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DJI has long been a leader in the drone industry, setting benchmarks for innovation, performance, and ease of use. As technology continues to advance, the next generation of DJI drones is expected to integrate cutting-edge features that will redefine aerial photography, industrial applications, and consumer experiences. Here are some of the key technological trends we can anticipate in future DJI models.

A family farmer in Grovespring, Missouri, has embraced drone technology to transform his cattle management practices, according to a recent report by KY3.

Discover how UAVOS's SD-1 Actuator has achieved EU compliance certification from TSU, enhancing its market readiness and reliability for unmanned systems. Learn more at UASweekly.com.

Wing - the drone delivery firm owned by Google's parent company Alphabet - offers a detailed look at the US grocery delivery landscape.

Acecore Technologies implements Drone Rescue Systems' drone parachute safety systems with their flagship drone platforms.

A new image leaked by drone insiders Jasper Ellens, OsitaLV and Igor Bogdanov on X has set the drone community abuzz, hinting at the possible design of the

Advanced Protection Systems (APS), a Polish leader in counter-drone technology whose products are helping protect Ukraine's skies, has unveiled an interceptor drone that autonomously tracks and knocks down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through direct collision, a powerful and cost-effective solution to the threat. The new interceptor is part of APS's SKYctrl anti-drone system, which integrates…

An innovative drone system aims to transform the inspection of railways and bridges for more efficiency and safety of cargo and passengers.

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Merseyside police have confiscated three drones flying in restricted airspace during the Labour party conference in Liverpool. The incident, reported by The

The US drone industry is in turmoil as professionals criticize Skydio's marketing and lobbying efforts. The controversy, unfolding on LinkedIn, centers on

Drone fleet management platform AirData has announced integration with Teledyne FLIR’s dual payload professional aircraft SIRAS. The partnership aims to enhance public safety and industrial missions by streamlining data management and operational readiness for drone users.

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So, 2024 is quickly shaping into the year of ultra-capable yet ultra-lightweight nano drones. After HoverAir X1 Pro Max and , drone maker Vantage Robotics has unveiled Trace, a new pocket-sized drone for covert aerial reconnaissance. Trace weighs only 153 grams but carries a multi-camera system and can fly for up to 30 minutes with a single battery.

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The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to ban the operation of new drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI in the United States. This legislation — HR 2864 or the Countering CCP Drones Act — is part of a broader wave of measures directed at China, which lawmakers are reviewing this week.

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DJI has released new firmware updates for its popular and Air 3 drones, adding a feature many users will appreciate — support for the newly launched remote controller, which was introduced alongside the indoor-friendly DJI Neo drone.

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DJI has rolled out a huge firmware update for its professional-grade cinematography drone, the Inspire 3. The update brings a host of new features and enhancements aimed at improving flight performance, camera capabilities, and user experience for filmmakers, photographers, and drone enthusiasts alike.

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ArduPilot is the industry-leading, fully-featured, reliable open-source autopilot software for a large variety of hardware vendors. And now, the software can be used to operate AIRLink by Sky-Drones Technologies, the most advanced autopilot hardware available to date.

ArduPilot provides its users with a large variety of hardware options both open and closed. Source code that has been created by a diverse team of engineers, computer scientists and community contributors has allowed this organisation to progress leaps and bounds since its incorporation in 2010 with ever-changing elements and added features constantly occurring. This free-to-use and fully customisable software is an autopilot system supporting many vehicle types including multi-copters, traditional helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, boats, and more. 

Just like Sky-Drones’ GCS, ArduPilot’s Mission Planner can be used for mission and flight planning, single or multiple drone flights simultaneously, and tracking and recording flight logs for replay and analytics. With this partnership, Sky-Drones AIRLink users can take all the advantages from AIRLink and work using the established software ArduPilot to utilise the very best of what both organisations have to offer.

AIRLink by Sky-Drones is the cutting edge 3-in-1 drone avionics unit. Installed on your drone, AIRLink operates as an autopilot for the entire drone fleet, an AI mission computer with the capability of object recognition and target tracking, and an LTE connectivity link to employ 3G/4G/5G. Sky-Drones saw a need in the market to make it easier for enterprise UAV organisations to enter the UAV industry and begin their economy-advancing venture. This is where AIRLink thrives within the market and where Sky-Drones have first-hand experience in taking the time to market for enterprise businesses from years and months down to mere weeks. 

Now the latest advancement for Sky-Drones is its addition to the select number of hardware vendors available using ArduPilot’s software. Seen as a trusted and versatile means to operate multiple vehicles in an abundance of industries, ArduPilot and Sky-Drones have partnered to integrate their cutting-edge products to the wider world of users.

Harvest joins Inmarsat’s Velaris Partner Network, providing highly reliable, ultra-low bandwidth C2 data and HD live stream capabilities for unmanned aerial vehicles

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, today expanded the partner network for its ground-breaking Velaris connectivity solution with the addition of Harvest Technology Group (Harvest), an Australia-based specialist in ultra-low bandwidth live streaming technology.

The combination of Inmarsat’s Velaris connectivity solution and Harvest’s Network Optimised Livestreaming technology will allow commercial operators of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to securely stream high-definition (HD) video, images, voice and data in real-time to decision-makers across the world while utilising just a fraction of existing bandwidth resources.

The ability to stream aerial footage and important sensory data allow UAV operations to be managed remotely, with an 80% reduction in data usage on existing networks. In addition to enhancing critical decision-making, this will also limit the risk of placing personnel in dangerous or costly environments, both in industry settings and in supporting emergency rescue, disaster relief and crisis response efforts.

With Harvest’s solution, the entire remote inspection or response team, clients and any necessary third-party can securely join live UAV operations. Whether in a control room back at base, in their offices watching on their laptops, or even working from home, the team can see developments happening in real-time to offer resolutions, operational direction, and control like never before. Harvest’s UAV inspection solution enables safe and efficient Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations over Inmarsat’s Velaris satellite connectivity that set new standards for the industry.

Anthony Spouncer, Inmarsat’s Senior Director of UAVs & Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), said: “Inmarsat’s Velaris Partner Network is focused on unlocking ground-breaking innovation and capabilities for the commercial UAV market. We are delighted to welcome Harvest Technology Group as the latest member. Its rugged and reliable HD livestream video and command and control (C2) data technology with advanced security and encryption, will play a key role as part of our vision for a world-class UAV ecosystem. This is a major step forward in the programme and reinforces Inmarsat’s position as a catalyst in this fast-growing industry.”

H3 Dynamics has announced a new Robots-as-a-service solution for autonomous solar farm monitoring in partnership with Sitemark, a specialist AI-analytics company from Belgium.

The new partnership combines the DBX drone-in-a-box robots from H3 Dynamics with visual & thermal analytics from Sitemark to automate and scale up remote monitoring operations in large solar farm installations. Sitemark’s solutions have been deployed by Total, Bouygues, EDF, Engie and Orix to inspect over 30,000 ha of solar PV parks in 35 countries.

Designed as the “eyes and ears” of solar farm owners and operators, the DBX robot (video) can be deployed permanently at solar farms to track solar farm construction progress, identify solar panel degradation and provide on-site security.

“The unique combination of Sitemark Fuse and H3 Dynamics’ DBX will change the way data is captured and processed throughout the entire lifecycle of solar power assets”, says Michiko Lloyd, CEO of Sitemark.

H3 Dynamics is automating inspections across smart cities, precision agriculture, water infrastructure, and ports. Last month the company announced DBX G7, an agnostic Drone-in-a-Box platform capable of automating drones from any manufacturer and deploying expert analytics from any developer.

In the wake of Covid-19, we are shifting the global drone industry towards an open teleoperations paradigm. “Our goal is to provide the world’s best data services from specialist vendors all over the world, available at any of our DBX installations globally,” says Taras Wankewycz, H3 Dynamics’ CEO.