DJI revealed the pricing and availability of the Multilink, DJI’s new wireless connector that supports a master controller and up to three additional slave controllers. The new Multilink allows slave networks to form a star network with the master controller as the hub, offering aerial filmmakers more options in camera control and in-flight monitoring. Designed to for use with the Inspire 2 and Cendence remote controllers, DJI Multilink will retail for £89 (€99) and will…
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NYPD Unveils New Drone Programme Consisting of 14 Strong DJI Fleet
The NYPD has announced its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program, which will be comprised of newly acquired Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or drones, and the licensed NYPD officers of the Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU) who will operate them. Whether it’s a search and rescue mission, an inaccessible crime scene, a hostage situation, or a hazardous material incident, this technology will undoubtedly help keep New Yorkers and officers safe. These devices will be deployed solely…
Read MoreDJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0, Minor Upgrades Worth It?
By Alex Shoolman DJI has recently announced and released a very slight, incremental upgrade to the Phantom 4 Pro drone. Priced at £1,589 the new Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 now essentially replaces the old Phantom 4 Pro. While the upgrades are minor, they do provide a number of quite good benefits over the older model so let’s take a look. To being with the new P4P V2 uses OcuSync to connect to the remote controller where…
Read MoreMavic Air Hands On Review: The Perfect Drone For Travel Vloggers?
While testing out the Mavic Air the decade of drone engineering experience behind DJI becomes evident, this is a drone designed not just for industry enthusiasts but people worldwide, it has been engineered for modern life, designed for living, and styled to fit easily within a backpack or large pocket, a 4K drone perfected for travelling or for those adventures you need to be carrying light for. Ok so we had the Mavic Pro and…
Read MoreDrone Delivery – Is It A Good Idea?
You’ve likely heard a lot of talk about using drones to deliver everything from blood to seeds. But is it actually a good idea? Today we take a look at some of the pros and cons of this new industry and try and see if it’s really worth it. The company Zipline currently airdrops critical blood and other medical supplies with over 500 packages being delivered per day, rain or shine, 24/7 at up to 75…
Read MoreCES 2018: Latest Drone Tech News
CES 2018 Drone Highlights Intel, captures CES 2018 innovative spirit with 250 airborne drones that opened the event with a spectacular light display above the Ballegio fountains. An inspiring launch that captured the ethos of that awesome tech conference held annually in Las Vegas. The latest advances in Drone technology, both for consumer, and commercial markets breathes fresh excitement into an industry renowned for its unstoppable potential. The best display of tech advances comes from…
Read MoreFirst Look: DJI Introduces Mavic Air, Be Creative With Adventure Photography From Your Pocket,
The Most Portable 3-Axis Gimbal 4K Camera Drone Features SmartCapture, FlightAutonomy 2.0 and Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has introduced the Mavic Air, an ultra-portable, foldable camera drone that delivers higher performance, more intelligent features and greater creative possibilities than any other consumer drone. Developed with the traveler and outdoor enthusiast in mind, Mavic Air inherits the best features of DJI’s iconic Mavic series with…
Read MoreSkyPixel Launches Australia From Above Aerial Photography Contest
SkyPixel, the world’s most popular aerial photography community run in cooperation with DJI, has launched its first national aerial photography contest to showcase the stunning natural beauty of Australia as seen from drones and other aerial equipment. The Australia From Above contest, sponsored by DJI and Tourism Australia, aims to inspire aerial photographers from around the world to share, enjoy and experience new creative perspectives of Australia. The contest is open from March 3 to…
Read MoreDJI M200 Series Drones For Aerial Data Collection
DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial technology, has unveiled the new Matrice 200 drone series (M200), which is purpose-built for professional users to perform aerial inspections and collect data – making drone technology an affordable and easy-to-use tool for enterprises that recognise how aerial imaging can transform their operations. The M200 series’ folding body is easy to carry and easy to set up, with a weather- and water-resistant body, ideal for field operations. It…
Read MoreNew FAA Report Confirms No Drone Has Ever Hit A Manned Aircraft
The Drone Manufacturers Alliance, the organisation representing manufacturers of the majority of civilian drones, is pleased to see the FAA’s latest report on drone sightings once again confirms that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have an exemplary safety record. The FAA successfully opened America’s skies to safe, lawful and authorised drone use for professional purposes last year, and expects the number of drones being used for personal and professional purposes to almost double this year. Yet…
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