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Leaked videos have suggested for weeks that DJI plans to launch a new indoor drone – dubbed the “Avata” – sometime this summer. We now have a confirmed launch date, Thursday, August 25. The news is creating considerable buzz among drone industry enthusiasts. What’s all the fuss about? For one thing, it’s DJI’s first foray... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Aerodynamics experts have tested modern aircraft in wind “tunnels” for years. But unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are subsonic propeller-driven vehicles with navigational systems and functions that differ from conventional aircraft. Wind tunnel testing of drones therefore requires substantial adaptation. One obvious adaptation is the tunnel’s size, which is generally much smaller for drones. But UAV... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:The manned aircraft industry is notoriously male dominated. Even today, despite a steady diversity push, few women have risen the ranks to become commercial airline pilots. Plenty of men prefer it that way, of course. But something new is happening in the drone industry: Large numbers of women, on their own initiative, are stepping forward... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations prohibit the flying of drones near commercial airports or above an altitude of 400 feet. But apparently, drone operators near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport – one of the nation’s busiest – never got the memo. In recent months, commercial airline pilots landing and taking off at O’Hare have complained to the... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Could drones become an important educational tool in the nation’s classrooms? Some school administrators and teachers think so. A growing number are allowing their students to experiment with drones in the hopes of spurring greater interest in the science and technology fields. Some schools are even preparing students to become drone pilots or to train... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Turkey’s drone industry is one of the world’s most robust. It’s also one of the world’s most controversial. That’s because the Turkish government of President Tayyip Erdogan has made the development and export of armed drones a top national security priority, and a symbol of the nation’s global influence and prestige. Turkish drone exports have... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have assumed an increasing number of functional roles within industry but few are as important as inspecting damaged infrastructure. Yet, most of the attention to date has focused on outdoor inspections of bridges, electric grids, highways and buildings. Less well known is the emerging role of drones in deep tunnel inspections... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Solar energy panels and drones are two of the most dynamic technologies sweeping the country. It stands to reason that scientists and engineers would one day find a way to tie the two together. In fact, they have. But, until recently, even scaled down solar panels were too thick and heavy to be installed safely... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:South Korea has joined the growing list of countries intent on developing a robust commercial drone program. The nation’s domestic drone market grew by more than seven times, from $56 million in 2016 to $398 million in 2020 – ranking it far behind China’s but still well ahead of Japan’s. Yet, many industry experts say... Read More
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The DJI FPV drone is a hot commodity these days. It’s widely touted in the industry as state of the art – a drone suitable to be flown by beginner and expert alike. Its manufacturer calls it a “groundbreaking ready-to-fly FPV drone that lets users of any skill level feel the thrill of immersive... Read More
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