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DJI's future first-person drone surfaces in an unboxing video
A future DJI first-person drone has appeared in an unboxing video, and it's clear this is a break from the company's usual robotic quadcopters.
MIT researchers created a system that prints functional drones and robots
LaserFactory cuts out a shape, then adds circuitry and components.
Strega is a compact modular synth for crafting dreamscapes or hellscapes
Strega (Italian for witch), is a complex drone machine built in collaboration with Alessandro Cortini of Nine Inch Nails fame. It can sound like a hazy memory or a night terror.
FAA approves first commercial drone flights with no on-site pilots
The FAA has approved the first commercial drone flights where pilots won't be on-site.
Watch GM’s CES 2021 keynote in 10 minutes
The automaker laid out its EV roadmap and showed off a single-seater drone concept.
Sony shows off its Airpeak filmmaking drone for the first time
Wait... so what was filming the Airpeak?
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.
DJI says products will stay on sale despite US trade ban
DJI says its drones will continue to be available despite the US trade ban, but it's uncertain how long that will last.
DARPA says it's getting closer to snatching drones out of midair
The agency is still working on its Gremlins reusable drone project.
Boeing's tanker drone completes first flight with refueling pod
Boeing has flown its MQ-25 mid-air refueling drone with a fuel pod for the first time, bringing it one step closer to mid-air top-ups for combat aircraft.
Amazon reduces the size of its delivery drone team
The company says the layoffs are part of a reorganization of the project.
Sony launches Airpeak drone business to support 'video creators'
Today, the Japanese giant unveiled a project called Airpeak, which will “support the creativity of video creators to the fullest extent possible,” according to a cryptic press release. Which makes a lot of sense, given Sony’s expertise in the compact and full-frame mirrorless camera markets. If you’re a vlogger or independent filmmaker that already uses Sony gear, you might be tempted by a drone with similar technology.
DJI's Mavic Mini 2 brings 4K video, RAW photos and double the range
DJI's smallest drone is back, this time with 4K video and over double the range.
The US Army wants to build an autonomous drone charging system
The military funded a four-year research project into the technology.
NASA delays its Titan drone mission by another year
NASA is delaying the launch of its Dragonfly drone mission to Titan to 2027 due to the pandemic and other external setbacks.
Ring made a security drone that flies around inside your home
It'll fly around your home to keep watch for baddies, and check you turned the cooker off.
Walmart's latest drone trial delivers at-home COVID-19 tests
A pilot project is underway in North Las Vegas.
Walmart partners with Zipline for glider drone delivery tests
Walmart has had drone delivery ambitions for years now, and today they’ve announced a partnership with Zipline for on-demand delivery of “health and wellness” products.
Amazon's Prime Air can officially begin drone delivery trials in the US
Amazon is one step closer to offering commercial drone deliveries.