News & Reviews:   drones

Recently, the FCC published a list of temporary exemptions until the end of 2026 for several foreign-made drone models and components. That said, what should you know about it?

In a major shift for the drone industry, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it will ban approvals for new foreign-made drones and critical components from being imported, marketed, or sold in the United States unless specifically cleared by the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security. This move fundamentally changes how drones built outside the U.S., including those from major manufacturers like DJI and Autel Robotics, can enter the American market.

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.

Yup, you read that right - Malaysian researchers have found a way to make good use of pineapple leaves turning them into drone parts! Turns out that these pineapple leaves have strong fibres which are good enough to become durable frames.

Most of you already know this coming and may have been preparing for it. But what deals can we expect from Shopee this year-end season? Well, that's what we're here to tell you today. The platform's 12.12 Electronics Year End Sale is coming soon and we've spotted some deals you might want to consider.

If you're looking to hunt for some good deals on Shopee, you have come to the right place. Starting from 12AM until 2AM with discounts up to 90%, the 11.11 Electronics Big Sale will begin and we spotted a few awesome gadget deals here and there. 

Back in March, we reported that the Malaysia Armed Forces planned to use flying drones to assist in patrolling the streets during this MCO period. Looks like they really mean it and starting today, the drones will be deployed as aerial surveillance to monitor the naughty boys and girls who disobey the law.

If you were planning to lug your drone to a new year's countdown tonight, time to cancel that plan. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has declared that action will be taken against anyone found flying a drone during the new year's celebrations expected to be held in various parts of the country tonight. In addition, you will probably lose your drone if caught.

DHL in partnership with EHang Technology has officially launched their last mile drone delivery trial service in China, which aims to reduce the operational cost of delivering parcels by up to 80%. Not only that, but they have also reported that the drones are capable of delivering good to a location 10 kilometres away in just 8 minutes instead of the usual 40 minutes.

Today DJI has announced the launch of the DJI Mavic 2 Pro as well as the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom which is priced at RM6599 and RM5699 respectively. DJI being one of the world’s leading civilian drone and aerial imaging technology has also stated that the DJI Mavic 2 Pro will house an integrated Hasselblad camera which is capable of taking 4K 10-bit videos while the Mavic 2 Zoom will be the first foldable drone with optical zoom capabilities.