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Echodyne Develop New Drone Radar

Fergus Halliday November 9, 2016 No Comments

Echodyne says it has successfully tested a new “detect and avoid” radar with a small commercial drone, paving the way for the market to begin offering safer and better products…

Australian Battery Technology May Power International Drones

Computer Daily News November 9, 2016 No Comments

International battery manufacturers seeking to extend flight times for airborne drones are keen to test battery-boosting systems from Sunshine Coast based nanotechnology start-up Nano-Nouvelle – an outfit backed by Tesla…

GoPro Reports Fourth Consecutive Quarterly Loss

Jon Bragg November 4, 2016 No Comments

GoPro has reported a drop in revenue of nearly 40 per cent from 2015 in the third quarter, with shares falling 20 per cent in after-hours trade. The company reported…

DJI Issues Apology For Lengthy Mavic Pro Delays

Jon Bragg November 4, 2016 No Comments

Drone manufacturer DJI has issued an apology following confusion around shipping delays for the Mavic Pro. The new portable drone from DJI was originally due to be released on October 15th, before…

Kogan Caught Out, Recall Issued For Dodgy Drones

Fergus Halliday October 31, 2016 No Comments

Kogan has been caught out selling questionable grey imported drones that, according to Australian authorities, did not meet Australian electrical certifications. The online retailer, who has bypassed Harvey Norman (the…

DJI Mavic Shipping Delays Called Into Question

Fergus Halliday October 31, 2016 No Comments

Chinese drone-marker DJI has found itself a target for consumer backlash after reports alleging that their newest $1699 UAV may have missed its shipping date. Originally due to launch October…

Senate To Probe Drone Operations

Computer Daily News October 14, 2016 No Comments

The Australian Senate has set up an inquiry into future operation of drones in Australia, with some members claiming the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) may have not paid enough…

Posties Seek New Drone Trial

Computer Daily News October 13, 2016 No Comments

Australia Post will seek permission from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to conduct a new trial of drone-driven parcel deliveries in 2017 e-commerce chief Abdrew Walduck has told CEDA’s state-of-the-nation…

Xenophon Opens Bid to Disallow Australia’s New Drone Laws

Computer Daily News October 10, 2016 No Comments

Independent senator Nick Xenophon aims to set in motion moves to disallow Australia’s new laws governing the use of drones when Federal Parliament resumes sittings this week. Claiming the new…

Finally GoPro Drone Takes Off, New Voice Activated Camera

David Richards September 20, 2016 No Comments

Finally, GoPro has announced its much anticipated Karma drone along with a new voice activated GoPro camera but the big question now is whether GoPro has left their run a…