Neowin News Feed for: Drone

Uber teams up with Flytrex to offer drone food delivery to U.S. cities

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:10:01 +0000

Uber has announced a partnership with Flytrex to bring drone delivery technology to select U.S. cities by the end of 2025. Read more...

DJI gives drones a voice and a spotlight with powerful new payloads

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:30:01 +0000

DJI has launched the first-ever drone-mounted speaker system and spotlight, allowing users to have sharper eyes and louder voices in the sky. Read more...

DJI Mini 5 and Neo 2 could be available to fly by the end of this year

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:00:02 +0000

A reliable source has just revealed that DJI may launch two drones, DJI Mini 5 and Neo2, by the end of this year. Read more...

DJI Neo is a tiny and simple-to-use drone with 4K 30 FPS video recording

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:32:01 +0000

DJI has launched a new drone called the DJI Neo at the ongoing IFA 2024 event, which is smaller and lighter than the Mavic Mini. Read more...

DJI Avata Pro-View Combo with RC Motion 2 and Goggles 2 now 30% off

Paul Hill — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:32:01 +0000

You can now get the DJI Avata Pro-View combo for $999 now thanks to a 30% off deal. It's the cheapest that this product has ever been by a wide margin so it could be a good buy if you want a drone. Read more...

UK announces nearly £2 million worth of grants for tech startups enabling better transport

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:26:01 +0000

The UK government has announced nearly £2 million worth for tech startups focused to make better transport systems such as AI based camera technology, 5G drones, magnetic rail traction, and more. Read more...

The EU is making it easier to sue for damages when it comes to AI systems

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:58:01 +0000

The European Union is set to announce the AI Liability Directive that will make it easier for individuals to sue the manufacturer of an AI product or its user through "presumption of causality". Read more...

The $230 Snap selfie drone ‘Pixy' might not be available for long, claims report

Alap Naik Desai — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:08:02 +0000

The miniature selfie drone from Snapchat's parent company is currently available on Snap's official website. However, the company's CEO has indicated that Snap is halting further work on Pixy. Read more...

Save 18% off this Air NEO Selfie Camera Drone

Neowin Deals — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 17:00:01 +0000

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Save over $150 off this Dual 4K Camera & One-Button 360° Flip Drone

Neowin Deals — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:00:02 +0000

With today's highlighted deal, take aerial shots to a new level with this drone's 4K dual camera, led navigation light and more while saving over $150 off the normal cost via Neowin Deals. Read more...

Snapchat $230 camera drone 'Pixy' offers simple controls for quick and effortless operation

Alap Naik Desai — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:18:01 +0000

Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has announced Pixy, a tiny camera drone that starts at just $230. It has simple controls and doesn't need FAA registration to fly. It operates via the Snapchat app. Read more...

DJI Mini 3 Pro to support vertical video and offer obstacle avoidance sensors, leak suggests

Fiza Ali — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:56:01 +0000

A leaked video suggests that the successor to the DJI Mini 2 is near. The latest drone is in the sub-250g category and offers almost 35 minutes of flight time with a 2,453mAh battery. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:00:01 +0000

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DJI soars to the skies with the newly announced Mavic 3

Moshe Jacobs — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:30:01 +0000

DJI has announced its latest Mavic drone with improved flight duration, significant camera upgrades, increased drone safety features, and a massive increase on recording distances. Read more...

Save 50% off on the Ninja Dragon Alpha Z PRO

Neowin Deals — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:00:01 +0000

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Save up to $180 off on Ruko F11 4K Drones, today only

Steven Parker — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:50:02 +0000

Amongst Amazon's daily deals, you can find a couple of drones from Ruko at up to 36% off. These drones can operate at up to 4000ft and have an auto return function. The savings end today. Read more...

Get the 1080P Copernicus Mini Drone for just $59.99

Neowin Deals — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:46:01 +0000

Capture beautiful moments and watch images in real time with this mini drone's 1080P camera and companion app, now for a limited time you can save 24% off the price of this mini drone. Read more...

Sony announces Airpeak S1 drone tailored for its Alpha series cameras

Chandrakant Isi — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:36:01 +0000

Sony's Airpeak S1 drone has a maximum speed of 55 miles per hour and can withstand wind speeds of 44.7 mph. Priced at $9,000, this drone will ship to customers in the fall of 2021. Read more...

Samsung to deliver phones using drones in Ireland

Paul Hill — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:46:01 +0000

Samsung and Manna have formed a partnership in Ireland that will see customers in Oranmore receive their orders via drone. They hope to expand the service to all of Ireland in the future. Read more...

UK consortium to boost health care with medical drones

Paul Hill — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:42:01 +0000

A new UK-based consortium led by Skyfarer is setting out to create national infrastructure by 2022 that will enable the delivery of medical supplies such as blood for blood transfusions by drone. Read more...

DJI Mini 2 announced with longer flight time, 4K video recording, more

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:28:01 +0000

DJI has announced the successor to the original Mavic mini, the Mini 2. The new drone offers a transmission range of up to 10KM along with a flight time of 31 mins. It can also record videos in 4K. Read more...

Walmart to launch drone delivery of COVID-19 test kits

Usman Khan Lodhi — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:40:01 +0000

After launching drone trials for delivery of grocery, household items, and medical supplies, Walmart is partnering with Quest Diagnostics and DroneUp to deliver COVID-19 collection kits using drones. Read more...

Amazon receives the FAA's approval to trial drone deliveries in the U.S.

Jefferson Mangubat — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:06:01 +0000

Amazon is officially an "air carrier" after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration granted the company approval to trial its commercial drone delivery. Amazon didn't say where or when it will start. Read more...

DJI Mavic Air 2 announced with 48MP camera, longer flight time, more

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:32:01 +0000

DJI has announced its latest drone, the Mavic Air 2, with a 48MP camera that can record 8K Hyperlapse videos, 4K videos at 60fps, and take better photos. It also offers a longer flight time. Read more...

UK drone owners have until the end of the month to register for a license

Paul Hill — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 03:48:01 +0000

Those with drones weighing more than 250g in the UK will have to make sure they register for a license by the end of November. The license has seen a price reduction from £16.50 to £9. Read more...

UK set to implement a new drone license fee of £16.50 from October

Paul Hill — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:38:01 +0000

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority is consulting on a new license which will see drone operators pay an annual fee of £16.50. New EU rules require member states to keep a list of drone operators. Read more...

Microsoft grants $100,000 to UND to fund innovative drone tech project

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:22:01 +0000

Microsoft has awarded the University of North Dakota with a $100,000 grant to fund a promising R&D project centered around drone innovation. It is hoped this will help propel the U.S. drone industry. Read more...

DJI will post a loss of $150 million due to internal corruption

Faheemmuddeen Patel — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:30:01 +0000

The worlds largest drone maker, DJI, will post a loss of $150 million for 2018 after internal corruption was discovered. The cases of corruption came to light during routine checks in 2018. Read more...

CYBER MONDAY: Save 66% off this Collector's Edition Star Wars Propel Drone

News Staff — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:00:01 +0000

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Google employees protest over the company's work for Pentagon's drone program

Gurkaran Singh — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:16:01 +0000

Having garnered over 3100 signatures, a petition by Google employees requests CEO Sundar Pichai to not lead the company into "The Business of War" by being a part of Project Maven- a Pentagon program. Read more...

Amazon patents drone capable of reacting to human gestures

Sharath Ravishankar — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:46:01 +0000

Amazon has patented a drone that can autonomously perform actions based on human gestures it interprets through its sensors. This may bolster the company's use of drones for short-range deliveries. Read more...

This leak could show off the upcoming DJI Mavic Air

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:54:01 +0000

DJI has been on a roll, offering an impressive portfolio of products. While it has not been announced, the Mavic Air could be revealed tomorrow, and this is what it could look like. Read more...

Illusive new drone to be unveiled by DJI on January 23rd

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 14:22:01 +0000

Speculation surrounds what DJI might unveil on the 23rd. Some believe that it will be a fixed-wing drone or maybe a racing drone, another theory is that a DJI Mavic Air is on the cards. Read more...

Amazon granted patent for self-destructing drones

Paul Hill — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 06:52:01 +0000

Amazon has been granted a patent for a self-destructing drone. If implemented, Amazon drones would break up in a manner that the components fall into the safest areas below in an emergency. Read more...

New drone video shows off Apple Park and Visitor Center

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:04:01 +0000

It took several years but the completion of Apple Park is on the horizon. A new video has been released that shows off the new campus, along with the Visitor Center that is located across the street. Read more...

Imperial College has developed a drone that shoots webs like Spider-Man

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:04:01 +0000

A research team from the Imperial College in London has modified a DJI Matrice 100 to be able to shoot magnetized strings so that the drone can perch, stabilize itself, or extend its flight time. Read more...

Cambridge Consultants have developed a drone that delivers into your hands

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:14:01 +0000

Rather than using your address, the DelivAir system, developed by Cambridge Consultants, can deliver directly to you by using the GPS from your phone. Which means it can deliver almost anywhere. Read more...

Hurricane Harvey relief being expedited by drone use

Chris Schroeder — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 06:00:01 +0000

The devastating natural disaster that was Hurricane Harvey left quite a mess. With extensive cleanup and relief efforts underway, some companies are using drone technology to provide aid to victims. Read more...

Update your DJI Spark or it will be grounded after September 1st

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:14:27 +0000

DJI, makers of the small but popular Spark drone, have advised owners to update their device and battery or else it will not be able to take off. The firmware needs to be updated by September 1. Read more...