DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, has announced the international launch of their latest agricultural drones, the DJI Agras T50 and Agras T25. These new drones are designed to enhance aerial crop protection capabilities and are compatible with the upgraded SmartFarm app, offering powerful features for comprehensive aerial application management. READ MORE: DJI TEASES GLOBAL LAUNCH OF AGRAS T50 AGRICULTURAL DRONE Agras T50: Efficiency and Stability for Large-Scale Farming The Agras T50 is a flagship drone built for efficiency and stability, catering to th ..read more

DJI, the leading drone manufacturer, has confirmed the launch of its latest consumer drone, the DJI Mini 4K. Set to be released on April 29, 2024, at 13:00 UTC, the Mini 4K is expected to be a more affordable alternative to the DJI Mini 4 Pro. While DJI has not officially teased the release through its usual channels, the drone's existence was confirmed by DJI Support on social media. A Glimpse at the Mini 4K The first image of the Mini 4K was revealed on DJI's Amazon storefront, providing a glimpse into the drone's design and features. Although the image does not confirm any device specificat ..read more

Parachutes for Operations Over People — Josh Ogden, AVSS In today's episode of the Pixel Drone Show, hosts Greg Reverdiau and Haye Kesteloo interviewed Josh Ogden, CEO of AVSS, a Canadian company that specializes in manufacturing regulatory compliant parachute recovery systems for drones. The discussion covered various topics, including the role of drones in AVSS's business, differences in drone regulations between Countries, and the future of the Drone Industry. The Role of Drones at AVSS AVSS, founded in 2017, primarily focuses on building parachute recovery systems that meet regulatory sta ..read more

In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America's largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, marks a significant move for the 51-year-old company as it seeks to diversify its product line and appeal to new customers, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense. Scaling Up Drone Production Robinson CEO David Smith plans to quickly ramp up the production of Ascent's drones at the company ..read more

Innovative Partnership Aims to Save Lives in Manatee County In a groundbreaking initiative, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has partnered with Manatee County and Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) to launch a first-of-its-kind drone program that delivers life-saving emergency equipment to 911 callers. The program, reportedly set to commence on May 1, is designed to significantly reduce response times for health-related emergencies within Manatee County's coverage area. TGH President and CEO John Couris emphasized the transformative potential of this program, stating, “Through the use of t ..read more

What is up, guys? Welcome back to another video! Today I have a quick one for you and I want to talk about the best cinematic settings that you can use if you want to extract the most out of the brand new DJI Avata 2. Let's get started! Frame Rate and Resolution on DJI Avata 2 Now, starting out first with the frame rate and resolution – the highest resolution that you have on the Avata 2 is 4K and I would advise you to always shoot in that. When it comes to frame rate, 60 frames per second is ideal. If you're shooting in 30 frames per second, then I would advise you to shoot in 60 with the Av ..read more

Hi everyone, Russ here from 51 Drones and today I'm going to do a no-frills walkthrough of the DJI Fly App for the brand new DJI Avata 2. Right off the bat, I want to show you that I'm using the Motion Controller and you can see we have that laser pointer right there. One of the coolest things added to the Avata 2 is the ability to control the settings with your Motion Controller. Navigating the Menu with the Motion Controller I'm just going to show you real quick how this works. If you go up to the top menu and then you pull the trigger, that's going to pull down your top menu. Then you can ..read more

Amazon Ends Prime Air Drone Delivery in California, Expands to Arizona Amazon is making significant changes to its Prime Air drone delivery program. The company announced it will be closing its drone delivery site in Lockeford, California, while simultaneously launching a new location in Tolleson, Arizona. This move marks another chapter in Amazon's pioneering but challenging journey to make drone deliveries a reality. Lockeford Operations Winding Down Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery program in Lockeford, California, which opened for business in 2022, is now coming to an end. According to Th ..read more

Pilot Reports Close Encounter at 10,000 Feet A British Airways A321 passenger jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while flying over Kent at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet. The incident, which occurred on January 3, 2024, at around 4:30 pm, has raised concerns about the safety of air travel in the presence of unmanned aerial vehicles. Details of the Close Call According to the pilot's report, the drone was spotted slightly to the right of the aircraft's nose, maintaining a constant bearing and closing distance. The device passed down the right-hand side of the plane and over the ri ..read more

In a significant development for drone enthusiasts and professionals, DJI has released a comprehensive firmware update for its Mavic 3E/3T drones. The update, which spans across the aircraft, remote controller, and associated apps, brings a host of new features and improvements to the popular drone series. Firmware Update Highlights The latest Firmware Update, released on April 7, 2024, introduces several notable additions to the Mavic 3E/3T drones. Among the key features is the Slope Route, which simplifies photogrammetry for single slopes. Additionally, Live Mission Recording for linear rout ..read more