dronedj.com — Inspection of power grids are becoming more popular, with the ability to cover more assets, and get detailed data. This footage shows some infrastructure being checked using a LiDar equipped DJI M300 RTK.

defenseone.com — A new research paper documents the creation of the first autonomous small drone swarm that detect gas leaks as well as other possible chemical threats and can map rooms without the aid of GPS. The algorithm, called “Sniffy Bug,” works by sending a swarm to fly in “chainsaw” patterns to find the wall…

dronedj.com — SwellPro, one of the few companies on the planet making waterproof drones, has a new model. It’s called the Splashdrone 4. And it’s made, as you can guess, for wet environments.

facebook.com — Watch LIVE: The Drone Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting to provide the FAA with advice on key drone integration issues.

cleantechnica.com — Point clouds are created by scanning an object or structure. The scans are performed by using either a laser scanner or photogrammetry, which is used in the creation of 3D models with drone photos. What is interesting in the linked video is how Tesla is using point cloud data for obstacle avoidance.

iksurfmag.com — If this doesn’t raise your stoke level, not much else will! Join Lasse Hofmeister as he gets chased by @cola_fpv and his racing drone in Tarifa in 40 knots winds!

nzherald.co.nz — He visited the property and captured some drone shots to get a feel for the location. His friend, Fernando who runs the Christchurch Slackline group, ...

marinelog.com — Elon Musk has taken to Twitter to share video of the new SpaceX drone ship, but didn't give many details. However, reports are that it was converted ...

dronedj.com — The FAA Drone Advisory Committee is recommending the use of Gender Neutral language. For example, to change unmanned to uncrewed. Drone news web site DroneDJ has decided to jump the gun, and decided to use gender neutral terms from this point on. The question is, what problem are we trying to solve.…

dronedj.com — Chinese company EHang has announced another that it has passed a technical evaluation of its EH216F AAV (Autonomous Aerial Vehicle), a drone built for firefighting. The idea of using drones for firefighting has a key benefit: Drones can reach heights that ladders and hoses cannot. A number of compan…