The Buzz Podcast

This week on the Buzz Podcast Seth and Yifei discuss the Air 3 and our experience flying it for the last few weeks. Will the drone be a hit? Or will it not be enough to justify the upgrade from the Mini 3 and too little compared to the Mavic 3? Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz! The Buzz Podcast, hosted by DroneDJ, is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news on the drone industry. From DJI, Autel, and Skydio to public safety and delivery drones. Stories discuss in this episode: DJI unveils its long awaited, prodigiously rumored new Air 3 drone What comes with DJI’s Air 3 Fly More Combo? All about RC 2, DJI’s new drone remote controller with screen Air 3 vs. Mavic 3 Pro vs. Mini 3 Pro: DJI drones compared DJI Air 3 review: A true mass-market ‘flagship’ drone Hosts: Seth Kurkowski Yifei Zhao Catch up on The Buzz episodes! Checkout 9to5's other weekly podcasts: 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Podcast Wheel-E Alphabet Scoop Space Explored Podcast https://www.youtube.com/live/KbpfhntbcbM?feature=share

This week on the Weekly Buzz discussion, we delve into the recent surge of unexpected leaks. We finally have some details about the Air 3, and there's even a peculiar rumor circulating about a Mini 4. Let's begin by addressing the abundance of leaks that have emerged. The Air 3, initially believed to be in development without much certainty about its release, has suddenly become imminent, and we can hardly contain our excitement. If you take a look at our Air 3 guide, located at the top and/or bottom of our articles, you'll notice that the majority of the posts are quite recent. From the beginning, what will the Air 3 have? Most of these leaks originate from Igor Bogdanov, with the most recent and significant leak coming from the WinFuture website. Initially, Bogdanov mentioned that the Air 3 might arrive as early as late June or early July. However, since we haven't received any news about a DJI event, it's highly unlikely that it will happen during this timeframe. As of then, the only Air 3 details we've heard involve the inclusion of a dual camera. However, that single rumor wasn't enough to establish it as truth. Nevertheless, as more leaked photos surfaced, it became increasingly evident that there was something distinct about the camera gimbal, despite the low resolution of the images. Pricing was also leaked early on, but it originated from Europe, making it challenging to determine the expected price in the US. However, it appears that it will likely fall just below that of the Mavic 3 Classic. This is also where we found out about the DJI RC 2 and RC-N2. A shocking upgrade to controllers that either just came out or didn't seem like they needed any changes, however, we won't say no to them. Last week, the biggest leak of all came from WinFuture, which obtained product photos of the Air 3. This leak confirmed that the Air 3 will indeed feature dual cameras, although we couldn't verify any specifications other than the apertures: F1.7 for the bottom camera and F2.8 for the top camera. So who is the Air 3 for? Yifei and I agree that the Air 3 won't be suitable for beginners just starting to fly drones. However, it would be an excellent option for beginners looking to venture into professional drone work. While the Mini 3 Pro is capable of capturing impressive shots and can be used in certain professional scenarios, it isn't particularly well-suited for full-time drone photography and videography. The Mavic 3 Pro, on the other hand, serves as the flagship drone for such work. However, its starting price of $2,199 can be daunting for beginners, which is why the Air lineup exists. Mini 4 Pro? What? Regarding the Mini 4 rumor, I'm at a loss for words. We weren't expecting something like this to surface anytime soon. DJI typically waits at least a year and a half before releasing an "s" variant of a drone and two to three years before advancing to the next generation. Both Yifei and I suspect that this won't be a "Mini 4" but rather a "Mini 3S," as the design appears to be identical to the Mini 3 Pro. Apart from that, there isn't much else to discuss regarding this leak. Naturally, we'll have to wait and see if further leaks shed more light on the nature of this drone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9nE7TMY5FY

I'm trying something new. Each week I'm going to recap my favorite stories from the past week as well as our discussion during the weekly live stream. I'll fill in some of my opinions on the topics, throw an interview in here or there, and see where it goes from here. Hope you enjoy it. New York City opening up to drone use Since the product came on the scene, New York City has had a de facto ban on drones. The city law bans take-offs of aircraft that don't use approved locations by the Department of Transportation or the Port Authority. That definition pretty much means only heliports or airports, which are impractical for any film crew or recreational pilot to use. However, thanks to several factors, including a lawsuit by a film production company and the need to use drones for building facade surveys, New York is "opening up" the ability for drone operators to receive flight permits. However, the permits won't be the easiest to get. No casual pilots will be getting the NYPD's stamp of approval. Here's what you'll need in the application: Name and contact information Description of purpose for the flight Take-off date, time, and location Flight plan details Details of the drone you will be flying FAA authorizations (licenses, waivers, registration, etc.) Insurance policy Data privacy and cybersecurity policies Anything else the NYPD wants Oh yeah, and this must be submitted 30 days before the "take-off." A hearing for the change in city law is scheduled for July 7. I guess we'll know more then. But is New York in the right for these sort of restrictions? Well, yes and no in my opinoin. Are these laws constitutional? No idea. New York's law is very well worded. It does not ban the flight of aircraft in its city. It just prohibits you from taking off or landing them. The law would have to be directly challenged in court with a final ruling for the precedent to be set on how other cities can regulate drones. Also, like do I need to get approval for every take-off or just once for the whole project? Cause if I'm filming a multi-day event, that's a lot of battery changes and is so unpredictable when you'll have to land and take-off again. How much regulation is too much? Here is where my mind is split on drone regulation. Can you blame NYC for wanting to keep drone flights to as few as possible? You can argue your right to fly or right to capture events with your cameras, but you have to look at it from both sides. There are some idiot drone pilots out there. In a city of almost 9 million, maybe having strict drone laws is a good thing? Now who that comes from, I think, is easy to answer, the FAA. Constitutionally the FAA has the authority to regulate airspace, no one else. I've said this often on our YouTube streams, and I'll say it again. In the right hands, drones can create beautiful things or save lives. But drones in the wrong hands can be very, very dangerous. For us normie pilots out here that just want more places to fly, trust me, I'm with you, my city also has a similar ban to New York's, and the best bet is to continue to be good pilots. We should continue to follow the laws, be active in our community, and hopefully be good stewards that open local officials up to friendlier regulations. Or we all run for office, take over the FAA from the inside, and create a new drone world order. I'm joking, I'm joking... ish. Will Chinese bans force US innovation? Let's talk about the hottest form of regulation going on in the US at the moment. There are several of these flying around, with plenty already in effect. Florida banned Chinese-made drones for its agencies earlier this year, and of course, there's the DoD's Blue UAS list. There are more coming. The Senate is working on a bill that will ban the FAA from using federal funds to purchase drones from a list of countries, including China. Then, of course, there is the sentiment around anything Chinese being bad and must be banned, like TikTok. If we want to see the future of bans on Chinese drones, we will have to see if TikTok's regulatory issues succeed. Both have very similar qualities to them. Both arguments lack concrete evidence and rely on the Chinese fear of the people and "national security concerns." Finally, they are both set up for some sort of legal challenge. TikTok's bans are way more mainstream, and I suspect those will be challenged long before any Chinese drone law is. We'll have to wait and see what would come of any potential TikTok ban challenge, but if the ban sticks, then I can see the drone bans continuing. If TikTok's ban can be challenged and overturned, then I don't see why these Chinese bans couldn't be challenged either. But this could take a while, maybe years, and business has to continue. Many agencies forced to move to US-made drones have complained of limitations compared to those from China, like DJI. Can the US market take advantage of the bans? It's time for the US drone sector to step up. The federal and some state governments have literally handed them dominance in the US market on a silver platter. Sadly, when governments spoon-feed success to companies, it usually doesn't go over well. Is there another option? Well, I have a hunch that instead of US companies stepping up and becoming powerhouses, the existing leaders might make the hop over the pond and set up shop here. DJI is out of the question. Like Bytedance (TikTok's parent company), DJI's roots are in China and have too many ties there. Autel, on the other hand, could. Autel already has a US foothold through its automotive wing and wants to compete with DJI in the enterprise market. What better way to get ahead of DJI than doing what they cannot and embracing the US market and move? Now I make it sound effortless, but I remember asking Autel CEO Maxwell Lee about it at CES this year, and he didn't shoot it down right away. It didn't sound like it was something he wanted to do, but he acknowledged it was possible. Anyways, the regulation space is not a fast-paced one, so I'm sure we will have a chance to retouch this topic again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib-rzXeVDFY

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or wherever you listen! Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz! New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories discussed in this episode: DJI says it fixed drone firmware security flaws before publication of research revealing them EU seeks sector input to create unified counter-drone capacities DJI halts production of its AeroScope drone detection product DJI Inspire 3 drone design leaks in patent images, spy shots Drone used to find lost dogs spurs a charity with 1,400 rescues to its growing tally Follow Seth: Post: @SethKurk Instagram: @SethKurk Follow Yifei: Instagram: @yifeizhao_ca Catch up on The Buzz episodes! Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hmn5c9bC1Y&t=1s

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or wherever you listen! Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz! New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories discussed in this episode: Aloft adds nighttime FAA LAANC requests for leisure drone pilots DJI Inspire 3 drone design leaks in patent images, spy shots UK UAV group urges rapid expansion of BVLOS drone activities Green UAS: New program to vet commercial drones for security Follow Seth: Post: @SethKurk Instagram: @SethKurk Catch up on The Buzz episodes! Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or wherever you listen! Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz! New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories discussed in this episode: Wildwood, NJ, votes whether to regulate drone use during May-October tourist season South Korea to use robot and drone delivery in smart logistics networks for major cities Air taxi developer Volocopter starts eVTOL air taxi certification process in Japan Delair’s UX11 drone gets EU’s first C6 stamp, eliminating BVLOS approval requirements Follow Seth: Post: @SethKurk Instagram: @SethKurk Catch up on The Buzz episodes! Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or whereever you listen! Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz! New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories discussed in this episode: NYPA, Skydio receive FAA waiver for BVLOS drone inspections Freefly Astro drone pilots could face crash risk without this update Ameriflight taps Sabrewing heavy-lift drones to expand and diversify its cargo services Dronamics’ middle-mile drone delivery plan raises $40 million in pre-Series A funding Follow Seth: Post: @SethKurk Instagram: @SethKurk Catch up on The Buzz episodes! Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from DroneDJ. The Buzz is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Podcast, or whereever you listen! Enjoy the podcast? Shop DJI, Autel, or other drones at Amazon to support The Buzz! New episodes of The Buzz are recorded two to three times a week with monthly recaps the last Friday of every month. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories discussed in this episode: DJI releases new Mini 2 SE drone: price, features, shipping HevenDrones unveils its first of three hydrogen-powered drones planned for 2023 Dubai sets 2026 goal for eVTOL air taxi launch, and praises Joby and Skyports Infrastructure AAM company Joby completes second phase of FAA air taxi certification Follow Seth: Post: @SethKurk Instagram: @SethKurk Catch up on The Buzz episodes! Don’t miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily

This week Yifei and Seth round up what was shown at DJI's first post-covid in-person AirWorks conference, like the Dock demos and more. Seth also shows off his new toy. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More Student fined $3,500 for taking drone photos of girlfriend on campusLeak unveils new Air 2S drone combo with DJI RCDJI RC to add support for Air 2S drone this monthOver 80,000 DJI drone IDs exposed in data leak: ReportOhio sheriff’s force to swap its helicopters for enlarged drone fleet Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show. https://youtu.be/VOkmqElKO10

This week Yifei and Seth round up what was shown at DJI's first post-covid in-person AirWorks conference, like the Dock demos and more. Seth also shows off his new toy. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More DJI AirWorks kicks off with Dock demo showing promise in the product’s design Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show. https://youtu.be/Dus6RKEYOVU

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More DJI Goggles 2 first images surface, and some hope Avata is moving closer to releaseUS Mail to deliver to smart drone mailbox in IndianaFAA's Remote ID rule for drones is constitutional, DC court rulesDroneSense enables live video streaming and support for DJI M30, M30T drones Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show. https://youtu.be/HKG7f6S7ko4

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More Microsoft launches drone simulation software Project AirSimDroneDeploy flight automation app now supports DJI Air 2S droneUK government approves 165-mile drone superhighway project Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More Tando indoor drone gets $15M capital boost to go globalDrone piloted from Florida inspects industrial plant in Italy [Video]EHang finds new partner to promote aerial vehicles in SpainDJI Fly app update brings new features for Mini 3 Pro usersDJI SmartFarm mobile app for Agras agricultural drones sees global rolloutDJI discounts cert. refurb drones via official eBay: Mavic Air 2 $679, Air 2S $1,099, more from $379 Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show. https://youtu.be/OsFw62mvziA

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More You can now use the Parrot ANAFI USA as a tethered droneDJI Inspire 3 looks ready for takeoff in leaked photo Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show. https://youtu.be/DIUrIAG8_z0

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More AutoFlight releases test flight video of updated Prosperity I eVTOL air taxiLeak shows DJI FPV Goggles for rumored Avata CineWhoop droneDJI rolls out Mavic 3 firmware update to fix IMU calibration issueAsylan receives BVLOS waivers for security drone-in-a-box systemAmazon to begin free drone delivery service in CaliforniaDJI releases RS 3, RS 3 Pro gimbals with automatic unlock, LiDAR focusing Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show. https://youtu.be/GxgcMeI6_Ys

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More DJI releases new firmware update for Mavic 3 drone, and it’s a big oneWhen every gram matters: How DJI made the Mini 3 ProDJI Mavic 3 GPS issue seems to be fixed in new 0700 firmware updateIreland prosecutes, convicts its first rule-breaking drone pilot Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show. https://youtu.be/0jEb3Dvo-Pw

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More DJI RS3 leaked photo shows gimbal could be ready sooner than expectedDJI Avata leaked photos provide first look at indoor FPV droneAfter rats, Galápagos Islands drones combat invasive plants Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show. https://youtu.be/YwbUUzSa4us

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More Flytrex adds Jersey Mike’s subs to its NC drone delivery listUK’s Royal Mail to deliver post by drone on 50 new routesWingcoper 198 delivery drone passes FAA Special Class Airworthiness milestoneAccompanying the Mini 3 Pro: DJI’s slick, built-in screen RCDJI Mini 3 Pro drone officially announced: Top 10 things to knowAVSS offers urgent flight termination protection for DJI Mavic 3s Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show. https://youtu.be/v2anGjeItrw

Join Yifei, Seth K, and Seth W to discuss DJI's newest drone the Mini 3 Pro without first thoughts about flying it. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Seth Weintraub on Twitter Read More DJI Mini 3 Pro review: the perfect drone for social media influencers and start-up cinematographersDJI Mini 3 Pro drone officially announced: Top 10 things to knowAccompanying the Mini 3 Pro: DJI’s slick, built-in screen RCDJI Mini 3 Pro unboxing: What do you get inside the box and the Fly More Kit?DJI Mini 3 Pro review: 249g pocket drone plays with the big boys - 9to5Mac Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream https://youtu.be/pOMaQvEm9O8 Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More Snap announces ‘pocket-sized’ drone called Pixy – available for purchase todayWild heavy-lift cargo UAV debuts @AUVSI, uses gyrocopter principle for liftHawai’i nears legal prohibition of drones for fishingUnited, Archer create committee on eVTOL maintenance Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream https://youtu.be/FI8sERRSx1o Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.