DJI FPV Combo “The DJI FPV is a speedy and agile drone for serious pilots.” Incredible agility and speed Responsive controls Low-latency video transmission Steep learning curve Soft video quality under low light MSRP $ 1,299.00 When it comes to variety in the drone world, DJI offers perhaps the most extensive lineup, one that caters […]
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Alphabet-owned Verily pilots a coronavirus screening website in California
Three days later President Trump’s announcement, Google’s life sciences research sister company, Verily is debuting a coronavirus risk screening and testing website in California. The online tool will triage people and direct those who meet eligibility and requirements to mobile testing sites. Developed in collaboration with the state of California, Verily’s service is available through […]
Why are U-2 jet pilots wearing Garmin satellite navigation smartwatches?
The current model U-2S aircraft features an all-glass digital cockpit, improved sensors, and propulsion systems. But its pilots still wear backup GPS/GLONASS-enabled watches, just in case. USAF The Garmin D2 Charlie pilot’s smartwatch. Garmin A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California, Mar. 23, 2016. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert […]
B4UFLY app for drone pilots gets overhaul, so it should actually work now
An all-new B4UFLY app has been released by the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) to help drone owners fly their machines safely and responsibly. The original B4UFLY app launched in 2016 but it was heavily criticized for being confusing, slow, and glitchy. Its poor performance eventually prompted the FAA to call upon the services of drone […]
Sloshed drone pilots in Japan can now be punished with jail time
Drone enthusiasts in Japan have been warned that if they fly their drone while drunk, they could end up in prison. The country has apparently become the first in the world to enact legislation that bans drunk droning, with offenders facing up to a year in the clink or a fine of up to 300,000 […]