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VIDEO: Watch parachute save falling drone
· Tagged: DJI
- Heliguy has successfully tested a drone safety parachute for DJI's Matrice Series –which dramatically slowed the aircraft's fall during a simulated crash.
Drone helps tackle spate of wildfires
· Tagged: DJI
Fire crews use drone to help fight Lancashire wildfires. The drone provided vital situational awareness and increased the safety and speed of the operations.
Heliguy and Terra Drone Europe reveal accuracy of the DJI Phantom 4 RTK
· Tagged: DJI, Phantom 4 RTK
Terra Drone Europe, with support from Heliguy, has tested the accuracy of the DJI Phantom 4 RTK. The verdict: "It is a high accuracy survey tool."
Firmware update for DJI Osmo Pocket
· Tagged: DJI
A new firmware update has been issued for the DJI Osmo Pocket, providing a range of enhanced features, including optimised face detection.
Tello Iron Man Edition launched
· Tagged: DJI
The Iron Man Edition of the Ryze Tello toy drone has been launched, meaning you can fly like a Marvel superhero.
Balfour Beatty benefiting from drones on M6 Smart Motorway development
· Tagged: DJI, Phantom 4 RTK
- Increased safety, faster data collection and accurate results –Balfour Beatty benefiting from drones, including DJI Phantom 4 RTK, with support from Heliguy.
DJI Phantom 4 RTK used for international breakwater survey
· Tagged: DJI
- Terra Drone Europe (formerly Skeye) used the DJI Phantom 4 RTK for an important international survey of breakwaters –with support from drone specialist Heliguy.
Fire crews use drone to help fight Beckenham warehouse blaze
· Tagged: DJI
London Fire Brigade has used a DJI M210 drone and XT2 thermal camera to help fight a major blaze at a warehouse in Beckenham.
Fund-raising campaign to develop crop-management drone app
· Tagged: Agriculture, DJI, Skippy Scout
A fund-raising campaign has been launched to further develop an agricultural app which automates crop scouting with just your phone and a drone.
Heliguy helps South Yorkshire Police expand drone provision
· Tagged: Commercial Drones, DJI
Heliguy delivered specialist drone training (ES-DOT) to South Yorkshire Police to help it expand its UAV fleet. Officers said the course was engaging and interesting.
Six times drones have helped with disaster response
· Tagged: Commercial Drones, DJI
How drones have helped following major disasters, such as the California Camp Fire, Hurricane Irma, Genoa Bridge Collapse and Liverpool Echo Arena car park fire.
UPDATE: DJI unveils beta phase of Qualified Entities Programme
· Tagged: DJI
DJI has added more drones to its Qualified Entities Programme, allowing public-safety personnel to conduct drone operations without restriction.
New features for DJI Ronin-S
· Tagged: DJI, DJI Gimbals
Firmware update issued for DJI Ronin-S, offering increased capability and enhanced settings for Nikon, Canon and Panasonic cameras.
Competent observer role reintroduced
· Tagged: News
- The CAA has announced an exemption to the Air Navigation Order 2016 –which now allows commercial pilots to fly a drone with the help of a competent observer.
New extended drone no-fly zone in place from today
· Tagged: Drone Defence, News
New legislation to extend the no-fly zone around airports has come into force today, meaning it is now illegal to fly a drone within 5km of an airport
15 drone apps to help you
· Tagged: DJI, Drone Software
Check out some of the best drone apps for mapping, photography, weather forecasts, regulations and safe flights.
Seven reasons why DJI FlightHub Enterprise is better than DJI FlightHub Basic and Advanced
· Tagged: DJI, DJI Flighthub
An in-depth look at the differences between the new DJI FlightHub Enterprise and the older Basic and Advanced versions.
Turn your ideas into reality - Heliguy launches R&D service
· Tagged: DJI
Heliguy unveils new research and development service, offering bespoke product development, custom senor integration and UAV workflow consultancy.
DJI launches Ronin-S Essentials Kit
· Tagged: DJI, DJI Gimbals
DJI has unveiled the Ronin-S Essentials Kit. Find out what is in the Essentials Kit and how it compares to the Standard package.
Firmware update for DJI Phantom 4 RTK - v01.07.0118
· Tagged: DJI
- DJI has updated the firmware for the Phantom 4 RTK to improve flight safety and experience –and users should upgrade ASAP.
