Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS

DJI Slashes Staff and Becomes More China-Centric

DJI’s flagship store in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China, Aug 8, 2020

Chinese drone giant SZ DJI Technology has been making sweeping cuts to its global sales and marketing teams as it faces coronavirus headwinds and mounting political pressure in key markets, current and former staff told Reuters. Continue reading →

Buena Vista, Colorado Approves Drone Park

The town of Buena Vista, Colorado, has approved a concept for an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drone) flying park . The drone park will be divided into four zones based on activity with areas for basic training, qualification operations, obstacle navigation and racing events. The proposal was put forward by the Central Colorado UAS Club. Continue reading →

Food Drone Delivery Trials Start in Singapore

Can chickens fly? Last week, five packets of ayam penyet did, when food delivery service Foodpanda used a drone to deliver the popular fried chicken dish from the Marina South Pierin Singapore to a ship located 3 km offshore. Continue reading →

Terra Drone Invests in Skytools to Establish Drone Hub in Rotterdam

Drone flying above wind turbines and vessels in Rotterdam

Terra Drone invests in Dutch Drone Solution provider Skytools to offer corporate and government clients with advanced drone solutions. The companies will together establish a strong drone hub in Rotterdam consisting of Training facilities and Research & Development centers. Continue reading →

UK Drone Crash Due to GPS Interference

GPS interference caused the DJI Matrice 600 Pro survey drone to drift with the wind UK AIR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BOARD

A British survey drone crashed into a house and fell outside due to GPS interference, according to a report by the U.K.’s Air Accident Board. The 25-pound drone fell from sufficient height to cause serious injury or death, but fortunately no one was present at the time. Continue reading →