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DJI L2 Drone LiDAR Enhances Workflows at Everton Stadium Development

In-depth case study exploring how the DJI Zenmuse L2 drone LiDAR and photogrammetry solution has increased efficiency and accuracy during the development of Everton Football Club's new stadium and how drones are benefiting construction workflows.

Demonstrating The ROI Of DJI FlyCart 30 Delivery Drone

Case studies demonstrate the benefits of deploying the DJI FlyCart 30 drone for deliveries. The user-success stories show how FlyCart 30 boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and increases accessibility across a range of applications, including the energy sector, maritime industry, and for search and rescue.

DJI Modify Drone 3D Model Editing Software Launched

DJI has launched DJI Modify, an intelligent 3D model editing software. Use in conjunction with DJI Terra to repair common defects in 3D models. DJI Modify is designed to improve drone surveying workflows.

Top Safety Features Of DJI FlyCart 30 Delivery Drone

A comprehensive redundancy report details the key safety mechanisms of the DJI FlyCart 30 delivery drone. DJI has conducted more than 100,000 flights over the last three years to ensure the reliability of this aerial transport solution.

DJI Removes Majority Of Its Drone Geofencing Restrictions

DJI removes the majority of its drone geofencing restrictions in the UK and throughout Europe. The updated GEO system will feature UAS geographical zone data from national aviation authorities. It removes the need to unlock permission to fly in certain areas.

DJI FlyCart 30 Delivery Drone Launched Globally

DJI has launched a delivery drone. The new DJI FlyCart 30 sees DJI officially enter the drone delivery market.

Consultation On UK Drone Training

UK CAA second-phase consultation proposes an extension to the UK remote pilot competence scheme, to develop a training framework which includes complex operations, such as BVLOS.

White Paper: How Important Are GCPs For Drone Surveying?

An academic white paper explores the accuracy of drone surveying with and without ground information. The EuroSDR benchmark focused on the data quality from real-world network configurations in the absence of ground control and RTK GNSS solutions.

UK CAA Unveils BVLOS Sandbox Trial

The UK CAA is looking for stakeholders to join its Regulatory Sandbox to help shape the future of BVLOS drone operations. Participating organisations will trial systems to enable the integration of UAS into unsegregated airspace utilising temporary reserved areas.

Improving Major Incident Response With DJI Drones

Lincolnshire Resilience Forum is deploying DJI drones and Esri ArcGIS software to better prepare and respond to major incidents. Drones are used to create 3D models of at-risk sites for enhanced planning and incident response and real-time updates can be viewed agency-wide via the Esri dashboard for improved coordination.

Drones Help UK Power Networks Fix Power Cuts Faster And More Safely

UK Power Networks is deploying drones to help improve fault response along its rural networks and restore power more quickly and safely. Heliguy trained eight pilots from UK Power Networks to help the firm adopt DJI drones.

CAA Consultation On UK Drone Regulations

CAA releases Review of UK UAS Regulation consultation, covering topics such as Remote ID, class-marking, and expanding flyer education requirements.

3D Models With Drone Photogrammetry Data

Guide to creating 3D models with drone photogrammetry data. View interactive dataset of Lincoln City's football stadium and follow step-by-step workflow guide to creating the model. Find out how 3D models can benefit commercial operations.

Innovative Drone Command Unit Launched By Heliguy and Venari

Innovative Drone Command Unit unveiled by Heliguy and Venari. State of the art vehicle includes live monitoring capabilities, remote satellite connectivity, and drone-in-a-box integration. It provides an all-in-one command and control hub for drone operations.

Data Security On DJI Dock Drone In A Box Software

A guide to data security on DJI Dock software. Learn about the mechanisms in place on solutions such as DJI FlightHub 2, FlytBase, and Drone Harmony to ensure user data is safe when operating the DJI Dock.

DJI Terra Firmware Update: More Precise Point Clouds, Generate Drone LiDAR DEMs, And View Cross-sections

DJI Terra firmware updates enhance drone LiDAR data processing. DEMs can now be generated in the software, improved algorithms produce more accurate, less noisy point clouds, and view cross-sections of the dataset. See workflow examples using data collected with the DJI Zenmuse L2.

DJI L2 vs DJI L1: Comparison Datasets And Accuracy Reports

In-depth comparison between the new DJI Zenmuse L2 and its predecessor, the L1. View sample datasets collected exclusively by Heliguy, showing the enhanced capabilities of the L2, including its ability to better capture fine details, like powerlines, and for creating denser DTMs.

Best 10 Features Of The DJI Zenmuse L2

DJI has released the Zenmuse L2 LiDAR and photogrammetry drone surveying payload. Find out about its key features and how they benefit mapping workflows.

Major Firmware Update For DJI Enterprise Drones

DJI releases Firmware 7.1: A major update for DJI Enterprise drones. Update covers drones such as Mavic 3 Enterprise Series, M300 Series, M30 Series, and DJI Dock and offers improved flight safety, enhanced data-capture capabilities, and better collaboration tools.

Emlid Launches Reach RS3 GNSS Receiver With Tilt Compensation

Emlid launches the Reach RS3 GNSS receiver. Key upgrades include IMU tilt compensation, enabling survey-grade accuracy at large tilt angles and a faster stake out. Reach RS3 has expanded connectivity with UHF radio support and is a multi-band base and rover with an IP67 rating and up to 22 hours of battery life.