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Blood-delivering drone company Zipline readies for launch in TanzaniaBlood-delivering drone company Zipline readies for launch in Tanzania
Hamburgers and beer are about to start flying through the skies of Reykjavík, IcelandHamburgers and beer are about to start flying through the skies of Reykjavík, Iceland
DJI will ground Spark drones on September 1st unless owners install an updateDJI will ground Spark drones on September 1st unless owners install an update
DJI will add private flight mode so it can’t see where you’re goingDJI will add private flight mode so it can’t see where you’re going
An eight-year-old reviews a codeable Parrot droneAn eight-year-old reviews a codeable Parrot drone
The US military can now shoot down consumer drones it considers a threatThe US military can now shoot down consumer drones it considers a threat
Amazon wants to build a network of mobile drone maintenance and delivery platformsAmazon wants to build a network of mobile drone maintenance and delivery platforms
US Army reportedly asks units to stop using DJI drones, citing cybersecurity concernsUS Army reportedly asks units to stop using DJI drones, citing cybersecurity concerns
You can now raise your arm to start and stop recording video on DJI’s Spark droneYou can now raise your arm to start and stop recording video on DJI’s Spark drone
Snap reportedly in talks to acquire maker of selfie-taking droneSnap reportedly in talks to acquire maker of selfie-taking drone
This transforming drone can fly like an airplane and spin like a seedThis transforming drone can fly like an airplane and spin like a seed
NASA study confirms drone buzzes are more annoying than carsNASA study confirms drone buzzes are more annoying than cars
Watch this drone beat a Formula E racecar — and then crash spectacularlyWatch this drone beat a Formula E racecar — and then crash spectacularly
What if delivery drones could also drive?What if delivery drones could also drive?
Amazon’s vision for the future: delivery drone beehives in every cityAmazon’s vision for the future: delivery drone beehives in every city
DJI drones can get past no-fly zones thanks to this Russian software companyDJI drones can get past no-fly zones thanks to this Russian software company
Inside the $20 million plan to take drone racing mainstream

Drone racing is still a niche hobby, but can it find an audience on ESPN?

James Vincent
Drones hunt down rare plants in Hawaii by going where people can’tDrones hunt down rare plants in Hawaii by going where people can’t
Watch this brave pilot survive his first flight in a DIY multicopterWatch this brave pilot survive his first flight in a DIY multicopter
Don’t drone drunkDon’t drone drunk
Thomas Ricker
Voliro’s concept hexacopter performs acrobatic stunts with easeVoliro’s concept hexacopter performs acrobatic stunts with ease
Google’s Project Wing has successfully tested its air traffic control system for dronesGoogle’s Project Wing has successfully tested its air traffic control system for drones
DJI Spark review: a little bit of magic in the palm of your hand
Play

By learning to compromise, DJI has delivered its most accessible drone yet

Ben Popper
Apple’s Swift Playgrounds coding app now supports robots, drones, and toysApple’s Swift Playgrounds coding app now supports robots, drones, and toys
Amazon patents a parachute shipping label for drone deliveriesAmazon patents a parachute shipping label for drone deliveries
Snap recently acquired Ctrl Me Robotics, an LA-based drone companySnap recently acquired Ctrl Me Robotics, an LA-based drone company
The Splash Drone 3 is the Aquaman of dronesThe Splash Drone 3 is the Aquaman of drones
You Spider-Can be Spider-Man with your very own Spider-DroneYou Spider-Can be Spider-Man with your very own Spider-Drone
DJI’s $499 Spark is the company’s cheapest and tiniest drone yetDJI’s $499 Spark is the company’s cheapest and tiniest drone yet
A White House proposal would let police shoot down dronesA White House proposal would let police shoot down drones
DJI will now handicap your drone until you register it with the companyDJI will now handicap your drone until you register it with the company
MIT researchers develop a drone system that can do a camera operator’s jobMIT researchers develop a drone system that can do a camera operator’s job
Aerones’ heavy-duty drone could be a good way to get your skydiving fixAerones’ heavy-duty drone could be a good way to get your skydiving fix
DJI likely to unveil new drone at event in MayDJI likely to unveil new drone at event in May
Docomo made a flying spherical display out of a droneDocomo made a flying spherical display out of a drone
DJI and Hasselblad just released an insanely overpowered camera droneDJI and Hasselblad just released an insanely overpowered camera drone
Seagate built a hard drive with a microSD slot for DJI dronesSeagate built a hard drive with a microSD slot for DJI drones
DJI’s $449 FPV goggles can control a drone with head movementDJI’s $449 FPV goggles can control a drone with head movement
UK creates anti-drone squad to combat prison smugglersUK creates anti-drone squad to combat prison smugglers
DJI announces a new, more affordable Phantom 4 droneDJI announces a new, more affordable Phantom 4 drone

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