Part 107
DJI’s North American operations have been hit by internal ructions in recent weeks and months, with a raft of staff cuts and departures, according to interviews with more than two dozen current and former employees. The loss of key managers, some of who have joined rivals, has compounded problems caused by U.S. government restrictions on Chinese companies, and raised the…
Study for the Part 107 Drone Test Free Resources FAA Why not go to the source for a free study guide? The FAA offers a Remote Pilot Knowledge Test Guide downloadable as a PDF. In addition, the agency offers a free Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide, also downloadable as a PDF. You can also take a…
The technology could boost aerial robots’ repertoire, allowing them to operate in cramped spaces and withstand collisions. Daniel Ackerman | MIT News Office Publication Date: March 2, 2021 Caption: Insects’ remarkable acrobatic traits help them navigate the aerial world, with all of its wind gusts, obstacles, and general uncertainty. Credits: Image: courtesy of Kevin Yufeng Chen If you’ve ever swatted…
a single-shot short film shot by a drone is making waves across the web for its impressive navigation and spectacular cinematic style. the indoor entertainment industry has taken a hard hit over the last year, as COVID-19 restrictions left movie theaters and bowling alleys with no choice but to close their doors. when cinematographer and rally drone pilot jay christensen…
have you ever wondered how rio de janeiro’s ‘christ the redeemer’ statue was built? known as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the emblematic landmark stands 98 feet tall and spans a mammoth 92 feet wide. well now, thanks to these laser scans generated by geospatial mapping specialists geoSLAM, we can see the incredible structure like never…
researchers in china have moved one step closer to making the quantum internet a reality. using two drones and two ground stations, a team of scientists from nanjing university in china has successfully beamed entangled photons across a distance of 0.6 miles (1 km). the experiment demonstrates the potential of a mobile quantum network, whereby encrypted information could be sent…
aevum, inc. has unveiled the raven X, the world’s largest unmanned aircraft system by mass, designed to deliver satellites to space as fast as every 180 minutes. measuring 80 ft. long and 18 ft. tall, with a wingspan of 60 ft., this massive drone weights 55,000 lbs. and can launch from any 1-mile runway while using the same jet fuel…
chinese drone maker ehang has completed the maiden flight of its ehang 216 two-seater passenger drone in three different korean locations — seoul, daegu and jeju island. the flight tour signifies the starting point to explore the urban air mobility (UAM) market in korea. during the flight tour, ehang brought the world’s leading UAM solution to korea, including passenger transportation,…
conceived by italian designer andrea ponti, ‘KITE’ is a fully-electric, autonomous drone concept to connect china’s greater bay area. developed in response to the restrictions on air travel and tourism experienced in 2020, the passenger drone imagines an alternative mode of transport for life after COVID-19. KITE passing by victoria peak at sunrise images courtesy of andrea ponti the greater…