News & Reviews:   drone

DJI Malaysia today introduces the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, its latest flagship drone with a triple camera system. Touted to usher in a new era of aerial content capture, read on to find out more about the drone.

Meraque, ranked one of the world’s top 20 drone companies today launched the Meraque Drone EduKit in Malaysia in light of growing interest in the space. A unique classroom-ready education kit, it is meant to inspire children in our country to assemble, code and fly drones.

In anticipation of Malaysia's Merdeka Day Celebration on 31 August 2022, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Malaysia has announced that all flying drones are prohibited for the occasion on its social media page. The public is not advised to fly their drones without approval and for safety purposes.

DJI has unveiled the Avata Drone and Goggles 2 for a first-person view (FPV) flight. Coupled with the Motion Controller, the drone maker aims to "awaken a desire to fly in everyone, with immersive flight technology that allows anyone to explore the almost out-of-body experience of FPV flight," said Ferdinand Wolf, Creative Director at DJI.

Do you still remember Snapchat during these days when TikTok rules everything among graphics-related social media platforms? Its parent company, Snap, has built a drone specifically for selfies, and it's very intriguing.

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) has lauded the drone industry in Malaysia as being able to create up to 100,000 employment opportunities in our country. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said that by 2030, the industry will be worth RM50 billion in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Flying drones have been out for some years, becoming a niche product for enthusiasts and videographers. For DJI, there's the Mini series that has a more affordable price for regular enthusiasts. Now, sources have spotted the new Mini 3 Pro that's coming this year.

Just over the weekend, Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah just announced a new National Academy for Drone Sports Excellence in Tasik Paya Bungor, Pahang. Dubbed as AKSADRON for short, it will be Malaysia's first development in hopes of producing more talents for the drone industry.

Based on a statement by theedgemarkets.com, it seems that AirAsia recently collaborated with Malaysia Global Innovation and Creativity Center (MaGIC) in order to evaluate the feasibility of urban drone delivery services. As of now, the drone delivery service is currently limited to only Cyberjaya and it'll be tested in phases for up to 6 months.

About two months back, Sony announced that it was developing a new flying drone called the Airpeak. This new drone is intended for creators and professionals in the entertainment industry. Now Sony has introduced it at CES 2021 earlier today.