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Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team Adopts Skydio X10
In a recent development aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities during crisis situations, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has announced the adoption of the Skydio X10 as its primary operational drone. According to a Verizon press release, this move marks a significant upgrade to the team’s fleet, introducing advanced technology to aid in a […]
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HYSKY Society Joins Forces with Commercial UAV Expo to Advance Hydrogen Aviation
Strategic Alliance Between HYSKY Society and Commercial UAV Expo: the Future of Hydrogen Aviation In an innovative move poised to redefine the landscape of aviation technology, the HYSKY Society is slated to partner with the Commercial UAV Expo, bringing together two pivotal segments of aviation innovation under one roof in Las Vegas, NV, from September […]
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SkySafe Study Reveals Some Drone Manufacturers Fail to Meet Published Remote ID Standards
The following article is based upon research by SkySafe. This article is intended only as general information, as Remote ID technology is a critical building block of larger unmanned traffic management systems (UTM). Find more information on the FAA’s Remote ID policy here; and see the official list of Remote ID compliant aircraft here, where pilots […]
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The best drone video of 2023 (according to AirVuz)
In a world full of drone videos, it’s rare to find one that really wows us. But we’ve got it — the top drone video of 2023 that truly stands out.
AirVuz recently announced the winners of its 2023 Drone Video Contest. The selections were made by a panel of judges, including The Drone Girl herself, Sally French.
Aerial videography company AeroCircus clinched the title of Drone Video of the Year for their Showreel 2023, while Skynamic Drone, another drone filming company, won FPV Video of the Year with their reel, FPV Demoreel.
Drone Video of the Year: Showreel 2023
The Drone Video of the Year, Showreel 2023, is akin to a trailer for one of the most epic movies you’ve ever seen, capturing stunning landscapes and intricate drone maneuvers.
“Still speechless… Bringing the award to Munich for the second time makes me particularly humble, especially in these times for the film industry worldwide,” AeroCircus said upon receiving the news.
For winning Drone Video of the Year, AeroCircus was awarded a DJI prize package. The prize is sponsored by Skypixel, which includes a DJI Mavic 3 Pro with DJI RC.
Also, AirVuz acknowledged three finalists in this category: Bashin AbuShakra, Timelab.pro, and Florian Ledoux. As finalists, these winners will each receive a DJI Mini Pro 4 with DJI RC 2.
FPV Video of the Year: FPV Demoreel
Skynamic emerged as the champion in the FPV category with their video, FPV Demoreel. This video elevates FPV drone maneuvering to a whole new level.
“We feel humbled to be recognized by the AirVuz community in such an overwhelming way,” said Gabriel Manz of Skynamic Drone.
For winning FPV Video of the Year, Skynamic received a DJI prize package sponsored by Skypixel. The prize package included a pair of DJI Goggles 2+ and two DJI O3 Air Units.
Both categories boasted impressive submissions. “Picking the winning videos for 2023 was no easy task for our judges, given the strength of the field,” said AirVuz President and CEO Mike Israel.
Lastly, check out the full list of 2023 Drone Video of the Year nominees. Or check out the FPV Drone Video of the Year nominees.
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DroneShield Gets $4.3M US Government Repeat Contract
DroneShield Ltd has announced that it has received a repeat order of $4.3 million from a U.S. Government customer for a number of its handheld C-UAS systems. The delivery is expected to be complete over the next 15 days, using available stock on hand. DroneShield has been working with this customer for several years, with […]Battling the UAS Threat
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In July, Ukrainian soldiers took to social media to voice complaints about training they received from US Army personnel in Germany. Chief among their criticisms was the seeming ignorance of commercial drone use on the battlefield. One soldier wrote, “The Americans have not participated in a serious war for a while now. Their army does not even have […]General Atomics Gets $250M Taiwan MQ-9B SkyGuardian Procurement Contract
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $250,063,810, undefinitized contract action for Taiwan MQ-9B SkyGuardian procurement. This contract provides four MQ-9B unmanned air vehicles, two certifiable ground control stations, spares, and support equipment. The location of performance is Poway, California, and the work is expected to be complete by Aug. […]