Dronelife reports that an internal corruption scandal at DJI, the drone manufacturer, led to cost inflation of up to 20% and cost the company over $150M US in losses. Read the article here.
DJI Corruption Scandal Costs Company $150M US
DJI Smart Controller with Built-In 5.5″ Screen Announced at CES 2019
DJI announced a new smart controller with a built-in screen for Mavic 2 Zoom, Pro, and Enterprise models. The new controller allows drone operation without the use of a tablet or smartphone. Further, the display is optimized for use in bright sunlight with a claimed brightness double that of standard smartphones. The controller is priced at $649US and is available today. Read DJI’s press release here.
Drone Chaos in the UK
Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom canceled hundreds of flights for the third day in a row due to drone activity in the vicinity of the airport. The Transportation Secretary issued statements regarding the matter. The Army and Police are investigating and pursuing persons of interest in the matter. It appears to be a deliberate attempt to disrupt air traffic using drones. Dronelife published an article regarding the impact to the drone industry and perceptions of drone aviation as a result.
DJI Announces Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual with Thermal Imaging
DJI announced the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drone today. The new enterprise variant of the very popular Mavic 2 features side-by-side visual and thermal cameras. According to the announcement DJI developed the drone in partnership with FLIR systems, a leader in thermal imaging systems. Read the announcement and also check out DJI’s Mavic Enterprise page.
DJI and SkyPixel Aerial Photo and Video Contest
Dronelife published a comprehensive article on DJI and SkyPixel’s Aeriall Photo and Video contest. The article covers categories, prizes and how to submit entries. Prizes include a Hasselblad X1D-50c, a DJI Mavic Pro 2, and the new Osmo Pocket.
DJI Launches DJI Pro Website
DJI launched its Pro website targeted at photographers and videographers. Read the full news release here.
From DJI’s Website:
DJI Pro is dedicated to professionals using DJI’s advanced aerial and gimbal technologies, such as the Inspire and the Ronin series. The new website consists of five categories:
Product Information: Explore DJI products.
DJI Masters Program: Learn from professional cinematographers with unique insights into the industry as well as the innovative imaging technology they use.
Showcase: Find out how DJI products are being used on film sets.
Education: Learn about how to setup and use each product.
Events: Get the latest info on DJI, local events, workshops and more.