In an exciting new development in ecological restoration, researchers from the Monash Warwick Alliance have published a ground-breaking study in the Journal of People and Nature that explores the integration of drones into forest restoration efforts. The study, a collaborative international effort led by researchers Coldrey and Thompson, marks a significant first in understanding stakeholder […]
Summer 2024 is here, and The Drone Girl has compiled the best deals you’ll find on drones — and drone adjacent products. Whether you’re a seasoned drone enthusiast or a beginner looking to explore the world from above, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate guide to the best summer 2024 drone sales.
Among the standouts? A rarely-seen 40% discount on Autel — which offers up a compelling option for people seeking a drone alternative to DJI. Of course, DJI is trying to seduce pilots with incredible deals of its own — particularly notable given concerns that some members of Congress want to ban future sales of DJI drones.
So with that, here is The Drone Girl’s ultimate guide to the best summer 2024 drone sales:
The stand-out drone of the sale is the Autel Evo Lite+. This drone usually retails for $1,249, but with this sale, it starts at just $689. The Autel Evo Lite+ was named the best non-DJI camera drone on the market, according to Drone Girl. Its standout features include:
1-inch CMOS sensor
6K/30fps video
40 minutes of flight time on a single charge
Adjustable aperture from f/2.8 to f/11
Defog mode
Transmission range of 7.4 miles
Ultra wide-angle obstacle avoidance cameras with a front field of view of 150 degrees
Kick off your summer by getting certified as a drone pilot with Drone Pilot Ground School. All courses are now $100 off as part of their summer Sale—save up to 33%, depending on the package you choose.
Enrolling in Drone Pilot Ground School is your first step towards earning your Drone Pilot’s License and legally earning money flying drones in the U.S. It’s one of the top Part 107 test prep courses and comes highly recommended by Sally French, aka Drone Girl, who used it to ace the FAA’s Aeronautical Knowledge Test.
Save up to 20% off with DJI Mid-Year Sale
The DJI Mid-Year Sale 2024 offers discounts on popular drones and gimbals at the official DJI Store, with savings of up to 20%, free gifts, and additional promo codes.
Don’t need another free water bottle? You might be better off shopping for DJI products through Amazon. There, you can really maximize your savings and earn 5% back with the Amazon Visa card. Prices are the same as what you’ll get on DJI’s store, aside from the lack of free gifts — but 5% back might turn out more valuable anyway. After all, 5% back on a $1,500 drone is $75.
The best deal of DJI’s Mid-Year sale is 20% off the DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo. The DJI Air 3, features dual 48MP cameras for wide-angle and 3x medium telephoto shots and 4K/60fps HDR video, professional-grade capabilities like a 46-minute flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing. Also, it’s a lightweight drone at 720g making it an ideal choice for serious photographers looking for a powerful yet more affordable alternative to high-end models like the DJI Mavic 3 Pro.
uAvionix, a provider of command, navigation, and surveillance technologies for drones, has announced that the Oswego City Police Department’s Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) without Visual Observers (VOs) using the uAvionix Casia G ground-based detect-and-avoid (DAA) system. This […]
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. and Volatus Aerospace Corp. have announced the beginning of a collaboration to commercialize the Volatus Aerieport Drone Nesting Station in concert with DDC’s Remote Operations Center. This follows the announcement of their planned merger, initially disclosed on May 21st, and serves to illustrate the united strengths of both companies. “This is […]
This year 2024 will mark a turning point for Novadem with a record acquisition of 260 NX70 drones by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces to increase the capacity of NX70 drones within the forces, bringing to more than 440 the total number of drones ordered from Novadem since 2018. At the beginning of […]
Quantum Systems, the Munich-based manufacturer of dual-use reconnaissance drones that use multi-sensor technology to collect data for government agencies and commercial users, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a significant contract to supply the Romanian Ministry of Defence with its advanced Vector unmanned aerial systems. The contract, valued at approximately 18.4 Million […]
Understanding the Impact of High Temperatures on LiPo Batteries and Best Practices for Safe Usage DRONELIFE presents this guest post by Douglas Spotted Eagle, Director/Client Experience and Pilot at theLIDARPros and Director of Education Programming at drone training and consulting firm Sundance Media Group. As the temperature rises, this post is a timely reminder that […]
Japanese Developer SkyDrive Collaborates with JCAB and FAA to Bring the SD-05 to Market, Targeting 2026 for North American Expansion by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese “flying car” eVTOL (electronic vertical takeoff and landing) developer Skydrive recently announced that the FAA had accepted their application for type certification for their three-seater “Skydrive” SD-05 […]
House Bill Aims to Extend and Enhance Authorities of DHS, DOJ, and FAA to Address Growing Drone Threats By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month would extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate […]
