This week we’re covering a new world record for the biggest wave ever surfed, which was confirmed by new wave-measuring drone technology developed by Porsche and the surfer who achieved the record. We’re also covering Skyfish’s new U.S.-made Osprey drone, Zipline’s one million delivery milestone, an insane FPV dive with a surprise ending, and DJI’s new line of power stations. Now on to the links! Biggest Wave Ever Surfed Measured by New Drone Technology   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sebastian ⚡️ Steudtner (@sebastiansurfs) Pro surfer Sebastian Steudtner recentl ..read more

This week we’re covering the launch of our new Drone Mapping Essentials course, along with in-person workshops scheduled across the country. (Want to learn more about the course? Make sure to sign up for the drone mapping webinar we’re hosting next Friday.) We’re also covering a video from Denis Barbas shot entirely on the new DJI Avata 2, a cinewhoop tour of a $9 million beach house, Skyfire’s new DFR training facility, and the FAA’s Drone Safety Day. Now let’s get to those links! Drone Mapping Essentials Course + In-Person Workshops https://uavcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0d144751-40 ..read more

This week we’re covering the much-awaited launch of the DJI Avata 2. We’re also covering a video in which a drone follows a cliff diver through the air and into the water, the NYPD’s use of drones to inspect infrastructure after the recent earthquake that hit New York City, 150 people arrested in a prison smuggling scheme that relied heavily on drones, and Ohio’s launch of the first ever state-wide UTM for drone operations. Now on to the links! DJI Launches the Avata 2 and Goggles 3   After several leaks revealed most of its specs DJI has finally released the Avata 2, the sequel to its ..read more

This week we’re covering a new leak showing the packaging for the DJI Avata 2. We’re also covering a video shot by Denis Barbas in Iceland on the Mavic 3, advice on getting the best drone shots during the upcoming solar eclipse, findings from DJI that 67% of small American drone businesses may close if the company is banned, and a new co-located event for Commercial UAV Expo focused on hydrogen technology in aviation. Now let’s get to those links! DJI Avata 2 Packaging Leaked ?Well! Here is the actual packaging of the DJI Avata 2 drone#dji #djiavata2 pic.twitter.com/QbruxTqZpe — Igor Bogdanov ..read more

This week we’re covering a story about a drone pilot who helped rescue a capsized kayaker in Long Island. We’re also covering DRL’s partnership with the Air Force to recruit women drone pilots, Wing’s rollout of drone delivery for Wendy’s via DoorDash, BRINC’s new platform for public safety work, and the Pentagon announcing a $1 billion investment in its Replicator program. Now on to the links! Drone Pilot Helps Rescue Capsized Kayaker A kayaker waits to be rescued in the open ocean | Credit: Mike Busch A drone pilot in Long Island recently helped save a kayaker who had capsized in Moriches I ..read more

This week we’re covering a new cinewhoop-style drone tour of Tesla’s factory in Germany, called Giga Berlin. We’re also covering a study finding that many drone companies still aren’t ready for Remote ID, the top drone video of the year from AirVuz, the punishment given to a drone pilot who illegally flew over an NFL game, and AUVSI’s plans to help states be more drone ready. Now let’s get to those links! Drone Tour of Giga Berlin This drone tour of Tesla’s Berlin factory starts outside the main building before cutting into a massive warehouse where employees in futuristic silver uniforms bu ..read more

DJI released its first ever cinewhoop, the Avata, back in August of 2022. The DJI Avata | Credit: DJI When it came out the Avata was hugely popular, lowering the barrier to entry for FPV flying and making it easier to capture beautiful cinewhoop fly-throughs. [A cinewhoop is a quick, nimble drone made to shoot FPV fly-throughs.] In the last year, people have started speculating about when the Avata’s sequel might hit the markets. Well, wait no further. We just got a trove of new leaks about the Avata 2, as well as confirmation that it’s close to launching in the form of an FCC filing. Brothe ..read more

This week we’re covering a statement we released this week about our commitment to helping drone pilots understand and comply with Remote ID ahead of the upcoming enforcement deadline, which is this Saturday, March 16. We’re also covering DJI’s new store in New York City—which is the first it’s ever opened in the U.S.—as well as an insanely long and technical mountain biking run shot by FPV drone, Flyability’s new UT inspection payload for the Elios 3, and DJI’s response to a law being considered that would ban all of its drones from use in the U.S. Now on to the links! UAV Coach Issues Statem ..read more

When he’s racing, pro race car driver Max Verstappen’s Formula One car can get up to 185 mph—and sometimes much, much faster. Which poses a problem if you’re trying to get good drone shots, or really any kind of video footage, of the car while it’s racing. The moment it appears, it’s already gone. To solve this problem, Red Bull built a drone that can keep up with Verstappen’s car. The drone was tested for the first time last month, on February 13, at Silverstone’s Grand Prix Circuit. And in that test, it managed to achieve something that was previously thought impossible: Following Red Bull R ..read more

This week we’re covering an epic free fall dive shot in a beautiful, mountainous locale on the DJI Avata. We’re also covering a new Remote ID module from DroneTag launched just before the FAA starts enforcing the Remote ID rule on March 16, a fun freestyle FPV video shot by DRL world champion Alex Vanover, reporting from Drone Industry Insights that shows investment in the drone industry fell by 50% last year, and news that Arizona is moving to ban Chinese drones while Texas police departments would like to keep using them. Now let’s get to those links! Free Fall Dive with the DJI Avata Some ..read more