DJI's New FPV Drone To Be Released This Christmas?, Police Drones, Troubles Compound for DJI as Senior Employees Jump Ship
Our biggest story this week is about DJI's new FPV drone. If you are a regular ADU listener, you must be aware of all the latest industry rumors pertaining to this new DJI drone. Now, you shall be enthused to learn that DJI's has submitted their FCC filings for this new drone, the remote controller, and the FPV goggles. Does this latest development indicate that DJI is gearing up for a Christmas release? Tune in to this segment of the show for a sneak peek.
Our next story is about police drones. Specifically, the Sacremento police and the Chula Vista polcie have been using drones, albeit in different ways. The Sacremento police is sending out FPV drones to document site conditions AFTER the law enforcement officers have assumed charge. Whereas, the Chula Vista police is using the DJI Matrice 300 and the Skydio as first responders. What do you think about drones being used for police work? Do you think that flying drones BVLOS, without any human intervention is wise?
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Timestamps
[01:52] DJI's new FPV drone to hit stores this Christmas?
[05:23] Can you control camera angles on this new FPV drone?
[06:40] Will DJI's new FPV drone eat up GoPro's Reel Steady's market share?
[10:30] Sacramento Police using FPV drones for gathering site intelligence
[11:23] Chula Vista police using the DJI Matrice 300 and Skydio as first responders; is using drones for BVLOS flights a good idea?
[17:20] Four ways in which police drones are being used
[18:48] Drone captures amazing footage of Arecibo Observatory collapse
[21:20] With many senior employees jumping ship, are things looking bleak for DJI?
[24:41] Drone U and Drone XL partner up yet again for another massive giveaway!
[27:14] Can a simple software tweak make the Skydio a safer drone to fly?