https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5IgH__lL7I While many companies make incremental improvements to deliver new or updated products each year or two, not so with DJI. The Inspire 3 is proof of this. While an upgrade on the Inspire 2 has been a long time in the making, it has been worth the wait. DJI has made dramatic and significant changes and improvements to what was already an exceptional aerial cinematography craft. “Master the Unseen” is the tagline used by DJI and quite appropriate for the impelling Inspire 3. One cannot fail to be impressed by the performance and features this drone deliv ..read more

While best known for its high-end products, DJI has the experience and technology to create drones for all aspects of the market. While they do not churn out cheap entry-level hobby options, they do have outstanding products for the market that wants a safe, reliable, and easy-to-operate cinewhoop drone. The DJI Avata is their latest in this range and is sure to be highly successful. The Avata's cinewhoop design closely follows DJI’s earlier Drone, the folding Mini 3 Pro. What sets the latest release apart is not only the compact design but the propeller guards. It is a breeze to use and idea ..read more

Remote ID compliance is becoming essential in many areas. Fortunately, INVOLI, a Switzerland-based company, has a practical and effective solution. They have developed a solution called LEMAN, which is a 4G tracking device. It is compliant with current remote ID requirements in the US, as set by the FAA. Europe has also announced similar requirements, and the LEMAN remote ID is compatible there too. Most other regions are sure to follow this important requirement. Remote ID is necessary for safety. All drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) need to comply in order to keep the airspace safe ..read more

DJI Zenmuse H20N on a Matrice 300 RTK A commercial or industrial drone is only as good as the camera it carries. We have spoken about the phenomenal Matrice 30 Series Enterprise Drone that was recently released by DJI. What is also impressive it the DJI Zenmuse H20N Gimbal and Camera. Without these, the performance and abilities of the drone would be pointless. The H in H20N is for its hybrid functionality. The N indicates it has night vision. This is just part of what makes this such a powerful and versatile camera. DJI Zenmuse H20N It has starlight sensors in the wide-angle camera as well ..read more

As you are no doubt aware, DJI is no stranger to innovation. This applies to their consumer drones but more particularly to their range of amazing commercial offerings. The DJI Matrice 30 Enterprise drone is the most recent example. As you would expect from DJI the cameras and other specs are impressive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ucIm6g9llg The DJI Matrice 30 Series drone fears no weather conditions. Environmental factors often hinder drone operations. Not so with the formidable Matrice 30. As DJI says “heavy rain, high winds, high altitudes, even in icy and snowy conditions from -20 ..read more

Image: Dronetag Civil Aviation Authorities around the world are clamping down on regulations. Rightly so, there needs to be control of the airspace. Crowded airspace without regulation could soon be a major issue. Dronetag, a Czech start-up, has found a way to help drones, even older models, comply with Network ID regulations and remote ID. Coordination and safety are critical to the success of commercial drone operations. Their Dronetag Mini is a compact remote ID transmitter device that can be attached to most drones and allows them to comply with international requirements. Network and rem ..read more

Image: Percepto Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), drone operations have long been a goal of the commercial drone industry. While the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has been proactive and efficient in helping the industry develop, there have been many hurdles and delays. Percepto has proudly achieved BVLOS approval for drone operations at Delek US refineries. Percepto is an Israel-based company with operations throughout the world. They have already made a few ground-breaking developments in the commercial and industrial drone industry. Their “autonomous inspection platform” AIM was ..read more

Image: Cleo Robotics Boston-based start-up, Cleo Robotics, has launched a unique and interesting new drone. This rather odd donut-shaped drone has a lot to offer and there are several good reasons for the unusual drone design. One of the main features is that it is able to operate in areas that do not have GPS. This is a challenge in many environments and a huge advantage for the Drone Dronut X1. There is a range of applications for a drone such as this. While drones have been popular for many years they are increasingly used for commercial, security, and humanitarian applications, medical us ..read more

Image: SitAware video screen shot Commercial drones have made massive progress in recent years. They have changed the way we do business, agriculture, security, and many other sectors. Construction is one area they really shine, and thanks to the new developments by SiteAware, there is even more good news. Construction is expensive and time-consuming. There is little margin for error. It is, however, essential for growth and development. Our economy depends on quality and efficient construction. SiteAware has harnessed the power of AI and drone automation to make the process faster and better ..read more

https://youtu.be/OG3thcKGl54 Video: YouTube user Skydio The drone market is highly competitive, and players constantly innovate to develop new technology and features to capture more market share. This is often dominated by a few top players, particularly in the industrial or commercial drone sector. This competition is healthy and good for all players, as it drives creativity and innovation. Image: PCMag Skydio is generally considered popular among amateur drone enthusiasts and aerial photographers, but their latest technology release could be just the thing to change that. The company recen ..read more