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The DJI Mini 4K is a $299 drone aimed at beginners
The Mini 4K is priced substantially less than its Mini Pro iterations, and it’s actually only $20 more than the non-4K Mini 2 SE.
Drones that charge on power lines may not be the best idea
Scientists have developed a system that lets drones autonomously charge by hooking onto power lines, potentially allowing them to remain in operation indefinitely.
DoorDash is testing a drone delivery feature in Virginia
DoorDash is partnering up with Wing to test a drone delivery feature. The pilot program started in Virginia and delivers menu items from fast food restaurant Wendy’s.
NYPD will use drones to monitor private parties over Labor Day weekend
The New York Police department has been using drones in a limited capacity for years — deploying unmanned aircraft systems for search and rescue missions, to document crime scenes, or to monitor large public events like New Years Eve in Times Square. Soon, you might see one in your backyard as well: NYPD officials have announced plans to use drones to follow up on noise complaints during the long Labor Day weekend.
Drones may better navigate unfamiliar surroundings with the help of liquid neural networks
Brain-inspired algorithms are able to help drones better navigate unfamiliar space than other approaches, according to MIT researchers.
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service across six states
By the end of the year, Walmart plans to add 34 sites to its DroneUp network.
Russia claims it's using new laser weapons against Ukraine
Russia says it's using laser weapons in Ukraine to blind satellites and take down drones.
GoPro's 'Bones' is a stripped down Hero 10 Black for FPV drones
GoPro has unveiled the Hero 10 Black Bones, a lightweight version of the Hero 10 Black designed for FPV and "Cinewhoop" drones.
Alphabet's Wing will begin drone deliveries in Dallas-Fort Worth on April 7th
Alphabet's Wing division has announced that it's launching a drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex on April 7th.
Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony included a light display with 1,800 drones
The Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee saved one of the best spectacles for the end of the opening ceremony.
Autonomous drones learn to find 'hidden' meteorite impact sites
Drones are learning to find meteorite impact sites all by themselves, helping to locate space rocks that might otherwise go missed.
Alphabet's Wing brings its drone safety app to the US
Alphabet's Wing is launching its drone navigation app OpenSky in the US.
Genesis broke a world record for the most drones in the sky
Hyundai's Genesis brand just broke a world record for the most drones airborne at the same time, putting 3,281 UAVs in the air for a publicity stunt.
FAA's final drone rules start taking effect April 21st
The FAA's final drone rules will begin taking effect on April 21st, although some measures don't kick in until 2022 and 2023.
Insect-like drones can take a beating and keep flying
Researchers have built drones whose insect-like agility and toughness helps them fly through tight spaces — and take some punishment, too.
DJI officially unveils its cinematic FPV drone
The $1,299 drone works with DJI FPV Goggles V2 and offers 4K 60 fps video capture.
MIT researchers created a system that prints functional drones and robots
LaserFactory cuts out a shape, then adds circuitry and components.
Drone Racing League embraces sports betting in partnership with DraftKings
Since the dawn of the drone era, enterprising pilots and enthusiasts have found ways to make money off their passion for flying. Thanks to a new partnership between the Drone Racing League and DraftKings, though, gamblers can now make money off of other people’s passion for flying. While DraftKings can legally operate its daily fantasy sports business in 43 states, the company stresses that betting on drone races is currently only legal in Colorado, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Tennessee and New Jersey.
Researchers have turned pineapple leaves into drone parts
The bio-composite material degrades within two weeks after it's buried.
Alphabet's Wing argues new US drone rules will hurt privacy
Alphabet's Wing has criticized the FAA's new rules for drone ID, warning they may have 'unintended consequences' for privacy.