We’ve been patiently waiting for the announcement of DJI‘s new product line, Neo. With the rumored date coming up tomorrow and a ground breaking leak by Jasper Ellens, here’s a round up of everything we know thus far about the DJI Neo drone.
According to a recent article in MIT Technology Review, the widespread use of Chinese-made commercial drones in conflict zones has sparked international security debates. The piece, authored by Zeyi Yang, delves into how DJI, the world's leading drone maker based in Shenzhen, has become a focal point in discussions about technological supremacy and national security.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have pledged to work together to meet the challenges of a fast-changing and evolving aviation industry and the increasing speed of development of future technologies.
China's independently developed unmanned cargo drone, HH-100, has completed its first flight test in Shaanxi province on Wednesday, reported CCTV News, quoting the developer, Aviation Industry Corp of China.
The completion of the test allows the commercial model to be entered into test-flight phase for scientific research, said the report.
On May 22, 2024, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a research and development agency under the US Department of Defense, announced the selection of six designs for the next phase of its AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) program, which aims to develop a Class 3 UAS VTOL X-Plane.
The release of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Final Rule on Safety Management Systems (SMS) marks a significant milestone. Published on April 26, 2024, the FAR Part 5 Final Rule ushers in enhanced safety protocols for drone manufacturers and operators. Here, I’ll delve into the specifics of this rule, highlighting the key changes, effective dates, and compliance timelines that are crucial for Part 21 delivery drone manufacturers and Part 135 delivery drone operators.
At the AUVSI Xponential 2024, an event showcasing the latest innovations in unmanned systems, NASA’s recent achievement of flying multiple drones autonomously beyond visual line of sight marks a pivotal advancement in drone technology. I had the privilege to sit down with Jeffrey Homola, a NASA researcher, to discuss the details and implications of these groundbreaking tests.
Today, DJI released its third product of April, DJI Power, a large battery system to replace the need to find outlets while outing the field. However, it’s much bigger than that, it’s truly a new market DJI is entering and as first generation product, is it any good?