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DJI is now selling a warranty to replace your drone if it flies awayDJI is now selling a warranty to replace your drone if it flies away
The FAA just greenlit this drone to fly autonomously without a human nearbyThe FAA just greenlit this drone to fly autonomously without a human nearby
California man faces prison time after hitting police helicopter with a droneCalifornia man faces prison time after hitting police helicopter with a drone
This is Sony’s Airpeak droneThis is Sony’s Airpeak drone
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DraftKings announces it will now allow betting on drone races in some statesDraftKings announces it will now allow betting on drone races in some states
Teledyne is buying FLIR to create a super-sized sensor shop with thermal and laser visionTeledyne is buying FLIR to create a super-sized sensor shop with thermal and laser vision
Google’s Wing warns new drone laws ‘may have unintended consequences’ for privacyGoogle’s Wing warns new drone laws ‘may have unintended consequences’ for privacy
In 2023, you won’t be able to fly most drones in the US without broadcasting your locationIn 2023, you won’t be able to fly most drones in the US without broadcasting your location
The government blacklisted DJI drones, but some drone companies are more confused than worriedThe government blacklisted DJI drones, but some drone companies are more confused than worried
DJI says people can still buy and use its drones in US after export banDJI says people can still buy and use its drones in US after export ban
US government adds DJI to Commerce blacklist over ties to Chinese governmentUS government adds DJI to Commerce blacklist over ties to Chinese government
Go read this NY Times report about how police departments are using dronesGo read this NY Times report about how police departments are using drones
DJI’s FPV racing drone looks mighty real in these leaked photosDJI’s FPV racing drone looks mighty real in these leaked photos
DJI’s palm-sized Mini 2 drone flies further and shoots 4K for $449DJI’s palm-sized Mini 2 drone flies further and shoots 4K for $449
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The FAA is opening the door a crack for self-flying drones like Skydio to reach their potentialThe FAA is opening the door a crack for self-flying drones like Skydio to reach their potential
We have a few questions about Amazon’s flying indoor security camera droneWe have a few questions about Amazon’s flying indoor security camera drone
Federal prison officers are worried drones could one day be used to airlift inmates to freedomFederal prison officers are worried drones could one day be used to airlift inmates to freedom
Zipline and Walmart to launch drone deliveries of health and wellness productsZipline and Walmart to launch drone deliveries of health and wellness products
Walmart begins testing drone deliveries for household goods and groceriesWalmart begins testing drone deliveries for household goods and groceries
Trump’s ban on Chinese drones is making fighting wildfires harder, says leaked memoTrump’s ban on Chinese drones is making fighting wildfires harder, says leaked memo
Amazon’s Prime Air inches closer to takeoff in the US with FAA approvalAmazon’s Prime Air inches closer to takeoff in the US with FAA approval
The US government grounded DJI — but here are the five drones it just approvedThe US government grounded DJI — but here are the five drones it just approved
Bald eagle takes out EGLE’s drone because it’s 2020 and irony is deadBald eagle takes out EGLE’s drone because it’s 2020 and irony is dead
Feds ban drones over Portland government buildingsFeds ban drones over Portland government buildings
Skydio says it’s not pivoting away from consumer drones, won’t weaponize its self-flying techSkydio says it’s not pivoting away from consumer drones, won’t weaponize its self-flying tech
Autonomous drone maker Skydio shifts to military and enterprise with its first folding droneAutonomous drone maker Skydio shifts to military and enterprise with its first folding drone
South Korean drone display reminds watchers to wash hands and wear masksSouth Korean drone display reminds watchers to wash hands and wear masks
The Verge’s favorite gadgets and gear for summerThe Verge’s favorite gadgets and gear for summer
The Skydio 2 self-flying drone is back on sale, with a fix we’ve been waiting forThe Skydio 2 self-flying drone is back on sale, with a fix we’ve been waiting for
Zipline’s drones are delivering medical supplies and PPE in North CarolinaZipline’s drones are delivering medical supplies and PPE in North Carolina
DJI’s new Mavic Air 2 has an upgraded camera and much longer flying timeDJI’s new Mavic Air 2 has an upgraded camera and much longer flying time
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UPS and CVS will use drones to deliver prescriptions in FloridaUPS and CVS will use drones to deliver prescriptions in Florida
Social-distancing detecting ‘pandemic drones’ dumped over privacy concernsSocial-distancing detecting ‘pandemic drones’ dumped over privacy concerns
DJI’s Mavic Air 2 might be coming soon, and these leaks reveal quite a lot about itDJI’s Mavic Air 2 might be coming soon, and these leaks reveal quite a lot about it
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Alphabet’s nascent drone delivery service is boomingAlphabet’s nascent drone delivery service is booming
Go read this Businessweek story about the downsides of DJI’s drone dominanceGo read this Businessweek story about the downsides of DJI’s drone dominance
This little self-driving boat is changing the way we search for shipwrecks

Meet BEN, the self-driving boat that’s been tasked with helping lay bare the long-lost secrets of the lakebed

Matthew Braga
Amazon patent imagines using a giant whip to yeet payloads into spaceAmazon patent imagines using a giant whip to yeet payloads into space
UPS is buying thousands of electric vans and teaming up with Waymo to accelerate the future of deliveryUPS is buying thousands of electric vans and teaming up with Waymo to accelerate the future of delivery
The US just showed it still believes Chinese-made drones are a security riskThe US just showed it still believes Chinese-made drones are a security risk

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