The Buzz Podcast: Recent Episodes
9to5Mac
This week Yifei and Seth discussing DJI's possible loophole for getting around the possible ban, another drone is shot down, and more news from the week.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories:
- BRINC drones now support real-time streaming of 911 calls
- Plot twist: China is urging its drone pilots to not leak state secrets
- DJI ban loophole? Meet the SPECTA and SPECTA Mini
- New York man shoots down neighbor’s drone, gets arrested
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
https://youtu.be/95xSvtRaUqY?si=Hu6FJQHR980cTyJG
Yifei and Seth discuss updates to the DJI drone ban (it was passed by the house shortly after this recording), a possible leak of the Mavic 4, and more news.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories:
- Why this drone dealer opposes DJI ban — and you should too
- Insta360 GO 3S: Unboxing and first impressions
- DJI ban highlights supply chain issues in US drone market
- DJI ban: What happens to the drone I already own?
- First DJI Mavic 4 leak? Will it be worth the upgrade?
- DJI ban moves forward for vote by the House tomorrow [U: Passes]
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
https://youtu.be/FBVx_dxUsp0
This week Yifei and Seth discuss Amazon's BVLOS approval by the FAA, a big firmware update to the Avata 2, and more drone news.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories:
- Amazon gets FAA BVLOS approval for Prime Air drone delivery
- Denver police to resume abandoned drone deployment
- DJI Avata 2 gets new 4K/100fps mode for incredible slow-mo FPV footage
- New York police deploys life saver drones at city beaches
- Fireworks on drones: a first in the United States
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
https://youtu.be/jkWSJW001AU?si=LLM1jvXzM-RrElbq
This week Yifei and Seth discuss what a possible DJI ban would mean for both enterprise and consumer sectors. All of this take place while DJI released is biggest and most featured packed enterprise camera yet.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories:
- DJI is urging all pilots to ‘get involved’ amid threat of US drone ban
- NYPD plans 911 response UAVs to its increasing drone deployment
- DJI releases Zenmuse H30 payloads for M300, M350 RTK drones
- Awaiting DJI drone ban, US pols look to jack tariffs 30%
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/live/vvmq7nkpdWQ?si=a_C7bO52W2vcpBAz
This week Yifei and Seth discuss the implications of Snap's total recall of its Pixy "flying camera" and catch up with some of the delivery news from the week.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories:
- Lame in death as in life: Pixy selfie camera ‘drone’ is recalled as potential fire hazard
- Amazon hails its 2023 delivery success, including (one) drone performance
- Wingcopter-backed drone delivery project to German villages expands. Amazon beware (or at least applaud)
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/live/3e_0mTcyWfs?si=LSnPxBuHPoY5iAm6
This week Yifei and Seth discussion the appearance of a possible DJI competitor out of Japan, and DJI provides a rare response to data security issues.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories:
- Japan’s SOTEN drone — ‘affordable’, NDAA-compliant DJI rival — now shipping in US
- FAA gives its B4UFLY drone app a post-Aloft upgrade, and new life
- DJI responds to data security accusations driving drone blacklists
- DJI updates Fly app to help you operate your drone better
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/live/GLnUMvvLGJU?si=3-I-trZmz9oBNYYM
This week, Yifei and Seth discuss DJI's double product release week, what a new price for the Avata could mean, and more.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories:
- DroneUp receives all-important FAA no-observer BVLOS approval
- DJI releases Modify, an intelligent drone 3D model editing software
- DJI Mic 2 bundles are officially here, with new colors
- You can now plan and execute DJI Dock flights in DroneDeploy
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/live/TdTawXGOJuI?si=HoNAOLoKcxuIl7lw
This week Yifei and Seth talk about drones at CES, or lack there of, and touched base on the biggest news stories of the week.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories:
- DJI Announces FlyCart 30 Delivery Drone’s Global Rollout
- Walmart Taps Wing, Zipline in Huge Texas Drone Delivery Scaling
- Saint Louis grounds crime-fighting (but unwelcome) drone surveillance company [Update]
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/live/BrQo94NNuL8?si=idEnizsaI5qZeH6k
This week Yifei and Seth discuss their predictions for the drone industry in 2024. From new consumer products and regulations to if there is a DJI-killer sitting dormant out there.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/live/tJ6TE5-ECAQ?si=cu2XF0xqbsZrOFlL
This week Yifei and Seth catch up on the last few weeks of news, DJI's new battery charger, Autel's UK repair center, Tesla's "new" inventory drone, and much much more! (Long live the Phantom line!)
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories discuss in this episode:
- DJI delivery drone gets US FAA nod for Remote ID compliance
- A portable DJI charger to power your drone? It’s here!
- Autel Robotics opens new drone repair and service center in UK
- US anti-DJI and -Autel drone blacklist poised to become law, clearing the way for nation-wide user bans already in the works
- Tesla unveils ‘meh’rvelous inventory drone at its Giga Berlin factory
- French drone show specialist expands to US with Orlando gig
Hosts:Seth KurkowskiYifei ZhaoCheckout more Buzz episodes:
Checkout 9to5's other weekly podcasts:
- 9to5Mac Happy HourElectrek PodcastWheel-EAlphabet ScoopSpace Explored Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/jTZhmdzrUg4?si=DQmn2LD8V6ra9cAH
This week Yifei and Seth catch on the recent releases of new products and events like DJI's L2 payload, drone shows, and a potential new drone market.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories discuss in this episode:
- NYC Central Park to host its first drone show ever this weekend
- New DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera hits the FCC database
- Mitsubishi to manage drone advertising operations for Miami firm
- DJI’s first-ever drone light show calls for global water conservation
- DJI releases Terra mapping software update with Zenmuse L2 support
- DJI unveils Zenmuse L2 drone LiDAR module for 3D data collection
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
Checkout 9to5's other weekly podcasts:
- 9to5Mac Happy Hour
- Electrek Podcast
- Wheel-E
- Alphabet Scoop
- Space Explored Podcast
This week Yifei and Seth discuss Skydio's release of its X10 drone to compete directly with DJI's M30 and Autel's Max 4T. They also speculate as to what DJI's rumored Matrice 3D could be after months of leaks.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories discuss in this episode:
- Skydio launches X10 drone with three cameras, dramatically advanced AI
- Leaked photos reveal powerful new DJI drone Matrice 3D
- FAA delays Remote ID deadline until March 16
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
Checkout 9to5's other weekly podcasts:
- 9to5Mac Happy Hour
- Electrek Podcast
- Wheel-E
- Alphabet Scoop
- Space Explored Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/tQVjCncKTzg?feature=share
This week Yifei and Seth discuss the current unknown status of FAA's Remote ID rollout. What are our concerns with the current data sharing policy and what changes we think the FAA should make for Remote ID to be safer for all drone pilots to use.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories discuss in this episode:
- Which DJI drones have Remote ID? Here’s the complete list
- Which Autel Robotics drones are approved for FAA Remote ID?
- CubePilot’s $39 solution for FAA drone Remote ID compliance
- This free app tracks nearby drone flights using Remote ID data
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
Checkout 9to5's other weekly podcasts:
- 9to5Mac Happy Hour
- Electrek Podcast
- Wheel-E
- Alphabet Scoop
- Space Explored Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/EMiEUCwxSh8?feature=share
This week Yifei and Seth discuss the leaks around DJI's next consumer drone, the Mini 4. What will it approve on? We don't know so let's speculate. They also discuss a mysterious new DJI enterprise drone that has been leaked for some time now, with almost no details. The two then finish off give updated thoughts on drone parachutes and police use of drones to verify complaints.
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories discuss in this episode:
- So much for discretion: New York police drones to check into outdoor party complaints this weekend
- ParaZero launches parachute safety system for DJI M30 drone
- New glut of leaks on rumored Mini 4 Pro and (M30-ish?) mystery drone
- New leaks offer views of rumored DJI Mini 4 (Pro?), and arm-spreading mystery drone
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Checkout more Buzz episodes:
Checkout 9to5's other weekly podcasts:
- 9to5Mac Happy Hour
- Electrek Podcast
- Wheel-E
- Alphabet Scoop
- Space Explored Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/bDVBt0CVny4?feature=share
This week on the Buzz Podcast Seth and Yifei discuss the Air 3 and our experience flying it for the last few weeks. Will the drone be a hit? Or will it not be enough to justify the upgrade from the Mini 3 and too little compared to the Mavic 3?
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones.
Stories discuss in this episode:
- DJI unveils its long awaited, prodigiously rumored new Air 3 drone
- What comes with DJI’s Air 3 Fly More Combo?
- All about RC 2, DJI’s new drone remote controller with screen
- Air 3 vs. Mavic 3 Pro vs. Mini 3 Pro: DJI drones compared
- DJI Air 3 review: A true mass-market ‘flagship’ drone
Hosts:
Seth Kurkowski
Yifei Zhao
Catch up on The Buzz episodes!
Checkout 9to5's other weekly podcasts:
- 9to5Mac Happy Hour
- Electrek Podcast
- Wheel-E
- Alphabet Scoop
- Space Explored Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/KbpfhntbcbM?feature=share
This week on the Weekly Buzz discussion, we delve into the recent surge of unexpected leaks. We finally have some details about the Air 3, and there's even a peculiar rumor circulating about a Mini 4.
Let's begin by addressing the abundance of leaks that have emerged. The Air 3, initially believed to be in development without much certainty about its release, has suddenly become imminent, and we can hardly contain our excitement.
If you take a look at our Air 3 guide, located at the top and/or bottom of our articles, you'll notice that the majority of the posts are quite recent.
From the beginning, what will the Air 3 have? Most of these leaks originate from Igor Bogdanov, with the most recent and significant leak coming from the WinFuture website. Initially, Bogdanov mentioned that the Air 3 might arrive as early as late June or early July. However, since we haven't received any news about a DJI event, it's highly unlikely that it will happen during this timeframe.
As of then, the only Air 3 details we've heard involve the inclusion of a dual camera. However, that single rumor wasn't enough to establish it as truth. Nevertheless, as more leaked photos surfaced, it became increasingly evident that there was something distinct about the camera gimbal, despite the low resolution of the images.
Pricing was also leaked early on, but it originated from Europe, making it challenging to determine the expected price in the US. However, it appears that it will likely fall just below that of the Mavic 3 Classic.
This is also where we found out about the DJI RC 2 and RC-N2. A shocking upgrade to controllers that either just came out or didn't seem like they needed any changes, however, we won't say no to them.
Last week, the biggest leak of all came from WinFuture, which obtained product photos of the Air 3. This leak confirmed that the Air 3 will indeed feature dual cameras, although we couldn't verify any specifications other than the apertures: F1.7 for the bottom camera and F2.8 for the top camera.
So who is the Air 3 for? Yifei and I agree that the Air 3 won't be suitable for beginners just starting to fly drones. However, it would be an excellent option for beginners looking to venture into professional drone work.
While the Mini 3 Pro is capable of capturing impressive shots and can be used in certain professional scenarios, it isn't particularly well-suited for full-time drone photography and videography. The Mavic 3 Pro, on the other hand, serves as the flagship drone for such work. However, its starting price of $2,199 can be daunting for beginners, which is why the Air lineup exists.
Mini 4 Pro? What? Regarding the Mini 4 rumor, I'm at a loss for words. We weren't expecting something like this to surface anytime soon. DJI typically waits at least a year and a half before releasing an "s" variant of a drone and two to three years before advancing to the next generation.
Both Yifei and I suspect that this won't be a "Mini 4" but rather a "Mini 3S," as the design appears to be identical to the Mini 3 Pro. Apart from that, there isn't much else to discuss regarding this leak. Naturally, we'll have to wait and see if further leaks shed more light on the nature of this drone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9nE7TMY5FY
I'm trying something new. Each week I'm going to recap my favorite stories from the past week as well as our discussion during the weekly live stream. I'll fill in some of my opinions on the topics, throw an interview in here or there, and see where it goes from here. Hope you enjoy it.
New York City opening up to drone use Since the product came on the scene, New York City has had a de facto ban on drones. The city law bans take-offs of aircraft that don't use approved locations by the Department of Transportation or the Port Authority. That definition pretty much means only heliports or airports, which are impractical for any film crew or recreational pilot to use.
However, thanks to several factors, including a lawsuit by a film production company and the need to use drones for building facade surveys, New York is "opening up" the ability for drone operators to receive flight permits. However, the permits won't be the easiest to get. No casual pilots will be getting the NYPD's stamp of approval. Here's what you'll need in the application:
- Name and contact information
- Description of purpose for the flight
- Take-off date, time, and location
- Flight plan details
- Details of the drone you will be flying
- FAA authorizations (licenses, waivers, registration, etc.)
- Insurance policy
- Data privacy and cybersecurity policies
- Anything else the NYPD wants
Oh yeah, and this must be submitted 30 days before the "take-off." A hearing for the change in city law is scheduled for July 7. I guess we'll know more then. But is New York in the right for these sort of restrictions?
Well, yes and no in my opinoin. Are these laws constitutional? No idea. New York's law is very well worded. It does not ban the flight of aircraft in its city. It just prohibits you from taking off or landing them. The law would have to be directly challenged in court with a final ruling for the precedent to be set on how other cities can regulate drones.
Also, like do I need to get approval for every take-off or just once for the whole project? Cause if I'm filming a multi-day event, that's a lot of battery changes and is so unpredictable when you'll have to land and take-off again.
How much regulation is too much? Here is where my mind is split on drone regulation. Can you blame NYC for wanting to keep drone flights to as few as possible? You can argue your right to fly or right to capture events with your cameras, but you have to look at it from both sides. There are some idiot drone pilots out there.
In a city of almost 9 million, maybe having strict drone laws is a good thing? Now who that comes from, I think, is easy to answer, the FAA. Constitutionally the FAA has the authority to regulate airspace, no one else.
I've said this often on our YouTube streams, and I'll say it again. In the right hands, drones can create beautiful things or save lives. But drones in the wrong hands can be very, very dangerous.
For us normie pilots out here that just want more places to fly, trust me, I'm with you, my city also has a similar ban to New York's, and the best bet is to continue to be good pilots. We should continue to follow the laws, be active in our community, and hopefully be good stewards that open local officials up to friendlier regulations.
Or we all run for office, take over the FAA from the inside, and create a new drone world order. I'm joking, I'm joking... ish.
Will Chinese bans force US innovation? Let's talk about the hottest form of regulation going on in the US at the moment. There are several of these flying around, with plenty already in effect. Florida banned Chinese-made drones for its agencies earlier this year, and of course, there's the DoD's Blue UAS list.
There are more coming. The Senate is working on a bill that will ban the FAA from using federal funds to purchase drones from a list of countries, including China. Then, of course, there is the sentiment around anything Chinese being bad and must be banned, like TikTok.
If we want to see the future of bans on Chinese drones, we will have to see if TikTok's regulatory issues succeed. Both have very similar qualities to them. Both arguments lack concrete evidence and rely on the Chinese fear of the people and "national security concerns." Finally, they are both set up for some sort of legal challenge. TikTok's bans are way more mainstream, and I suspect those will be challenged long before any Chinese drone law is.
We'll have to wait and see what would come of any potential TikTok ban challenge, but if the ban sticks, then I can see the drone bans continuing. If TikTok's ban can be challenged and overturned, then I don't see why these Chinese bans couldn't be challenged either.
But this could take a while, maybe years, and business has to continue. Many agencies forced to move to US-made drones have complained of limitations compared to those from China, like DJI.
Can the US market take advantage of the bans? It's time for the US drone sector to step up. The federal and some state governments have literally handed them dominance in the US market on a silver platter. Sadly, when governments spoon-feed success to companies, it usually doesn't go over well. Is there another option?
Well, I have a hunch that instead of US companies stepping up and becoming powerhouses, the existing leaders might make the hop over the pond and set up shop here.
DJI is out of the question. Like Bytedance (TikTok's parent company), DJI's roots are in China and have too many ties there. Autel, on the other hand, could. Autel already has a US foothold through its automotive wing and wants to compete with DJI in the enterprise market. What better way to get ahead of DJI than doing what they cannot and embracing the US market and move?
Now I make it sound effortless, but I remember asking Autel CEO Maxwell Lee about it at CES this year, and he didn't shoot it down right away. It didn't sound like it was something he wanted to do, but he acknowledged it was possible.
Anyways, the regulation space is not a fast-paced one, so I'm sure we will have a chance to retouch this topic again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib-rzXeVDFY
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or wherever you listen!
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.
Stories discussed in this episode:
- DJI says it fixed drone firmware security flaws before publication of research revealing them
- EU seeks sector input to create unified counter-drone capacities
- DJI halts production of its AeroScope drone detection product
- DJI Inspire 3 drone design leaks in patent images, spy shots
- Drone used to find lost dogs spurs a charity with 1,400 rescues to its growing tally
Follow Seth:
Post: @SethKurk
Instagram: @SethKurk
Follow Yifei:
Instagram: @yifeizhao_ca
Catch up on The Buzz episodes!
Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts:
- Quick Charge
- 9to5Toys Daily
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hmn5c9bC1Y&t=1s
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or wherever you listen!
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.
Stories discussed in this episode:
- Aloft adds nighttime FAA LAANC requests for leisure drone pilots
- DJI Inspire 3 drone design leaks in patent images, spy shots
- UK UAV group urges rapid expansion of BVLOS drone activities
- Green UAS: New program to vet commercial drones for security
Follow Seth:
Post: @SethKurk
Instagram: @SethKurk
Catch up on The Buzz episodes!
Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts:
- Quick Charge
- 9to5Toys Daily
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or wherever you listen!
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.
Stories discussed in this episode:
- Wildwood, NJ, votes whether to regulate drone use during May-October tourist season
- South Korea to use robot and drone delivery in smart logistics networks for major cities
- Air taxi developer Volocopter starts eVTOL air taxi certification process in Japan
- Delair’s UX11 drone gets EU’s first C6 stamp, eliminating BVLOS approval requirements
Follow Seth:
Post: @SethKurk
Instagram: @SethKurk
Catch up on The Buzz episodes!
Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts:
- Quick Charge
- 9to5Toys Daily
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or whereever you listen!
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.
Stories discussed in this episode:
- NYPA, Skydio receive FAA waiver for BVLOS drone inspections
- Freefly Astro drone pilots could face crash risk without this update
- Ameriflight taps Sabrewing heavy-lift drones to expand and diversify its cargo services
- Dronamics’ middle-mile drone delivery plan raises $40 million in pre-Series A funding
Follow Seth:
Post: @SethKurk
Instagram: @SethKurk
Catch up on The Buzz episodes!
Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts:
- Quick Charge
- 9to5Toys Daily
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or whereever you listen!
Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz!
New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.
Stories discussed in this episode:
- DJI releases new Mini 2 SE drone: price, features, shipping
- HevenDrones unveils its first of three hydrogen-powered drones planned for 2023
- Dubai sets 2026 goal for eVTOL air taxi launch, and praises Joby and Skyports Infrastructure
- AAM company Joby completes second phase of FAA air taxi certification
Follow Seth:
Post: @SethKurk
Instagram: @SethKurk
Catch up on The Buzz episodes!
Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts:
- Quick Charge
- 9to5Toys Daily
This week Yifei and Seth round up what was shown at DJI's first post-covid in-person AirWorks conference, like the Dock demos and more. Seth also shows off his new toy.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * Student fined $3,500 for taking drone photos of girlfriend on campus * Leak unveils new Air 2S drone combo with DJI RC * DJI RC to add support for Air 2S drone this month * Over 80,000 DJI drone IDs exposed in data leak: Report * Ohio sheriff’s force to swap its helicopters for enlarged drone fleet
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/VOkmqElKO10
This week Yifei and Seth round up what was shown at DJI's first post-covid in-person AirWorks conference, like the Dock demos and more. Seth also shows off his new toy.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More DJI AirWorks kicks off with Dock demo showing promise in the product’s design
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/Dus6RKEYOVU
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * DJI Goggles 2 first images surface, and some hope Avata is moving closer to release * US Mail to deliver to smart drone mailbox in Indiana * FAA's Remote ID rule for drones is constitutional, DC court rules * DroneSense enables live video streaming and support for DJI M30, M30T drones
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/HKG7f6S7ko4
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * Microsoft launches drone simulation software Project AirSim * DroneDeploy flight automation app now supports DJI Air 2S drone * UK government approves 165-mile drone superhighway project
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/oZSUxdzgA08
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * Tando indoor drone gets $15M capital boost to go global * Drone piloted from Florida inspects industrial plant in Italy [Video] * EHang finds new partner to promote aerial vehicles in Spain * DJI Fly app update brings new features for Mini 3 Pro users * DJI SmartFarm mobile app for Agras agricultural drones sees global rollout * DJI discounts cert. refurb drones via official eBay: Mavic Air 2 $679, Air 2S $1,099, more from $379
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/OsFw62mvziA
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * You can now use the Parrot ANAFI USA as a tethered drone * DJI Inspire 3 looks ready for takeoff in leaked photo
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/DIUrIAG8_z0
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * AutoFlight releases test flight video of updated Prosperity I eVTOL air taxi * Leak shows DJI FPV Goggles for rumored Avata CineWhoop drone * DJI rolls out Mavic 3 firmware update to fix IMU calibration issue * Asylan receives BVLOS waivers for security drone-in-a-box system * Amazon to begin free drone delivery service in California * DJI releases RS 3, RS 3 Pro gimbals with automatic unlock, LiDAR focusing
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/GxgcMeI6_Ys
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * DJI releases new firmware update for Mavic 3 drone, and it’s a big one * When every gram matters: How DJI made the Mini 3 Pro * DJI Mavic 3 GPS issue seems to be fixed in new 0700 firmware update * Ireland prosecutes, convicts its first rule-breaking drone pilot
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/0jEb3Dvo-Pw
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * DJI RS3 leaked photo shows gimbal could be ready sooner than expected * DJI Avata leaked photos provide first look at indoor FPV drone * After rats, Galápagos Islands drones combat invasive plants
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/YwbUUzSa4us
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * Flytrex adds Jersey Mike’s subs to its NC drone delivery list * UK’s Royal Mail to deliver post by drone on 50 new routes * Wingcoper 198 delivery drone passes FAA Special Class Airworthiness milestone * Accompanying the Mini 3 Pro: DJI’s slick, built-in screen RC * DJI Mini 3 Pro drone officially announced: Top 10 things to know * AVSS offers urgent flight termination protection for DJI Mavic 3s
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
https://youtu.be/v2anGjeItrw
Join Yifei, Seth K, and Seth W to discuss DJI's newest drone the Mini 3 Pro without first thoughts about flying it.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Seth Weintraub on Twitter
Read More * DJI Mini 3 Pro review: the perfect drone for social media influencers and start-up cinematographers * DJI Mini 3 Pro drone officially announced: Top 10 things to know * Accompanying the Mini 3 Pro: DJI’s slick, built-in screen RC * DJI Mini 3 Pro unboxing: What do you get inside the box and the Fly More Kit? * DJI Mini 3 Pro review: 249g pocket drone plays with the big boys - 9to5Mac
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/pOMaQvEm9O8
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * Snap announces ‘pocket-sized’ drone called Pixy – available for purchase today * Wild heavy-lift cargo UAV debuts @AUVSI, uses gyrocopter principle for lift * Hawai’i nears legal prohibition of drones for fishing * United, Archer create committee on eVTOL maintenance
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/FI8sERRSx1o
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * This drone is made to catch other drones with a built-in net gun * Accidental listing reveals every last detail about DJI Mini 3 Pro drone * Drone 3D modeling software SkyeBrowse slashes subscription cost by 20% * Mixed reactions as drones follow players at USFL opening weekend * Eve and Thales partner to strengthen and speed eVTOL development
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/38vGPBMiPsI
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * Massive video leak reveals four major DJI Mini 3 drone features * DJI acknowledges continued Mavic 3 GPS issues, states fix to come ‘within the next two months’ * Autel’s Dynamic Tracking on the Lite+ is here but it might not be ready * Wing launches awaited Dallas-Ft. Worth drone deliveries April 7 * DJI Airbag, Rickrolling drone QR code, DRL cologne: Best April Fools’ Day 2022 pranks from drone companies
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/pDR8dn3tQII
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * New Mavic 3 firmware still doesn’t fix GPS issues – is it firmware or hardware? * Autel drops new firmware update for EVO Nano, Lite drones * Texas law restricting drone use upended as unconstitutional
Videos Referenced
https://youtu.be/Pe-ankaliq0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnIfR8hVIVo&t=0s
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/5Ez2BM6xQ8Y
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * DJI announces the compact Matrice 30 enterprise drone with RC Plus controller * DJI Dock: An in-house DJI drone-in-a-box product at last * FlightHub 2: DJI’s drone management software gets primed for real-time missions * DJI’s Phantom 4 RTK could be replaced with a new ’SE’ version * DJI Mic shipping date delayed even further * Which drones are compatible with DJI’s new RC Plus? * Volocopter makes first crewed flight of its 2X eVTOL in France
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/KxNWOK-nJB0
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * DJI teases March 21 product launch event * M400 RTK? M30? Leakers share photo of rumored DJI enterprise drone [Update] * DJI Mini 3 shell leak hints at design revamp for beginner drone
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/1roFB0hYylY
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * DJI drone sale: Grab Mavic Air 2 bundle at $789 ($199 off) * DJI Mini 3 new rumored specs list * 5 key recommendations by FAA committee looking at rules for BVLOS drone operations
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/bj3dJzpZhB4
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * DJI updates Fly app, Mavic Air 2 drone firmware * Autel releases firmware upgrade for EVO Nano and Lite series drones * MLB tests drones in aerial coverage of college baseball games * Lumicopter makes confined-space inspection more accessible with DJI FPV drone * DJI RC Plus: New remote controller hits the FCC database
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/NVg1gTiYhU8
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * Eyeing ‘global drone hub by 2030’ status, India bans foreign drone imports * Natilus reveals $6 billion in advance cargo drone orders * France’s Defense Ministry developing bird-like stealth drone * Drone Delivery Was Supposed to be the Future. What Went Wrong? (Video of the week)
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/POETRri_ZWk
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show.
New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel.
Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram
Seth Kurkowski on Twitter
Read More * Coverdrone insurance claims data uncovers most common risks with drone flying * Skydio wins US Army’s $100 million small drone recon contract * Dronetag Mini add-on device offers Remote ID compliance for older drones
Video of the week This video comes from Yifei's AlterX Acadamy, where her team helped document the destruction of two smokestacks.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZSHNR8lk_H/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Subscribe * Apple Podcast * Google Podcast * Spotify * Overcast
Livestream
https://youtu.be/ueZf78tTbs4
Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.
This week's livestream from Yifei and Seth covered the top stories from last week and a new segment, DroneDJ Video of the Week. Read a summary of the topics we discussed below.
French citizen arrested for drone flights near Iran border Last week an Iranian court sentenced Benjamin Brière to eight years in prison after flying his drone near the Turkmenistan-Iran border. Brière was arrested in May of 2020 and has been on a hunger strike since Christmas to protest his mistreatment.
France believes this is a political move due to ongoing negotiations on a new Iran Nuclear Deal. In response, Iran has labeled France as a "hostile nation." There are also concerns coming from Brière's Iranian-based lawyers about how the trial went.
This is a very messy situation, especially since Brière is both a foreigner and an Iranian citizen as he holds dual citizenship status.
Litchi announced addition to DJI Mini 2, Mini SE, and Air 2S Litchi, a popular autonomous drone flying app, added support to DJI's Mini 2, Mini SE, and Air 2S. This is due to the support being added for these drones into DJI's SDK (a tool used by developers for third-party apps). Here is what you can now do with these drones:
- Waypoint mode
- Panorama mode
- Track mode
- Follow Me
- Focus mode
Currently, the update is only on Android, but Litchi hopes to bring these additions to its iOS app once those SDK versions are updated.
DroneDJ Video of the Week This week's Video of the Week comes from Waimea Bay in Hawaii. With winter swells starting to come in, the surfers are out and enjoying the giant waves. Drone pilots are also out to capture the waves and those that ride them.
https://youtu.be/BtOd3as6RBw
DJI Inspire 2 to be discountined Notorious DJI leaker OsitaLV shared an image of what seemed to be a notice to stores that the Inspire 2 will stop production. This lines up with reports about a possible Inspire 3 coming later this year.
What will come from an Inspire 3? We don't know, but we have stated our request in previous articles and of course, let us know below what you want to see. If you are still an Inspire 2 flyer and don't expect upgrading to the 3 or whatever comes next, make sure to stock up on accessories as those are usually the first bits to go out of stock.
https://youtu.be/aUx1cXSJE7A
Make sure to subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to not miss another weekly livestream. DroneDJ Weekly takes place every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST.
Yifei and Seth discuss this week's top stories, recap what CES was like this year, and interview Autel's owner Maxwell Lee.
CES 2022 recap and interview with Maxwell Lee While it fell short of meeting expectations from years prior, CES still had great finds and opportunities to speak with companies trying to innovate in the drone industry. There was a good spread of tech to check out from tethered systems to support events and disaster areas to Autel and Sony.
We spent a good amount of time with XDynamics and Autel, speaking with both about the new products they were announcing. You can find our full interview with Autel's Maxwell Lee here. It was great to meet and talk shop with him. Lee understands the industry well and wants to keep pushing what drones can do commercially and in the enterprise space.
XDynamics is a lesser-known company but showed off a great product. Its Evolve 2 reminded me of what a Phantom 5 should be. It's a beast with a micro 4/3 sensor with interchangeable lenses on the front shooting up to 4k at 120 fps or Apple ProRes. Another product that also gets me excited is XDynamics' handheld gimbal with a similar camera system. It's not out for sale yet, but the company hopes to launch the gimbal later this year.
Check your drone's memory card! Just for laughs, we discussed the memory card found by the Israeli military that ended up showing who the pilot was. It's a good reminder to double-check those SD cards before you head out for a shoot. No one wants to be out in the middle of a flight when you run out of memory space all of a sudden.
A drone for the air and water A new kind of drone is coming to the market, one that can fly in the air and swim underwater. The "Sea-Air Integrated Drone" is meant for underwater expeditions rather than fun flying like other drones.
Really it's two drones in one, a hexacopter that features a claw-like mechanism under its belly and foam flotation devices. Once over the water, it can "land" and deploy the sea-faring drone controlled via a tether. Once shooting is complete, the hexacopter grabs the sea drone and takes back off. Pretty clever idea when you think about it. No more need for boats to drive out to inspection locations.
https://youtu.be/GBZmGwo0M4Y
Make sure to subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to not miss another live stream or upload.
While at CES 2022, DroneDJ's Seth Kurkowski had the opportunity to speak with the owner of Autel Robotics, Maxwell Lee.
At Autel's booth, the two spoke about the company's latest products, the Autel EVO Nano and Lite series, as well as the company's more high-end offerings.
Autel EVO Nano and Lite The EVO Nano, Nano+, Lite, and Lite+ join the company's EVO II series of drones as the company's lower-cost consumer drones.
While these drones may be smaller and cheaper, Lee doesn't want consumers to underestimate the power of the drones.
With impressive battery life and high-quality cameras, the Lite and Nano drones become easy-to-transport content creation machines.
Autel EVO II As the EVO II gets older, and the Lite+ comes in with impressive video creation features, it may be easy to think that the EVO II is losing its top spot, but it hasn't. The additional sensors and more tailored app continue to position the EVO II as the company's drone for more professional video production and uses.
Dragonfish While the Dragonfish vehicle may be prohibitively expensive for most of us, it isn't tailored or meant for the average person. The extremely long battery life and extensive camera options make the Dragonfish perfect for enterprise or law-enforcement purposes. Whether that's border patrol or watching for pirates, Lee made it clear that this drone is exclusively for non-weaponized purposes.
Video interview with Maxwell Lee
https://youtu.be/XN6TD67jimw
Make sure to subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to not miss any uploads.
Hey all, you might have heard that DJI launched the Air 2S today ($999) and of course in addition to a launch review, we're going to go on Youtube and Facebook to answer some of your questions as well as highlight some of the finer points of the new drone.
The video links are embedded below or here for YouTube and Facebook.
Edit: That's a wrap but if you want to watch the 45 minute video recap, click either of the above links!
DroneDJ:
- Scott Simmie, Editor in Chief, DroneDJ
- Seth Weintraub, Publisher, DroneDJ
Special Guests today are
- Yifei Zhao
- Patrick Morrell
See you at 9:45ET!
https://youtu.be/-_M7VfkwboY
Ever wonder what's going on in the drone industry on a global scale? Like who's selling what, and how trends are changing? You're in luck! That's precisely the topic of this edition of The Buzz podcast. We're joined by David Benowitz of Drone Analyst – a great trend spotter and former DJI Enterprise pro. Plug in your headphones (or put on your speakers) and have a listen; there's a ton of great news in this one!
If you're interested in more about David's new Drone Analyst report, check out our story here.
While you're here, consider subscribing to The Buzz. That way, you won't miss an episode.
Subscription options: Apple Podcasts
Overcast
Spotify
RSS
Connect with Scott Twitter
On this edition of our podcast, we have a great conversation with Andy Shen of Shen Drones. Andy is kind of the Godfather of the ducted CineWhoop. Tune in — and subscribe — as we hear how Andy went from being a photographer... to a drone designer.
Andy Shen: Great drones, great conversation Andy tells a great story about the satisfaction – and challenges – of designing and selling FPV drones. We're particularly interested in how Andy developed a very specific ducted design, now used on many copycat drones. But there's only one Squirt. Andy is the fifth guest on our relatively new podcast, called The Buzz. We've been fortunate to have a number of high-level movers and shakers from the drone industry on the show, and encourage you to explore the links below. Of course, the easiest way to keep up on what's happening is to subscribe to our podcast. We include the links to all the popular podcast providers, so give it a click!
And yes, if you're not yet ready to commit you can have a listen to any of the podcasts below simply by clicking. First, though, a look at Andy Shen in the wild, piloting a Shen drone while riding an electric skateboard:
The legendary Andy Shen... The Buzz Archives Tom Comet of Drone Boy
Tom Comet flies more than drones! Tom Comet – high-end drone cinematography Brendan Schulman of DJI
Brendan is super knowledgeable on the regulatory front Brendan is DJI's VP of Policy and Legal Affairs Adam Bry of Skydio
Adam Bry in 2018. A lot has happened for Skydio since then... Adam Bry, Skydio's CEO and Founder Dave Sharpin of Auterion GS
Dave Sharpin of Auterion, Government Services Auterion's Dave Sharpin talks Open Source How to subscribe Glad you asked! Check it out right here...
Apple Podcasts
Overcast
Spotify
RSS
Stay Tuned... It won't be long before the next episode of The Buzz. So subscribe, or check back... because more sonic goodness is coming soon.
I generally announce any new show on social media, as well as other drone news. You can follow me on Twitter here, and on LinkedIn here.
Thanks!
Okay, we realize that probably only a thin wedge of our demographic will recognize that we've borrowed from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. We didn't outright steal the song title because, well, Though Shalt Not do that. But we wanted to get you up to speed on The Buzz, the fastest-growing podcast in the drone industry.
When we started The Buzz, we had a simple idea: We wanted to keep our pulse on what's happening in the drone world. We aimed high for some guests – CEO's of major companies in the business – but we also wanted to explore really great stories from operators, builders, and more. We always make sure that each and every episode is interesting, fresh – and hopefully intelligent. The result? Our numbers are doing great right out of the gate.
And of course, we'd like to grow them to new heights.
The Buzz so far We thought this might be a great opportunity to review our guest list to date, make it easy for you to sample an episode or two, and subscribe to the series.
Our first guest? Tom Comet. He's the owner of Drone Boy, one of the best-known drone cinematography outfits in Canada. We spoke about the trends in his sector – including the role of tiny CineWhoops and also massive FPV rigs flying RED cameras. You'll be interested to learn that Tom got so into learning about drones, airspace regulations, and the mechanics of flight that he now pilots his own manned aircraft.
Tom is a great talker, with a great story. You can hear, here:
Tom Comet in conversation with DroneDJ's Scott Simmie The drone lawyer You likely know who we're talking about: Brendan Schulman. He's a very recognizable figure with DJI, which isn't surprising: He's the company's Vice-President of Policy and Legal affairs. Brendan is great at getting to the point – and we had a sweeping conversation that also touched on what DJI views as trade protectionism in the US. Definitely a must-listen episode:
DJI's Brendan Schulman Skydio's CEO Skydio is on a roll. It's Skydio 2 and now the Skydio X2 series have attracted a lot of attention. So is AI going to keep growing as a force in the drone industry? What's next for Skydio after its Series C fundraise of $100M US? There's one way to find out: Listen to this episode of The Buzz, featuring CEO Adam Bry.
Adam Bry in conversation with DroneDJ's Editor-in-Chief Open talk about open source Our most recent episode delved into the world of Open Source software as it applies to drones. And there's no entity more emblematic of this are than Auterion and Auterion GS (the GS stands for Government Services). I had a great conversation with CEO Dave Sharpin about Auterion's past, its present...and its future. Have a listen!
An in-depth discussion about Open Source drone software...and why it matters Don't miss an episode! The Buzz comes out regularly. But if you don't subscribe, odds are you might miss it. So let's fix that up right now. Subscribe to the show via your favorite podcast provider. And hey – if you think you'd be a good guest – drop me a note and tell me why.
My mailbox is always open: scott@dronedj.com
Subscribe here Apple Podcasts
Overcast
Spotify
RSS
A semi-final word We know there are a lot of podcasts competing for your ears. I come from a background as a career journalist in radio, television, online, and print and have interviewed well over a thousand people during my career. We set our goals high when it comes to production values, and we think it's paying off. One of our listeners described it as "NPR-level quality."
Point is, we work hard to ensure this podcast is worth your time.
Connect with Scott Hey - I always love expanding my network. And I usually follow back on Twitter!
The wait is over. It's time to put on your headset or crank up your speakers for the latest episode of The Buzz – our podcast that takes the pulse of the rapidly changing drone industry. Today's guest? Dave Sharpin, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Auterion GS. If you know about Auterion – awesome. If you don't...you soon will.
Scott Simmie in conversation with Auterion GS CEO Dave Sharpin We're really happy you're here. But if you'd like to ensure you never miss an episode of The Buzz, please subscribe using your podcast provider of choice: We're on all of 'em!
Subscribe to The Buzz
Apple Podcasts
Overcast
Spotify
RSS
Connect with Scott
On our latest edition of The Buzz podcast, we're delighted to spend some time with Skydio CEO Adam Bry. Despite the pandemic, it's been a great year for Skydio. Listen as DroneDJ senior editor and chief writer Scott Simmie takes a deep dive with Adam about his US-based drone company. It's a great discussion and includes a look at the recently announced Blue sUAS list that recommends Skydio's X2 drone for government and military purchasers.
Join Skydio CEO Adam Bry in conversation with DroneDJ's Scott Simmie Deets for subscribing after the break — you know you want to...
Connect with Scott:
Subscribe to The Buzz
If you'd like to subscribe, you can connect with your preferred Podcast provider here:
Apple Podcasts
Overcast
Spotify
RSS
Who would you like us to invite as a guest? Feel free to make suggestions in the comments below!
On our latest edition of The Buzz podcast, we're pleased to have an extended visit with Brendan Schulman, DJI's vice president of policy and legal affairs. In a year when issues like "Made in the USA," data security, and Remote ID have all been shaping the drone industry, Schulman has a lot of insight — and a lot to say (follow him @dronelaws on Twitter).
DroneDJ's Scott Simmie in conversation with Brendan Schulman Connect with Scott:
Subscribe to The Buzz
If you'd like to subscribe, you can connect with your preferred Podcast provider here:
Apple Podcasts
Overcast
Spotify
RSS
Who would you like us to invite as a guest? Feel free to make suggestions in the comments below!
Hey! Welcome to the launch of our new DroneDJ podcast.
It's called The Buzz, which is a nod to the sound our machines make. But beyond that, we'll be discussing topics and issues that are raising a "buzz" in the industry.
Whether it's the latest trends in Cine Whoop drones, the best cameras for onboard capture and recording, or controversies like Remote ID or "Made in the USA" drones, we'll take the time to dive deep on The Buzz.
On this inaugural episode, we speak with Tom Comet of Drone Boy. Tom was an early adopter in the drone cinematography world and has built his company into a North American leader when it comes to stellar drone work. Check out their demo reel:
https://vimeo.com/106238497 Those boys can fly... Scott Simmie caught up with Tom and covered everything from the latest trends in flying high-end cameras on FPV rigs to how to become a better aerial cinematographer.
If you like the sounds of this, please subscribe here to ensure you catch every episode of The Buzz!
You can listen to it below, but also via your favourite podcast provider.
You'll find it on Apple Podcasts here, and on Spotify here.
Tom Comet in conversation with DroneDJ's Scott Simmie