DJI Mavic Mini 2 Updates, Skydio 2 For Drone Mapping?, FireFighting Drones, DJI News, DJI Rumors

Our biggest story this week is about the DJI Mavic Mini 2. Regular ADU listeners might recall that last week we had shared some industry reports which revealed how DJI was planning to come out with a 4K-enabled, DJI Mavic 2. Apparently drone billionaire and DJI boss, Frank Wong is unhappy with the video quality on the DJI's sub-250 gram drone, the Mini. In today's show, we share some more updates from DJI's FCC filings.

Our next story is about Skydio 2. Recently, Skydio procured a waiver to fly BVLOS for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). But, while the Skydio has some awesome autonomous flying capabilities, is it a good drone for mapping? Can you efficiently conduct mapping operations with a drone that has a small, rolling shutter?

If you found this story interesting, you might want to check out our blog post, Who Will Build the Next Honda Civic of Drones?. In this post, we reveal why the P4P is the ultimate drone for voluminous mapping operations.

Other stories on today's show include DJI's new FPV drone, drones for search and rescue, drone deliveries in Congo, Africa and much, much more…

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Timestamps

[01:11] DJI all set to launch new FPV drone this holiday season

[04:18] FCC filings confirm that the rumors surrounding DJI Mavic Mini 2 are indeed true

[08:26] Australia's Scoop Arrow starts making drone deliveries in Congo, Africa

[10:59] How security issues and regressive laws are holding back the drone industry

[12:47] Drone instructor helps fight a farm fire with his Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual

[15:03] Skydio 2 resorts to marketing gimmicks as they procure a waiver to fly BVLOS for disaster response in North Carolina

[15:03] Is Skydio 2 a good drone to map with?