Da Jiang Innovations (DJI): Galaxy of DRONES

[AndrewJin]

DJI Stories - Australian Coastline Watch
DJI
Published on 6 Apr 2017

Shark attacks and rip currents have been an on going danger for surfers and swimmers in the beaches of Australia. Surf lifesaving and patrol teams have begun to utilize DJI’s Phantom 4 drones to more effectively perform rescues and surveillance. In this way, priorities of safety as well as maintaining harmony within the eco-system can both be addressed.


@Gibbs @ahojunk

 

[AndrewJin]

New Releases!

DJI - Introducing the Ronin 2
The Ronin 2 completely revolutionizes camera stabilization with new cutting-edge technology and features, delivering high production value to shoots of any size.

DJI - Goggles - See the World Take Flight
We give casual drone users the changes to fly using the DJI Goggles for the first time anywhere. Experience this incredible new way to fly along side them.

@TaiShang @terranMarine @Mista @terranMarine @cirr et al

 

[AViet]

Yesterday on VTV (Vietnamese main TV channel), I saw a Vietnamese farmer uses drones for spraying pesticides on the field. I believe the drone must come from China.

Thank a lot to China, especially companies like DJI. That kind of dream can never happen in Vietnam if drones is manufactured only by Japan and West.

 

[AndrewJin]

DJI has pretty much dominated commercial drones industry in every category, from smaller drones for personal use to bigger industrial drones, crazily expanding its product lines.

Shenzhen's talent pool and hardware supply chain make it possible for small companies to march towards global dominance, having cultivated companies like BYD and DJI.

New Releases!

DJI - Introducing the Ronin 2
The Ronin 2 completely revolutionizes camera stabilization with new cutting-edge technology and features, delivering high production value to shoots of any size.

DJI - Goggles - See the World Take Flight
We give casual drone users the changes to fly using the DJI Goggles for the first time anywhere. Experience this incredible new way to fly along side them.

@Dungeness @Arsalan @terranMarine @GS Zhou @Godman @Gibbs et al

 

[Dungeness]

DJI has pretty much dominated commercial drones industry in every category, from smaller drones for personal use to bigger industrial drones, crazily expanding its product lines.

Shenzhen's talent pool and hardware supply chain make it possible for small companies to march towards global dominance, having cultivated companies like BYD and DJI.

New Releases!

DJI - Introducing the Ronin 2
The Ronin 2 completely revolutionizes camera stabilization with new cutting-edge technology and features, delivering high production value to shoots of any size.

DJI - Goggles - See the World Take Flight
We give casual drone users the changes to fly using the DJI Goggles for the first time anywhere. Experience this incredible new way to fly along side them.

@Dungeness @Arsalan @terranMarine @GS Zhou @Godman @Gibbs et al

DJI may actually become THE standard by which all consumer/pro drones are judged. They have acquired the majority share of Hasselblad, so they are into imaging business as well.

 

[xunzi]

DJI is on a different level than everyone else right now. Even i'm not into drone is very tempt to get one.

 

[TaiShang]

Drones spray pesticide in N. China

Xinhua, April 26, 2017

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People fly drones to spray pesticide in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, April 25, 2017. Over 50,000 mu (3,333 hectares) of apple trees will be sprayed pesticide with drones this year. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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People fly drones to spray pesticide in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, April 25, 2017. Over 50,000 mu (3,333 hectares) of apple trees will be sprayed pesticide with drones this year. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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Captain of the flying team checks drones before taking off in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, April 25, 2017. Over 50,000 mu (3,333 hectares) of apple trees will be sprayed pesticide with drones this year. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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A drone is seen spraying pesticide in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, April 25, 2017. Over 50,000 mu (3,333 hectares) of apple trees will be sprayed pesticide with drones this year. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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People fly drones to spray pesticide in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, April 25, 2017. Over 50,000 mu (3,333 hectares) of apple trees will be sprayed pesticide with drones this year. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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A farmer looks at a drone spraying pesticide in his field in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, April 25, 2017. Over 50,000 mu (3,333 hectares) of apple trees will be sprayed pesticide with drones this year. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

 

[shadows888]

DJI may actually become THE standard by which all consumer/pro drones are judged. They have acquired the majority share of Hasselblad, so they are into imaging business as well.

Fun fact, Apollo 1969 moon landing was shot on Hasselblad cameras.

 

[cirr]

A tiny new DJI drone is tipped by an invite release

Chris Burns - Apr 26, 2017

An invite to an event in May has been sent by DJI, teasing the possibility that they’ve got some new hardware in store. The event will be taking place on the 24th of May, 2017. Rumors suggest that the invitation could be a bit misleading, especially if the brand’s missing market segment says anything about their future.

If DJI does indeed release a drone in May, it’ll likely be “big” news because of its size. Not because it’s massive, but because it’s rather small. A leaked image from some China-based DJI-branded forums shows a pair of drones. The smaller of these two drones is said to be coming soon from DJI.

At this time, information about the smaller of the two drones in the leaked image is scant. It can be expected with a high degree of certainty that a smaller drone such as this will hit a new low price point for the brand. If such a drone were launched, it’d go to war with the more “affordable” drone segment for the masses.

Flying around with a camera onboard could increase the price above some of this drone size’s biggest competitors, but the DJI brand could cover the spread. This new drone would also be quite a bit shorter than its previous releases, and any camera onboard would probably be a bit less versatile than previous onboard cameras – just a bit.

https://www.slashgear.com/a-tiny-new-dji-drone-is-tipped-by-an-invite-release-26483389/

Above you’ll see a video of what’s tipped as being the next DJI drone. This is likely – possibly – the same drone as shown previously in this article. The video comes from user Sami Luo, who’s since started a DJI Spark Facebook Group to attempt to do a sort of virtual cash-in of internet points for having a device before anyone else. We’ll likely see this “Spark” again very soon.

This DJI Drone Has a 100MP Hasselblad Camera

Michael Kwan

April 25, 2017

If you've been thinking about picking up a DJI drone like the compact Mavic Pro or the more robust Phantom 4, you may want to keep saving up those Bison Dollars. Remember how DJI went ahead and bought a majority stake in Hasselblad back in January? That partnership is now bearing some fruit at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.

An industry event led by the National Association of Broadcasters, the NAB Show is a place to showcase the newest and greatest in everything to do with broadcasting and that includes camera gear. At this year's NAB, DJI and Hasselblad unveiled one epic drone. They're say it's "the first 100-megapixel integrated drone imaging platform."

In some ways, you could think of this as the Frankenstein of the DJI drone world. The actual "drone" is the DJI M600 Pro drone, a product up to the task of handling Hollywood-level production. To keep the shot steady, there's the Ronin MX gimbal. And to provide that 100 megapixels of amazingness for "landscape and fine-art photography" is the Hasselblad H6D-100c camera.

It's a beast and we'd expect nothing less from Hasselblad. The camera is supposed to be exceptional even in low light conditions, making this drone combination ideal for "surveying and mapmaking." And vlogging on YouTube, of course, because that's what all the cool kids are doing these days (just not in Canada without a permit).

The DJI M600 Pro drone sells for around $5,000, while the Ronin MX gimbal lists at $1,600. Oh, and then you've got to get the Hasselblad H6D-100c to go with it. That retails in the $30,000 range. This is if you are buying the three components separately; DJI and Hasselblad have not announced any pricing for this epic combination just yet, but they do say it'll ship in Q3. Press release below.

http://www.megatechnews.com/dji-drone-100mp-hasselblad-camera/

 

[cirr]

DJI Rolls out a Smorgasbord of New Drone Products and Services

Posted by Betsy Lillian on April 26, 2017

DJI has been announcing a number of products and services this week, including the Cendence remote controller, Tracktenna high-gain antenna, CrystalSky monitor, DJI Circle and Ronin 2 gimbal system, as well as the specifications of its DJI Goggles.



The new Cendence remote controller is a multi-platform controller that allows users to program and store customized button configurations for different flight and shooting options. Using two dials, they can adjust the pitch and yaw of the gimbal at the same time. With Cendence, pilots have instant access to functions such as ISO, sharpness, shutter speed and focus. It also features built-in SDI and HDMI video transmission ports for live HD broadcast and streaming applications and can be easily adapted with DJI’s Lightbridge or WiFi video transmission technology.

The controller mounts smartphones, tablets and DJI’s high-brightness CrystalSky monitors, and it also features a smaller, secondary screen to display critical telemetry data. DJI notes that it also features a battery life of up to four hours. Cendence, compatible with DJI’s Matrice 200 and Inspire 2 drones, will be available later this year at $999.

DJI Tracktenna improves signal reliability over long distances and resisting interference. Its built-in sensors and two-axis gimbal automatically point the antenna to the aircraft at all times – bolstering the connection even while the operator is in motion or on a vehicle, according to DJI.

When installed on the new Cendence controller in optimal conditions, DJI Tracktenna can boost signal transmission to over 6.2 miles. In addition, it supports transmission speeds of up to 10 Mbps within 1.24 miles for data-intensive applications. The Tracktenna supports both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency bands to give it greater signal stability. Pricing and availability for DJI Tracktenna will be announced at a later date, says DJI.

Next, the CrystalSky family of dedicated monitors offers a brighter and more reliable display screen than is available on smartphones and tablets, according to the company. The CrystalSky series features displays up to 2000 cd/m2, which is four times brighter than a typical smartphone or tablet.

CrystalSky monitors, available in 5.5-inch and 7.85-inch sizes, attach directly to the new Cendence controller and use a new dedicated mounting bracket to attach to other DJI controllers. They are designed to operate in temperature ranges from -4 to 104 degrees F and can operate for up to six hours (in ideal conditions) using a secondary external battery, says DJI.

CrystalSky runs optimized versions of the DJI GO, DJI GO 4 and DJI Pilot apps and includes two microSD card slots for rapid storage and playback of encoded 4K video. CrystalSky will be available soon in three configurations: a 5.5-inch, 1000 cd/m2 version for $469; a 7.85-inch, 1000 cd/m2 version for $699; and a 7.85-inch, 2000 cd/m2 version for $999.

The new DJI Circle delivers a customer support program offering broad coverage over a 12-month period for up to five DJI products, including the Inspire, M600, Mavic Pro and Phantom drone series, as well as the Ronin and Osmo series of handheld stabilizers.

According to the company, DJI Circle benefits include a battery rental service; a device repair and backup service; global emergency services; exclusive member benefits, such as access to DJI events; and airport lounge access. Starting at $4,699, DJI Circle will first be available starting in May by invitation only to customers in the U.S. and mainland China.

DJI’s Ronin 2 is a redesigned, three-axis, stabilized gimbal system that has more power and torque to carry larger cameras and offers more intelligent features.

An enlarged camera cage and 50-millimeter extendable arms support everything from DSLRs to full cinematic cameras and lenses, and powerful gimbal motors ensure sufficient torque to handle payloads up to 30 pounds. Aided by onboard GPS, the motors let Ronin 2 travel at speeds of up to 75 mph while delivering 0.02 degrees of sub-pixel-level precision, says DJI.

With a new design and detachable grip, Ronin 2 brings custom stabilization to a broad range of camera mounts. In addition, a new two-axis operation mode offers mounting for Steadicams. A redesigned dual band 2.4/5.8 GHz remote allows minimized interference for full control during remote and two-person operation at a range of nearly one mile.

Further, new axis-locking levers and fine-tuning knobs deliver faster and more precise balancing, while the Auto Tune Stability feature adjusts motor parameters. A new integrated touch screen with 1,000 nits of brightness lets professionals directly configure the gimbal settings for on-the-fly adjustments and for full control of mounted RED cameras.

The Ronin 2 also features a redesigned carbon fiber monocoque style frame; fold-away feet; and a splashproof, enclosed motor design with internally routed power, SDI and data cabling.

DJI adds that a completely updated DJI gimbal assistant mobile app includes studio-oriented functions to easily capture complicated camera moves that once required specialized expertise or additional equipment.

Intelligent features include a panorama mode that automatically controls Ronin 2 to create still image panoramas that account for the camera sensor type and lens focal length, as well as the user-defined overlap rate; a Timelapse mode to program multiple movements and camera actions at different points along a route and view progress in real time; and a CamAnchor mode to let operators quickly record a preferred gimbal orientation at particular locations and then revisit them with a simple touch as the camera moves from point to point.

Ronin 2 will be available in the second quarter of this year from dji.com, DJI flagship stores, DJI authorized retail stores and DJI resellers worldwide. Pricing will be announced prior to availability.

Lastly, DJI has announced the features and specifications for its first-person-view DJI Goggles, which use a beam splitter to display an image in front of each eye, as well as polarization to prevent any image overlap. This creates full HD 1920×1080 resolution per screen, providing more than twice the number of pixels of a typical 2K display. Wearing the DJI Goggles is like looking at a 216-inch home cinema screen placed about three meters away, explains DJI.

Through DJI’s OcuSync wireless transmission system, up to two pairs of DJI Goggles can be connected to a single Mavic Pro drone. The goggles integrate a touchpad to navigate the internal menu system for accessing intelligent flight features such as ActiveTrack, TapFly, Terrain Follow, Cinematic Mode, Fixed Wing Mode and Tripod Mode.

Additionally, Head Tracking allows operators using a Mavic Pro or Phantom 4 series aircraft to use head movements to control both aircraft yaw and camera tilt. Another option is using DJI Goggles to control the gimbal exclusively while the aircraft operator maintains control of the aircraft with the master controller.

DJI Goggles can sync with the Mavic Pro via DJI’s OcuSync transmission system, while the Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Advanced, Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 2 drones can connect via the controller’s USB port. An onboard micro SD card allows operators to download files from the aircraft to the goggles or review video files on the spot. Additionally, the HDMI input allows DJI Goggles to connect to a video device for watching films and playing video games.

On a full charge, DJI Goggles are fully operational for a maximum of six hours. Priced at $449, DJI Goggles will start shipping after May 20.

Also this week, DJI introduced a joint product with Hasselblad: a combination of the DJI M600 Pro drone, the Ronin-MX gimbal and the Hasselblad H6D-100c camera. In addition, DJI announced the first data solution from its strategic partnership with Seagate – the Seagate DJI Fly Drive for drone video and photo management.

 

[cirr]

DJI adds much of Iraq and Syria to its list of no-fly zones for its drones

Posted 21 hours ago by Catherine Shu (@catherineshu)

Drone maker DJI has updated their software to turn huge expanses of Syria and Iraq into no-fly zones. DJI usually prevents users from navigating their drones over sensitive areas like military bases and airports, but its new no-fly zones cover a much wider breadth and includes most of the northern half of both countries (including the city of Mosul), according to DJI’s map.

The updates were made to DJI’s Go app and first reported by The Register.





Terrorist groups have been using small commercial drones to drop explosives on targets in Iraq and, as one of the biggest drone companies in the world, DJI is often mentioned in articles about such attacks. For example, in October the New York Times suggested that DJI’s products may have been used by ISIS, writing that “the Islamic State is using simpler, commercially available drones such as the DJI Phantom, which can be purchased on Amazon.”

The Pentagon hasn’t named the drone brands used by ISIS and other groups, but in January, Colonel Brett Sylvia, commander of the Task Force Strike said during a Department of Defense briefing that ISIS has “the same ability that any 13-year-old kid in the States has. He can to get online and purchase some type of unmanned aerial vehicle and put it up.”

DJI, however, has claimed that its Phantom drones would have difficulty handling the weight of an explosive payload. The company has also said that preventing all Phantom flights in Iraq and Syria to deter ISIS would harm humanitarian aid missions.

It’s important to note that DJI can do dynamic geofencing—i.e. temporary no-fly zones—in response to events or safety concerns. Also, it’s possible for drone operators to bypass DJI’s geofencing.

In a statement sent to media outlets, DJI didn’t mention ISIS or confirm if it set its new geofencing restrictions because of terrorist attacks:

“DJI makes products purely for peaceful purposes, which is how the overwhelming majority of pilots use them, and we deplore any use of our drones to bring harm to anyone. Our geofencing system is designed to advise pilots of airspace restrictions, and was never intended to enforce laws or thwart people who want to misuse our products. Certain areas vital for aviation safety or national security are marked as restricted in our geofencing system, and we are constantly adjusting those areas to account for temporary conditions that create special restrictions, such as wildfires and major public events.”

https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/26/d...a-to-its-list-of-no-fly-zones-for-its-drones/

 

[AndrewJin]

I thought only indian military had used DJI commercial drones for military purpose....

 

[AndrewJin]

This is DJI's smallest drone so far, only $499.
It will be a killer in the $0-999 range with DJI MavicPro at $999.
Now, DJI has finally finished its product coverage from $499 to $10000+
请不要合并到僵尸贴。。。

DJI - Introducing Spark

Meet Spark, DJI’s first ever mini drone. Signature technologies, new gesture control, and unbelievable portability make your aerials more fun and intuitive than ever before. With five different colors, there’s a Spark for everyone.

 

[TaiShang]

DJI takes to skies again, with launch of new Spark drone
By DONG LESHUO in Washington | China Daily | Updated: 2017-05-26

Michael Perry, director of strategic partnerships of DJI, demonstrates the palm-sized drone Spark during an event in New York. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY

Shenzhen-based group SZ DJI Technology Co, the world's biggest consumer drone maker, launched its new product, Spark, in New York on Wednesday, with key innovations it hopes will see the device take off in the burgeoning market.

DJI said Spark is an easy-to-use camera drone that can lift off from the palm of a hand.

It is also the first drone that users can control with hand gestures alone, removing the barriers between the user and the camera in the sky.

Michael Perry, director of strategic partnerships at DJI, introduced Spark to around 200 people at a launch event at Grand Central Station.

"Controlling a camera drone with hand movements alone is a major step toward making aerial technology an intuitive part of everyone's daily life, from work and adventure to moments with friends and family," said Paul Pan, senior product manager at DJI.

"Spark's revolutionary new interface lets you effortlessly extend your point of view to the air, making it easier than ever to capture and share the world from new perspectives," Pan added.

Aside from being user-friendly, DJI's drones are also known for being small and lightweight.

Wired magazine wrote on Wednesday: "Isn't DJI's new drone just the cutest little thing? A one-pound drone just seven or eight inches across is something you can toss into your backpack without a second thought."

"By far the coolest Spark feature is its gesture-controlled flight mode, allowing you to send the drone overhead to take an aerial photo of you and your buds with just simple hand movements."

DJI claims to account for 70 percent of the global consumer drone market.

According to The Economist, the company is at the forefront of the civilian-drone industry. "A Chinese firm has taken the lead in a promising market," it wrote in 2015, comparing DJI to what Boeing Co did with commercial airliners in the 1930s.

"DJI is today leading the charge in transforming civilian-drone manufacturing from something for hobbyists into a proper business," the magazine wrote.

The founder of DJI, Wang Tao created the world's leading drone company from his hobby, launching DJI from his dorm at Hong Kong University of Science & Technology in 2006 when he was 26.

Aside from its success in the global consumer drone market, DJI is also devoting attention to industry-level drones, according to an earlier report in China Daily.

In November 2016, DJI launched an upgraded agricultural drone, the MG-1S, which is equipped with an advanced flight control system, radar and sensors.

Last month, DJI and Qianxun Spatial Intelligence Inc, a company that uses China's homegrown Beidou navigation satellite system for location and data analysis, announced a strategic partnership to promote the application of the navigation system in the drone industry.

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DJI is coming to kill the remaining competition.

 

[AndrewJin]

DJI - Spark - Capture Every Moment
Capture those special moments in your life with the most advanced technology around. Sensors for gesture control, a large 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor capable of 12-megapixel photos + full 1080p HD video, and state-of-the art flight stabilization components are all engineered together to make DJI Spark the ultimate in palm-sized tech.

DJI - Spark - Possibilities
DJI Spark redefines the possibilities of portable flight, opening up the creative potential of drones. Whether you’re filming a cheer routine, posing for a rock climbing selfie, or taking a simple group photo, Spark is there to seize the moment.