Drone News: DJI Mini 3 and Mavic 3s Leaks, AUVSI Xponential, Ingenuity Wins Collier Trophy

Published: April 8, 2022, 1 p.m.

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This week in drone news: Two DJI leaks point to a new Mavic 3S and a new Mini 3 and/or Mini 3 pro, AUVSI Xponential is just around the corner, and the Ingenuity helicopter has won the Collier Trophy.

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Mini 3 pro? 

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3 axis gimbal

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Possible 180-degree view

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Obstacle avoidance

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Maximum aperture f/1.7

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249g

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https://dronexl.co/2022/04/02/dji-mini-3-pro-video-photos-release-imminent/

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Rumors of a new Mavic 3s 

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New telephoto sensor - 1\\u201d

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Main camera unchanged

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Larger battery - 15% increase in battery life

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Fixed satellite lock time

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Fall 2022 or Q1 2023

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https://dronexl.co/2022/03/25/dji-mavic-3s-fall-release/

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AUVSI Xponential is just a few weeks away!

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Greg and Jason will be attending

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Use promo code PILOTINST20OFF for 20% off tickets

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Our partners at @AUVSI are known for convening the best & brightest minds in uncrewed systems and autonomous tech. This April, they\\u2019re hosting their flagship event, XPONENTIAL, in Orlando. Don\\u2019t miss your chance to shape the future of autonomy! Learn more: xponential.org

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The Ingenuity helicopter has been awarded the Collier Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association.

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To date the Ingenuity has logged a total of 43 minutes of flight time over 24 flights.

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Ingenuity is the first powered and controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. 

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https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/mars-helicopter-wins-collier-trophy/

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