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DJI's Qualified Entities Programme 19/11/2018
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DJI unveils beta phase of Qualified Entities Programme

DJI has unveiled the beta phase of its Qualified Entities Programme (QEP), which will allow public-safety personnel to conduct drone operations without restriction. Through the QEP, DJI will remove all domestic geofencing limitations and altitude limitations for enterprise aircraft. This will allow users to fly in sensitive locations and at higher altitudes, in order to enable critical operations such as disaster response, firefighting, search and rescue, and other public-safety applications. A DJI statement said: “DJI is committed to supporting national, regional and local public safety agencies through enabling the full range... Read More

Using the DJI Zenmuse X7 for a Professional Shoot in Desert Conditions 09/11/2018
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DJI Inspire 2 and Zenmuse X7 camera were a dream team for National Geographic Jordan documentary

Experienced drone pilot Oliver Sugars has just returned from a trip of a lifetime, capturing scenes for a National Geographic documentary in Jordan. Oliver turned to Heliguy – his self-described ‘go-to UAV suppliers for a number of years’ – to sufficiently equip him with the tools needed for his two-week Middle Eastern adventure, where he got to shoot breathtaking footage of the world-renowned Petra and the protected wilderness of Wadi Rum. Needing something reliable and high-quality – especially in the unforgiving environment of the desert – Oliver, of Leading Edge... Read More

DJI Responds to TB50 and TB55 Battery Issues 09/11/2018
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DJI ‘not shying away’ from TB50 And TB55 battery issue

DJI is taking the TB50 and TB55 battery issue very seriously, saying that it has confirmed the cause of the problem and it will be fixed in two stages, starting with the release of a firmware update next week which will ensure that drones which use these batteries can fly safely again. On Tuesday, at the Heliguy Emergency Services Roadshow, in Lincoln, held in partnership with DJI, the Chinese-based technology giant announced that it is ‘working round the clock’ to find a solution to the recent issues with TB50 and... Read More

Ten things we learnt at DJI AirWorks Conference 2018 small 07/11/2018
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Ten things we learnt at DJI AirWorks Conference 2018

Well, that’s it for another year, with the curtain coming down on DJI’s third annual AirWorks Conference. The biggest event of its kind, the 2018 showcase was staged at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, from October 30, to November 1, attracting hundreds of guests and an array of specially-selected key-note speakers. The theme of this year’s conference was Empowering the Ecosystem, and DJI certainly flexed its muscles, unveiling new products and software and highlighting its commitment to innovation, especially within the enterprise sector. There were also fascinating case studies... Read More

Mavic 2 Enterprise Announced 30/10/2018
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DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise will be a big hit for search and rescue operations

A small and compact drone which is capable of very big things – DJI has launched its much-anticipated Mavic 2 Enterprise, writes Heliguy’s James Willoughby. This state-of-the-art foldable and portable UAV boasts a range of features and puts safety and life-saving at its very heart. What is the Mavic 2 Enterprise? As the name suggests, this modified version of the popular Mavic 2 focuses very much on enterprise, with a particular emphasis on the way it can transform the day-to-day operations of emergency service and rescue personnel. Thanks to an... Read More

20/09/2018
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DJI Mavic 2 in Depth Series – Part 2 – Aircraft Safety

Continuing our in-depth look at the new DJI Mavic 2 Series, we’re looking at the safety systems available on the two new drones. Like all DJI’s recently released drones, the Mavic 2 Series are packed with safety mechanisms to help prevent any incident during flight either by pilot error or system failure. These two drones include DJI’s most advanced obstacle sensing and avoidance to date as well as many other aspects to improve their safety. Keep reading to find out more on the safety systems available on the Mavic 2... Read More

24/08/2018
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Mavic 2 Series vs Mavic Pro vs Mavic Air

Following yesterday’s announcement from DJI of the two new powerful drones that have been added to the Mavic Series, the Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom, Heliguy Insider have been comparing these two new drones to the original Mavic Pro and the Mavic Air. We’ll be looking into how the new features including the cameras, Intelligent Flight Modes, safety mechanisms and more stand up against the two previous iterations of Mavics. We aim to help you decide which is the best drone for you from DJI’s iconic series. In each category, we’ll... Read More

23/08/2018
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DJI Announce Mavic 2 Pro & Zoom

After a long wait, DJI has just announced two new additions to their Mavic Series; the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. The announcement took place at DJI’s See the Bigger Picture event in New York where DJI detailed their features and showed the two drones in action. These two new quadcopters share the unique foldable design of the Mavic Pro and add a wealth of new features and two powerful new cameras. As both drones share the majority of features other than the cameras, we will detail... Read More

10/08/2018
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Hands On with the DJI Copilot

The DJI Copilot is a rugged 2TB hard drive made for photographers, videographers and drone pilots to manage and backup data on set in any location. The Copilot is a BOSS (Backup On-Set Solutions) drive, developed from a partnership between DJI and LaCie, announced at this year’s CES. The Copilot is designed to transfer data without a computer, cutting down on kit. You’re also able to organise your files using a mobile device making it the ideal travel hard drive. We’ve taken the Copilot out on a few aerial and... Read More

03/08/2018
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DJI Matrice 200 Series SDK

Over the last few months, there’s been a lot of talk about DJI’s SDKs (Software Development Kit). From the announcement of the new Payload SDK exclusively for the Matrice 200 Series to an exclusive partnership with Microsoft, there has been an impressive expansion in the possibilities available with DJI’s drones through third-party software and hardware integration. In this post, we’ll be discussing the various types of SDKs that are available on DJI’s enterprise drone series, the Matrice 200. We’ll be detailing the different forms of SDK, their current uses and how you... Read More