Daily Droning

What a beautiful morning to be out flying my Mavic 2 Pro! DJI Support DJI

It’s Mavic 2 delivery day! Woohoo! I’m planning to go live on YouTube at 10pm Eastern US time (about 30 mins after this post) to tell you about my experience with it today and answer any questions you may have! https://YouTube.com/KlooGee

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Join me in watching DJI's See the Bigger Picture event at 9:45am Eastern US time. I'll be hosting a live watch party and chatting with drone enthusiasts like you while we watch what DJI has in store for us.

https://www.youtube.com/c/KlooGee/live

Even more details leaked for the Mavic 2. Looks like the Zoom will have a 2x optical zoom in addition to a 2x digital lossless zoom. This is going to be interesting....

Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom specs leaked day ahead of unveiling

https://youtu.be/31z_ufxnbew

Autel has finally released the official iOS Explorer app for the Evo!

The Autel Explorer app is now available for iOS! Click the link below to download the iOS version today. Happy Flying!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autel-explorer/id1395815245?mt=8

Press Release – FAA Statement–Federal vs. Local Drone Authority

Happy to see the Federal Aviation Administration comment on this topic...

https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=22938&omniRss=press_releasesAoc&cid=102_P_R

faa.gov For Immediate Release July 20, 2018 Congress has provided the FAA with exclusive authority to regulate aviation safety, the efficiency of the navigable airspace, and air traffic control, among other things. State and local governments are not permitted to regulate any type of aircraft operations, su...

Autel Robotics released a new firmware for the Evo as well as a new version of the Explorer app for Android. Still waiting for the iOS version.

New Android Autel Explorer App update & Firmware V1.2.3 are now available, here's what new!

1. Added in-app gimbal calibration function
2. Optimized and improved gimbal performance
3. Added Ludicrous Mode for 45mph max speed (Fly with caution)
4. Added gimbal pitch dial EXP
5. Added faulty battery self-detection feature
6. Bug fixes

For more details visit: https://buff.ly/2L9PSoK

Class1f1edLive on Twitter

What do you think? Is this a real pic of a Mavic 2? If so, lends to credence to the Mavic 2 being the slightly larger camera sensor with a potential future Mavic Pro 2 being a 1" sensor? What do you think?

https://twitter.com/CLASS1F1EDLIVE/status/1015299109710856192

twitter.com “ What are your thoughts about the M2 image leak that's floating around today?”

Glory days of Hong Kong's old Kai Tak Airport

Wow, that would be a crazy ride! You just can't build stuff today like you could in the old days!

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/hong-kong-kai-tak-airport/

cnn.com It's been 20 years since Hong Kong's Kai Tak airport closed. Pilot and photographer Daryl Chapman remembers the glory days and shares a few of the scariest moments.

DJI pushes its July 18th ‘Bigger Picture’ event back, cites user experience and standard of innovation factors

Wow! According to DroneDJ, DJI has canceled their July 18th "See the Bigger Picture" event! I guess its not just Autel and Parrot that aren't ready yet!

https://dronedj.com/2018/07/05/dji-pushes-its-july-18th-bigger-picture-event-back-cites-user-experience-and-standard-of-innovation-factors/

dronedj.com Today DJI pushed back to an undisclosed date its July 18th “See the Bigger Picture” event due to what seems to be the technology not being ready…

New firmware released for the DJI Mavic Pro! v01.04.0400 DJI Support

A July 4 Without Fireworks? Wildfire-Plagued Cities Turn to Drones

States With Wildfires Replace July 4 Fireworks With Drones

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/04/us/july-4th-fireworks-drones-nyt.html

nytimes.com Drones and light shows are becoming popular in some Western states, as Independence Day celebrations are adjusted because of wildfires and drought.

Sounds like the iOS version of the Autel Robotics Explorer app for the Evo may be up to month away still.

Autel Robotics tells me Apple is dragging feet on Explorer app approval. If any Evo customers need the iOS app, they can email Autel customer service and they can provide access to the beta version.

Autel Robotics EVO Folding Drone, Orange

Amazon has the Autel Robotics Evo in stock and available with 2-day Prime shipping from two different suppliers: https://amzn.to/2MpiZRp
https://amzn.to/2KbJXzi

amazon.com The Evolution of Flight continues with EVO. This easy-to-use and compact unit features 4K video at 60fps and 12-megapixel still images. Using real-glass optics and the Ambarella H2 image processor, record more dynamic range in each shot. With Dynamic Track, Obstacle Avoidance and 3D Mapping Techn...

The Autel Robotics EVO is alive!

Today's the day; EVO is LIVE!

Place your order in the month of June and receive an exclusive Autel Robotics camera bag for FREE with purchase of EVO. Don't wait - get yours today!

Order now: https://shop.autelrobotics.com/

Drove past an Apple Maps van earlier that was all loaded up with cameras on the roof. Can't wait to see if they blur out the funny faces we made at it.... 😎😂

Going LIVE in 25 minutes (10pm ET) to talk about your DREAM DRONE!
Call in and talk with me live on air.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uEzEs9nh3c

Going live again at 10pm Eastern US time tonight! With the DJI Mavic Pro 2 expected to be announced in July, what is your DREAM DRONE?

Live callers can join the discussion via Discord.

https://www.youtube.com/c/KlooGee/live

Dronedj

It looks like DJI has something big coming! Is it the new Mavic Pro everybody wants it to be?

DJI would like you to "See The Bigger Picture" on July 18th - Possible Mavic Pro 2 announcement?

Drone Extravaganza: LIVE CALL IN SHOW (Anafi/Evo/Typhoon/P4PV2) - YouTube

LIVE CALL IN SHOW - tonight 10pm Eastern US time

Come join me at 10pm Eastern US time to talk about the influx of new drones that have recently been announced. I'm hoping some of you will also call in via Discord and join me on the live stream to ask questions and talk about the extravaganza of new drones.

https://www.youtube.com/c/KlooGee/live

Discord waiting room: https://discord.gg/FnKgPC9

youtube.com We will be discussing all of the latest drones recently announced. This includes the Parrot Anafi, Autel Evo, Yuneec Typhoon H Plus, and the slightly update...

Autel Robotics Evo to be released on June 25th!