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Watch the new DJI FPV drone whiz between trees (until it doesn’t)

Watch what happened when an experienced drone pilot put the new DJI FPV drone through its paces by flying it through a forest.
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Phone-seeking search-and-rescue drone is like Find My iPhone with wings

With the help of some clever smartphone-sniffing technology, this innovative new search-and-rescue drone could help first responders save lives.
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I crashed the DJI FPV drone the first time I took it for a spin

The DJI FPV drone is a beast that can only be tamed by seasoned pilots. I thought I was worthy, but I crashed it on my first test flight.
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DJI FPV drone accelerates faster than a Tesla Model S. Yeah, it’s that quick

The new DJI FPV drone is an all-in-one FPV solution for those looking to take their drone game to the next level.
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How to watch DJI unveil its new FPV drone live online today

Drone giant DJI will unveil its latest quadcopter during a livestreamed event on Tuesday, March 2. Here's how you can watch.
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Watch DJI’s new teaser for its incoming FPV quadcopter

DJI has released a video teaser for its first-person-view drone that's set to be unveiled by the company on Tuesday, March 2.
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Why engineers are studying dragonflies to build the next generation of drones

In an effort to give drones next-gen flight capabilities, researchers are taking a closer look at some of the amazing acrobatic abilities of dragonflies
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Check out the 90-mph racing drones that broadcast NASCAR’s Daytona 500

We went behind-the-scenes with Fox Sports at the Daytona 500 to see how they’re planning on delivering the race like you’ve never seen it before.
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Google is planning to test drones for fighting fires

Google is already testing drone delivery services via its Wing unit, but now the company is considering using the same technology for fighting fires.
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Quantum communication demonstrated by two hovering drones

The groundwork is being laid for the quantum internet -- up in the air, at least. Here's what researchers at a Chinese university recently pulled off.
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Testing Mars exploration drones on Icelandic lava flows

How do you test a machine that's designed to operate on another planet? Using the lava flow fields of Iceland to test out drones and rovers to explore Mars.
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FAA authorizes autonomous drone flight without an operator nearby

You could soon be able to operate your own autonomous drone, thanks to the first approval FAA of a drone that can operate without a human pilot onsite.
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Sony CES highlights: Everything announced for 2021

CES 2021 may be virtual, but that doesn't mean Sony is phoning it in. From TVs to drones, here's everything Sony has announced at CES 2021.
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Sony built a drone that’s beefy enough to carry an Alpha series DSLR

Sony is arriving at CES 2021 with a bang, unveiling its first-ever drone: The Airpeak, which is capable of carrying one of its DSLR Alpha cameras.
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Future armies could use teams of drones and robots to storm buildings

An Israeli defense firm has shown off a new A.I.-powered system that allows for drones and robots to enter buildings to scan the insides to create maps.
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Drones are being made out of pineapple leaves in Malaysia

Keen to reduce agricultural waste, researchers in Malaysia have found a way to transform pineapple leaves into durable frames for drones.
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Watch these beautiful drone displays welcome 2021

Many fireworks events were canceled this New Year's Eve for obvious reasons, so instead enjoy these beautiful end-of-year drone displays.
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Military nano drones help soldiers map out the battlefield ahead

This tiny, lightweight drone could be used by the military for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance.
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New drone rules could be troublesome for some owners

New rules mean that drones will have to be fitted with Remote ID technology so the authorities can see the location and details of the pilot and their drone.
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DJI added to U.S. trade blacklist. Will drone sales be grounded?

Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has been added to the Department of Commerce's Entity List, meaning U.S. companies are forbidden from doing business with it.
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This industrial drone is capable of lifting an astonishing amount of weight

Think drones can only lift lightweight objects? Think again! xFold drones are capable of lifting up to 1,000 pounds.
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Autonomous drones are helping to keep a U.S. Air Force base in California secure

Travis Air Force Base in California is testing out autonomous drones to help keep the goings-on at the installation away from prying eyes.
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Smellicopter is an autonomous, scent-chasing drone made with real moth antennas

Smellicopter is an obstacle-dodging, autonomous cyborg drone that uses a real live moth antenna to track down smells.
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Watch Walmart’s dazzling light show starring 1,000 Intel drones

Walmart is offering some much-needed festive cheer in the form of a spectacular light show performed by nearly 1,000 Intel drones launched into the night sky.
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DJI could be close to releasing this FPV racing drone

Leaked images suggest drone giant DJI may be close to launching a high-speed quadcopter complete with first-person-view goggles.
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Sony looks set to fly into drone market to take on the mighty DJI

Sony looks set to enter the drone market with a brand called 'Airpeak,' with the first machines possibly launching in the spring of 2021.
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These blaze-battling bots are the future of firefighting

Firefighting is one of the rare jobs that we're happy to hand over to machines. Here's a look at the most advanced firefighting bots in the biz.
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DJI Mini 2 gets upgraded with 4K video, OcuSync tech, and stronger motors

The DJI Mini 2 has everything people wanted from the original, boasting proper 4K video recording, stronger motors, and more. Oh yeah, it's still 249 grams.
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Despite obvious dangers, autonomous killer robot tech is charging ahead

Thanks to the proliferation of lethal autonomous weapon tech, the world's military powers are now engaged in an arms race that's increasingly difficult to stop.
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Drone technology improves ability to forecast volcanic eruptions

Scientists have use drones to explore a remote volcano to learn about forecasting eruptions and see how volcanoes contribute to the global carbon cycle.
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Record-smashing hybrid drone stays airborne for a crazy 10 hours, 14 minutes

The average consumer drone today has a flight time of between 10 and 20 minutes. This record-breaking drone has one that's, well, considerably longer.
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This startup battles blazes with a fleet of firebombing drones

As the land burns, Dragon Eggs rain down from the sky, exploding into flames as they hit. A scene from Game of Thrones? No! A solution to a very real problem.
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Want to control a swarm of drones? There’s an app for that

Using a smartphone to control a drone isn't new. But using a smartphone to control a fleet of miniature helicopter drones? That’s something pretty impressive.
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Shotgun-wielding indoor drone could enter places too dangerous for human troops

The U.K.’s Ministry of Defence is developing twin shotgun-toting drones that are able to fly indoors, as well as identify targets using machine vision.