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DJI Drones And Site Scan Software Improve Workflows At £7bn Development

    The £7bn Brent Cross Town development in North London is benefiting from DJI drones and Esri UK's Site Scan software –improving efficiency, site-wide communication and decision-making.

Crews Deploy Drone At Major Fire After Heliguy CPD Training

Drone footage shows how a Hazardous Area Response Team used the DJI M300 RTK and H20T camera to provide vital situational awareness during a major warehouse fire. The team was called out just days after learning how to operate the aircraft during the heliguy™ CPD course.

DJI M300 RTK Boosts Efficiency Of Seal Pup Count

    The DJI M300 RTK has been used to conduct a seal pup count –collecting data quicker and more accurately than ever before. The P1 surveying camera captured high-res imagery from 120m, the H20T was used for thermal data and the M300 RTK handled strong winds to enable more regular surveys.

Multirotor Vs Fixed-Wing Drones

An in-depth guide exploring the differences between fixed-wing and multirotor drones. Find out which is the best solution for your aerial surveying missions.

How to use the new DJI Mavic 3 camera functions

In-depth guide to using the camera functions on the DJI Mavic 3 drone, including focusing, parameter settings and Explore Mode.

Five Ways Police Use Drones

A guide to police drones: How police use drones, the best DJI drones to use, and police drone training options.

heliguy™ Selling DeltaQuad Pro Fixed-Wing Drone

    heliguy™ adds the DeltaQuad Pro fixed-wing drone to its product portfolio, after an evaluation of 16 industry-leading solutions. The VTOL aircraft can fly autonomously for almost two hours, can carry 1.2kg payloads –including a 61MP mapping camera –and has long-range transmission.

How to update DJI Mavic 3 Firmware

Step-by-step guide to teach you how to update the firmware for the DJI Mavic 3 drone, using the DJI Fly App or DJI Assistant 2.

How to use the new DJI RC Pro with Mavic 3

A step-by-step tutorial to teach you how to use the new DJI RC Pro controller with the Mavic 3 drone. Also learn flying basics and how to take photo and video.

How to link DJI Mavic 3 with remote controller

A step-by-step guide to linking the DJI Mavic 3 drone to the remote controller.

Tips for Flying your Drone in Winter

A guide to flying your drone in the winter, including preparation, in-flight tips and photography.

DJI L1 LiDAR Accuracy Revealed During Coastal Erosion Survey

Coastal erosion survey shows the DJI L1 LiDAR can achieve 15mm accuracy from 100m flight altitude. The M300 RTK and L1 took two days to collect the data, compared to three weeks using traditional methods.

A Guide To Drone ND Filters

A guide to ND filters for drones. Learn how to use them and which are most suited to your imagery.

heliguy™ Receives Armed Forces Employer Award

heliguy™ has received the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, honouring the company for being Armed Forces-inclusive. heliguy™ has also pledged its support to the Armed Forces Covenant.

DJI Mavic 3 vs DJI Mavic 2 Pro Comparison

DJI launch the Mavic 3. See how it compares to the previous generation Mavic 2 Pro, as well as other DJI camera drones, such as the Air 2S.

DJI Mavic 3 Review: The Next Generation DJI Camera Drone

The DJI Mavic 3 is a next-generation content-creation drone, with 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera, 5.1K/50fps and 4K/120fps video, 46 minutes of flight time and ability to use Apple ProRes 422 HQ.

Mavic 3 Drone Class Marking: DJI Official Statement

The Mavic 3 has been released with no class marking, but DJI insists the issue is of 'the utmost importance' and hopes to 'resolve it as quickly as possible'. Find out what this means and where you can fly in the UK.

DJI Ronin 4D Professional Filmmaking Camera: Review

    DJI launches the Ronin 4D –a comprehensive cinematography system aimed at high-end, professional filmmakers. It is the world’s first 4-axis cinema camera and features the new full-frame Zenmuse X9 gimbal camera, a LiDAR focusing system, and an unrivalled video transmission and control system.

Firmware Update For L1 Drone LiDAR Sensor

A new firmware update has been released for the DJI Zenmuse L1 LiDAR sensor, which includes mapping and flight calibration optimisations.

Drone Gas Detection With Sniffer4D

A demonstration has shown how the Sniffer4D gas detection system can be used with the DJI M300 RTK drone to benefit public safety operations. The module detected numerous substances to provide vital situational awareness in real-time. It is also suited to other applications, such as industrial inspection and environmental monitoring.