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DJI M350 RTK Vs DJI M300 RTK

The DJI M350 RTK is a flagship upgrade to the DJI M300 RTK. Find out about the new features of the Matrice 350 RTK and how this enhanced commercial drone compares to the M300 RTK.

Heliguy Tactical Dog Camera Features On BBC One Frontline Fightback

The heliguy™ tactical dog camera has been showcased on BBC One series, Frontline Fightback. The camera uses technology from the drone sector. During the show, Cumbria Police describes the camera as vital, while narrator Rav Wilding says it helps apprehend criminals and has the potential to save lives.

How Weatherproof Is The DJI Dock?

The DJI Dock is a weatherproof drone in a box. Find out how this rugged solution enables drone operations in the most difficult conditions and watch a video showing the Dock being put through a series of vigorous weather tests.

Mavic 3 Pro Vs Mavic 3 Cine Vs Mavic 3 Classic

Which DJI Mavic 3 is best for your drone videography and photography? This comparison article explores the differences between the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3 Pro Cine, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3, and Mavic 3 Cine.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine Vs DJI Inspire 3

In-depth comparison between the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine and the DJI Inspire 3. Both drones are engineered for top-class aerial filmmaking. Read this blog to find out which one is best for your needs, or whether both drones have a place in your filmmaking toolbox.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro: Review

Review of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro and DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine camera drones. These filmmaking drones feature three cameras: A 4/3 Hasselblad camera and dual Tele cameras. Shoot up to 5.1K video and benefit from Apple ProRes on the Mavic 3 Pro Cine.

Drone Thermal Camera Helps Find Missing Dog

The DJI M30T drone was used by Derby Mountain Rescue Team to rescue a dog which had fallen 100ft down a cliff. Following unsuccessful searches by ground crews, the drone's thermal camera detected the dog's heat source, and the zoom camera provided a positive identification. Watch the video of the drone rescue.

Drone LiDAR Data Processing: Matching DJI L1 Flight Passes In Terrasolid

A new wizard has been added to Terrasolid to automate the process of matching DJI L1 flight passes. This improves the accuracy and completeness of a LiDAR data set. This workflow guide shows how TerraScan and TerraMatch can be used to streamline flight-pass matching.

UK CAA Publishes Roadmap For BVLOS Drone Operations

UK CAA publishes roadmap to transition BVLOS drone operations from segregated to non-segregated airspace. It is designed to provide a means by which the industry and the CAA can trial BVLOS drone flights to prove the concept and move towards policy adoption.

DJI Inspire 3 vs DJI Inspire 2

Comparison between the DJI Inspire 3 and the DJI Inspire 2. Find out about the Inspire 3's key upgrades and features and how it raises the bar for professional filmmakers and top-level drone content creation.

DJI Inspire 3 Review

In-depth review of the DJI Inspire 3 filmmaking drone. Learn about its key features, including the powerful X9-8K Air gimbal camera, and how the DJI Inspire 3 will empower aerial filmmaking workflows.

New Remote Drone Management And Live Streaming Platform For Public Safety

DroneControl™ FirstResponder is a new Peer-to-Peer encrypted live streaming and drone remote control software designed for the emergency services. Built for DJI Enterprise drones, stream real-time video and audio and take control of the drone and gimbal remotely using virtual joysticks.

BIM Vs Digital Twins For AEC And The Role Of Drones

In-depth comparison between BIM and digital twins. Find out the differences between BIM and digital twins and how they can be used throughout the lifecycle of an AEC/infrastructure project, and how drones can collect real-time data to develop these digital assets.

Drone Mapping with Emlid Reach Receivers And RTK/PPK Modules

How the Emlid Reach ecosystem can bolster drone surveying workflows. This includes using the receivers as a base station with an RTK-capable drone and deploying the RTK/PPK modules for precise UAV mapping with less ground control points.

Addressing Data Security Concerns with DJI Drones

A guide to data security on DJI's most advanced enterprise drones, which are bolstered with a robust suite of features to protect user data. This includes Network Security Mode to give users control over their data, AES-256 video transmission encryption, Cloud API, and SD Card AES Encryption.

Laser Rangefinder Drones: Benefits and Applications

Find out the benefits of using a laser rangefinder on DJI drones such as the M300 RTK, M30 Series, and DJI Dock drone-in-a-box. Deploy the laser rangefinder to measure the distance to a target and obtain precise GPS coordinates. This can benefit applications such as public safety, search and rescue, and inspection.

Drones Save Balfour Beatty VINCI £5m On HS2 Project

    Balfour Beatty VINCI will save £5m and improve safety by deploying drones during the construction of HS2 –Europe's largest infrastructure project. Upgrading to the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise has helped BBV cut drone surveys by more than 50%, compared to using the Phantom 4 RTK.

Drone In A Box For Agriculture

A drone in a box, like the DJI Dock, can benefit the agriculture sector. Conduct automated flights to collect real-time, on-demand data for crop monitoring, disease control, irrigation management, and security. A precision agriculture workflow increases productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

DJI Enterprise Drones: Firmware Updates

Firmware updates have been released for the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series, DJI M30 Series, and DJI M300 RTK. Key features include POI for Mavic 3 Enterprise Series, Smart Low-Light Photo for M30 Series, and Zenmuse L1 calibration prompts during manual flights with the L1 and M300 RTK.

Drones, GDPR And Privacy

In-depth guide on drones, GDPR and privacy. Find out how you can implement a robust data protection strategy, allowing you to collect aerial data while adhering to GDPR and respecting people's privacy.