial air travel and UAV tech, is winding down after five years of operation.
- The company cited a lack of customer support and inability to sustain further advancements due to insufficient funding.
- Exosonic, founded by Norris Tie, raised over $4.5 million from venture investors and received grants from the U.S. Air Force.
- The startup made progress with test flights of its supersonic UAV but could not bridge the gap between R&D and commercialization.
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Sony Airpeak S1 $9,000 Drone Discontinued
- Sony has announced the discontinuation of the Airpeak S1 professional drone.
- The drone, known for its ability to carry Sony Alpha cameras, was priced at $9,000.
- Reviews of the Airpeak S1 were mixed and it faced tough competition from DJI and other drones.
- Sony's exit from the drone market leaves DJI as the dominant player.
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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Elevates Public Safety with an American-Made Drone Fleet
- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has announced the implementation of a drone program to enhance public safety.
- The LVMPD has acquired a fleet of five different drone models, all made in the USA, to be operated by a dedicated team of officers.
- The drones will be used to provide situational awareness, answer emergency calls, and prevent officer-involved shootings.
- The LVMPD has already completed over 8,000 drone flights during testing, and the program aims to evolve with technology for future innovative uses.
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Drones Detect Endangered Koalas in Australia’s Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Researchers in Australia's Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary discovered the presence of a young Koala joey and its mother with the help of thermal UAVs.
- The sanctuary, home to more than 300 species, used acoustic surveying and drones to confirm the presence of the vulnerable Koala population.
- The drone survey revealed that the Koalas at the sanctuary are healthy and free from diseases such as conjunctivitis and chlamydia.
- The discovery highlights the importance of preserving the sanctuary as a critical refuge for the endangered Koala species in the region.
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FAA Approval Allows ANRA Technologies’ Services to Support BVLOS Waiver Applications
- ANRA Technologies has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to deploy its strategic drone conflict detection and conformance monitoring services.
- The authorization allows ANRA to support beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations for the New York Power Authority (NYPA), enhancing safety and efficiency.
- ANRA's strategic coordination solution will be integrated into NYPA's existing drone capabilities, improving their capacity for safe BVLOS operations.
- ANRA's services can now be referenced in waiver, exemption, or Certificate of Authorization (COA) applications by other operators seeking to integrate BVLOS safety measures.
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Droneify Expands into Drone-Powered Window Cleaning
- Droneify, previously known as The Sky Guys, has announced an expansion into drone-powered window cleaning services.
- The company has also launched a licensing program, offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to join the growing industry and receive support in areas like sales and operations.
- Droneify aims to revolutionize the high-rise window cleaning sector by using advanced cleaning technology and precision navigation systems in their drones.
- The company plans to explore applications in other industries, such as solar panels, industrial facilities, and marine vessels.
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Rising Above the Storm: How Drones Are Revolutionizing NYC’s Disaster Response 12 Years After Hurricane Sandy
- New York City has developed a disaster response team using drones, as drones can assess the extent of damage from natural disasters, warn people of potential flooding, breach storm-damaged buildings, and aid water rescues as well as being put into regular use during the summer swimming season to reach out to those stranded in the water.
- In an effort to assess the viability of the use of drones, the New York City government conducted a joint exercise on Staten Island to demonstrate the envisaged service.
- James Rolon, citywide interagency coordinator, witnessed the demonstration and backed the use of drones as a critical tool in managing the response to disasters.
- Drones are capable of breaching a building's windows for emergency management personnel to gain access to a storm-damaged building where workers may be trapped, without endangering the lives of emergency responders.
- Drones can be particularly useful in the response to coastal storms, which can affect multiple large areas of the city.
- Emergency management personnel also can deploy drones to create digital maps showing what the city's communities look like before a major storm hits, which can be compared with post-storm maps of the same areas to assess the extent of storm damage.
- The NYCEM team showed how responders could use a drone to provide aid to victims who had been pulled out to sea by floodwaters.
- The Big Apple has devised a Citywide Incident Management System that delineates the command structure in the response to certain types of incidents, and drones are an invaluable asset for operations such as those.
- When it comes to disaster response in the city, UAVs provide a picture of what's going on, giving the decision-makers the ability to assess whatever's occurred and the destruction that's been wrought.
- Emergency responders also are trained in the use of UAVs to help facilitate communications during disaster-response incidents and to assess damages post-disaster.
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When am I ready to upgrade my drone? And how much do fancier specs like zoom really matter?
- When it comes to upgrading drones, choose the least expensive option that helps you accomplish your goals.
- For beginners, using a cheap practice drone is recommended before upgrading.
- Unless you need advanced features like a telephoto lens or high-quality camera for professional aerial photography, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is a suitable choice.
- Focus on learning how to fly rather than investing in expensive equipment at the early stages of your drone piloting career.
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Elsight Recognized for Customer-Focused Approach in AFR’s 2024 Customer Champions List
- Elsight has been recognized in The Australian Financial Review's (AFR) Customer Champions List for 2024.
- The list celebrates companies that prioritize customer value alongside business growth.
- Elsight's Halo platform, offering connectivity solutions for unmanned systems, contributes to customer satisfaction and business growth.
- The Halo platform enables scalable solutions in various sectors and has gained significant market presence.
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ideaForge Reaches 550,000 UAV Flights, Driving India’s Drone Manufacturing Goals
- ideaForge, an Indian UAV manufacturer, has achieved a milestone of 550,000 successful UAV flights.
- The company aims to localize drone technology and contribute to India's goal of becoming a global drone hub.
- ideaForge has localized nearly 70% of its critical drone components, supporting indigenous production and technological independence.
- The company's UAVs are deployed in various sectors including defense, surveillance, mining, and public safety.
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DJI and SkyPixel Announce 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest with New “Handheld” Category
- DJI and SkeyPixel have announced the 10th Annual SkyPixel Photo and Video Contest with prizes worth over $170,000
- Participants can submit entries including aerial, and a new category introduced this year called 'Handheld'
- SkyPixel has more than 55 million users who have shared more than 50 million aerial images and videos, making it a platform for creative expression
- The contest has expanded beyond the skies to ground-based perspectives, which SkyPixel hopes will be more inclusive
- There are three categories required: aerial photography, aerial videography, and handheld videography
- Each category has Grand Prizes, such as a Ronin 4D-8K camera set valued at over $15,000 for Handheld Videography winners
- Winners will also receive official recognition as a “SkyPixel Creator” and a SkyPixel trophy
- The deadline for submitting entries is February 10, 2025, and winners will be announced on March 27
- The contest is open to everyone interested in photography and videography
- DJI and SkyPixel have partnered to showcase the best of the drone photography over the years
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ORNL’s Drone Research Transforms Power Line Inspections for Safety and Efficiency
- The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee has been researching drone applications for the energy industry.
- ORNL, in collaboration with the DOE and FAA, established frameworks for the safe and beneficial use of drones in the energy sector.
- ORNL researchers have developed an automated drone system to inspect power lines, making the process safer, more efficient, and cost-effective.
- The customized drones use advanced algorithms and sensors to autonomously inspect power lines and detect potential issues.
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The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
- The rising use of unauthorised drones in US airspace poses a threat to public safety and the future of commercial drones and advanced air mobility (AAM), according to a blog co-authored by Charles Werner, director of Droneresponders, and Tim Bean, CEO of Fortem Technologies. Local state and territorial US law enforcement should be given legal authority and resources to manage unauthorised drone activity and fill the gap where federal counter-drone authorities can't manage, the post said. The authors also argue that such authorities should have access to sensors such as radar and use remote identification receivers.
- The need for these changes is underlined by increased drone incidents taking place in critical US areas and limited federal resources, they said. Similar federally-based training programmes for police should be established across the country, ensuring local, state and federal authorities respond in a coordinated manner to potential threats, they said.
- AeroDefense reports finding higher demand for drone awareness solutions as more companies shift focus away from drone mitigation towards airspace awareness using remote ID solutions to monitor drones and assess potential threats. Dedrone reports even more alarming data indicating an overall 39% surge in drone flights between 2023 and 2024 with a spike of 53% in nighttime flights. Pierce Aerospace adds that its remote-id sensor technology makes the Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) monitor aerial activity and respond to as much as 90% of unauthorised drones.
- Local police are almost always the first to be contacted for advice during drone-related incidents where drones are used to harass individuals, compromise critical infrastructure or intrude on public events, Werner and Bean said. State, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officers need to be equipped with counter-drone tools, consistent training and clear authorities to independently manage airspace threats, they said in the blog.
- The agency called on the US Congress to take action to equip first responders with authority while also investing in necessary tools and training programmes, to help ensure the skies in the US remain safe and promote a secure AAM. Werner is an FAA-certified remote pilot and former Charlottesville fire chief, and as director of Droneresponders, which is a public safety and drone community responder alliance, he's one of the authorities in unmanned-aircraft-systems response.
- Fortem Technologies, a provider of airspace security and defence for a range of drone applications, has added infrastructure security company MJV Aviation to its XPONENTIAL 2019 booth line up. MJV Aviation, which provides strategic consulting and asset management solutions, will be showcasing its extensive experience in airport infrastructure management and consulting, according to the firm.
- Counter-drone systems company Dedrone has launched a portable version of its drone-catching technology, which can detect and stabilise itself with a heavy duty frame. The system also includes countermeasures such as jammers that disrupt the drone's Command and Control frequency or GNSS satellite navigation system. It's aimed at countering risks at outdoor events and in stadiums or other similar surroundings, Dedrone said.
- Local state and territorial US law enforcement should be given legal authority and resources to manage unauthorised drone activity and fill the gap where federal counter-drone authorities can't manage, the post said. The authors also argue that such authorities should have access to sensors such as radar and use remote identification receivers.
- DroneShield has released an update to its counter-drone technology, which has been deployed across five US international airports. RadarZeroPlus V5 uses advanced signal processing algorithms, according to the company. It's an upgrade to DroneShield's RadarZero model and uses a whole-suite signal modelling system, which can sniff out drone activity.
- Fortem Technologies' counter-drone system, called DroneHunter and which uses AI, is being tested by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency has said that the device will be part of its UAS Integration Pilot Program, the aim of which is to investigate the integration of drones into national airspace.
- Dedrone has partnered with pipes manufacturer McWane to secure its facilities using its counter-drone technology. McWane produces products such as valves and hydrants, and the partnership will see Dedrone's system be used to monitor the airspace above and around the manufacturer's facilities via regular reports and analytics. The partnership follows Dedrone winning $10m funding earlier this month.
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D-Fend Solutions Partners with Naval Surface Warfare Center for Counter-Drone Technology Testing
- D-Fend Solutions has partnered with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) for testing its counter-drone technology, EnforceAir, in airport environments.
- The testing program, conducted under the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), aims to evaluate EnforceAir's effectiveness in real-time detection, tracking, and identification of drones when airspace regulations are violated.
- The joint effort will span various government and commercial airport locations, with data collection and analysis to assess EnforceAir's capabilities in managing unauthorized drone activity.
- D-Fend Solutions and NSWC PCD aim to enhance airport security by validating EnforceAir's contribution to secure airspace and uninterrupted airport operations.
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