Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories for you this week. As we hit our 300th week, we’ll cover Wingcopter‘s new LiDAR unit, a Baltimore man facing felonies for flying over NFL games, the PYKA Pelican 2…
Wingcopter, the German drone manufacturer behind the FAA certification-pending Wingcopter 198, announced its expansion into long-range LiDAR surveying solutions at Geo Week 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The company’s proven EVTOL platform will now carry advanced laser scanning systems designed for…
DJI and Pilot Institute are offering unprecedented Black Friday deals that create the perfect opportunity for aspiring drone professionals to launch their careers with top-tier equipment and comprehensive training. DJI Air 3 Savings The DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo…
Pilot Institute, a leading Drone Education provider, has launched its “biggest sale ever” with significant discounts on drone training courses and certification programs, making professional drone Education more accessible to aspiring pilots and businesses. Comprehensive Drone Education Packages The sale…
It’s time to introduce something new and exciting. I’m proud to announce the launch of the Premium Drone Community. Pilot Institute offers many great courses: Part 107, photography, videography, mapping, real estate, business, to name just a few. Once you…
SkyeBrowse, a leading Drone Mapping software company, has unveiled a suite of new features aimed at revolutionizing interior mapping capabilities. In a recent announcement, the company highlights 360-degree camera mapping and significant improvements to its existing interior mapping technology. 360-Degree…
According to a recent YouTube video by Billy Kyle, DJI has streamlined the Drone Mapping process, offering a complete ecosystem for aerial surveying and 3D modeling. This integrated approach simplifies what was once a complex, multi-vendor workflow into a seamless…
The use of a DJI drone for pre-attack surveillance is likely to have significantly enhanced Thomas Crooks’ ability to plan his assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. This advanced preparation using Drone Technology provided crucial strategic advantages. READ MORE:…
Innovative Use of Drones in Reptile Conservation Forget Walmart drone deliveries; the latest use for drones might surprise you. Researchers are using drones to map the temperatures at which lizards thrive, a technique that could revolutionize our understanding of reptile…
New Platform Promises to Revolutionize Drone Program Scalability and Collaboration Wingtra, a leading provider of aerial data solutions, has just unveiled WingtraCLOUD, a groundbreaking software designed to simplify drone data collection and streamline operations. This user-friendly platform aims to address…
You don’t need to spend big bucks to create high-quality maps using drones. In this video, mapping expert Jared from Pilot Institute shows how you can make impressive maps with an affordable, entry-level drone like the DJI Mini 3 Pro.…
DJI Enterprise just rolled out significant updates for their products, particularly the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series. These updates include slope missions, linear routes with adjustable heights, vision assistance, and more. Let’s break down the new features. Slope Missions: Accurate…
Get Ready for DroneCamp 2024: Hands-On Learning in Monterey Bay Drone enthusiasts, researchers, and educators, mark your calendars! DroneCamp 2024 is set to take place at California State University, Monterey Bay from June 24-28. Whether you’re a beginner or have…
Drone Mapping Business Halted by Licensing Laws In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial mapping services without a state surveyor’s license. This decision highlights the tension between innovative technology…
A New Era of Accessibility and Efficiency The digital landscape is evolving, and with the introduction of SkyeBrowse Lite, a new chapter in 3D modeling software begins. Designed to cater to both professionals and hobbyists, SkyeBrowse Lite emerges as a…
Pioneering Drone Technology Reshapes Railroad Mapping In a groundbreaking collaboration, Warren Community College and NJ TRANSIT have redefined the boundaries of technology and infrastructure development. Utilizing cutting-edge drones equipped with LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, this partnership has successfully…
A Leap Forward in Construction Technology In a significant development for the construction industry, Wingtra, a pioneer in mapping Drone Technology, has announced a landmark partnership with SITECH France, a frontrunner in digital construction and Trimble solutions. This collaboration marks…
Extended Cyber Monday Offers at Pilot Institute: Major Discounts on Drone and Aviation Courses Pilot Institute has extended its Cyber Monday Sale, continuing its tradition of offering significant discounts on its wide range of courses. This year’s sale is particularly…
A Season of Learning: Pilot Institute’s Black Friday Deals Pilot Institute has kicked off its Black Friday Sale, an eagerly awaited event each year, featuring massive reductions across its extensive range of courses. This season’s sale is especially significant for…
A Season of Learning: Pilot Institute’s Black Friday Deals The Pilot Institute has announced its Black Friday Sale, an annual event offering substantial discounts across its comprehensive range of courses. This year, the sale is particularly notable for its deep…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is that Phase 1 is releasing a 128-megapixel survey camera – it’s huge. Aloft is expanding to AAM, and lastly, our Black…
In collaboration with Quantum Systems and Trimble, Phase One has developed a 128-megapixel medium-format camera tailored for survey-grade applications. The Phase One P5 Survey Payload, designed for compact drones, weighs less than 700 grams. It features an electronic global shutter…
ROCK Robotic, a Denver-based LiDAR Drone Mapping and surveying technology company, has unveiled its latest 3D mapping solutions, the R3 and R3 PRO systems, designed for land surveyors and commercial mapping professionals. These cutting-edge systems offer advanced hardware components in…
So part of my self-improvement plan is to start writing again (with How to be a successful commercial drone pilot – Part 107 as my first article on DroneXL), sometimes just for myself and sometime to share. I saw yet…
Check out this project in which Topodrone used a DJI M300 drone to perform a LiDAR and bathymetric survey of a 109-acre lake and surrounding area in Switzerland. The Swiss lake, Lac de Bret was mapped using a DJI Matrice…
TacBrowse is a new situational awareness technology that has been launched by SkyeBrowse. This tool is meant to give tactical teams real-time intelligence that they can use while they are on tactical missions. SkyeBrowse is the drone reality capture platform…
Today, the world’s largest drone manufacturer released a new firmware update for the DJI P4 Multispectral quadcopter. The firmware version is v00.00.0159. The DJI Phantom 4 Series has long been dead as far as DJI is concerned. However, for many…
In this latest episode of our PIXL Drone Show, we talk to John McLean, the Owner of the New York Drone Survey about how he got started, new technology, the benefits of sUAS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and regulations. Be sure to…
3D models from drones were used during a recent study that concluded that Europe‘s southernmost glaciers will probably be reduced to ice patches in the next twenty years owing to climate change. The loss of ice mass on the Pyrenees…
DJI is anticipated to unveil the Mavic 3 later this autumn. According to Jasper Ellens’ leaked specs, the Mavic 3 camera will feature both a mechanical and an electronic shutter. Hat tip to Mr. D. for the heads up and…
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