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Drone Rescues Around the World

Drones have rescued hundreds of people from peril around the world. Now DJI has created a map that includes their stories to show the incredible impact of drone technology in helping vulnerable people. Drones have found missing people, brought supplies to trapped survivors, peered through smoke and darkness to find unconscious victims. This map compiles […]

DJI Matrice 300RTK & Zenmuse H20

DJI has released its most advanced drone platform yet, the Matrice 300 RTK (M300 RTK), and the Zenmuse H20 Series – a hybrid, multi-sensor camera. DJI engineered this all-in-one, high-tech solution to expand possibilities and exploit areas of work never explored before, for precise aerial inspections and data collection missions. “With the M300 RTK flying […]

DJI Mavic Air 2

With 34 minutes of flight time along with a bigger image sensor and redesigned controller, the new DJI Mavic Air 2 is a hot ticket for drone pilots. We really like its proprietary OccuSync technology, which should be an improvement over often spotty WiFi signal transmissions. Available for pre-order now for $799, the Mavic Air […]

DJI Mavic Pro 2

DJI has new versions of the Mavic Pro on the way, and thanks to a mistakenly published advertisement, the company has now confirmed to CNET a few specs and features ahead of the drones’ official reveal. There appear to be two big changes coming to this generation of the Mavic: first, the introduction of a “zoom” model (a […]

DJI Enterprise Joins InterDrone Exhibition

Emerald Expositions, the largest operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States, announced today the exhibition component of the industry’s largest dedicated commercial UAV show, InterDrone, will include the first major presence by UAV industry leader, DJI. The exhibition will be paired with more than 120 sessions on all aspects of drone design, piloting, […]

DJI, Axon, and the Law

From crowd control to accident investigations and more, drones are becoming a key tool in the public safety and law enforcement arsenal. News from DJI all but guarantees you’ll soon be seeing Phantoms with police badges! Here’s the scoop from DJI: DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, and Axon (Nasdaq: AAXN), […]

Drone Search and Rescue- Mission Ready – Part Two

The rain was so heavy that, in no time, we were all completely drenched. We didn’t have time to put on our rain gear. Luckily, I had decided to pack the drone in a dry bag inside the backpack. So at least I knew that the Phantom 4 would stay dry. The conditions got worse […]

Drone Search and Rescue – Mission Ready

Testing search-and-rescue drones that may soon save lives Text & photos by Romeo Durscher I had always envisioned that drone technology could be used in first res ponder situations, but for that to really happen, the technology had to mature a little more. In late 2014, at the brink of the release of the Phantom […]

DJI Mavic Air Review

The new Mavic Air is a small, compact drone that is the perfect companion for those looking to take a flying camera with them everywhere to capture all their activities. The drone is well built and comes pre-assembled, ready for flight. Beginner pilots could easily learn how to fly the Mavic Air as long as […]

Drone Pilot Position

Finding the right position to stand when flying your drone can make the difference between a great aerial video and a crashed drone. Here are a few quick tips on finding the perfect location to make it easy to see your drone and any obstacles that may hinder your flight.