Drone News: DJI Mini 3 and Mavic 3s Leaks, AUVSI Xponential, Ingenuity Wins Collier Trophy
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.
Mini 3 pro?
3 axis gimbal
Possible 180-degree view
Obstacle avoidance
Maximum aperture f/1.7
249g
https://dronexl.co/2022/04/02/dji-mini-3-pro-video-photos-release-imminent/
Rumors of a new Mavic 3s
New telephoto sensor - 1”
Main camera unchanged
Larger battery - 15% increase in battery life
Fixed satellite lock time
Fall 2022 or Q1 2023
https://dronexl.co/2022/03/25/dji-mavic-3s-fall-release/
AUVSI Xponential is just a few weeks away!
Greg and Jason will be attending
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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’re hosting their flagship event, XPONENTIAL, in Orlando. Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of autonomy! Learn more: xponential.org
The Ingenuity helicopter has been awarded the Collier Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association.
To date the Ingenuity has logged a total of 43 minutes of flight time over 24 flights.
Ingenuity is the first powered and controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet.
https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/mars-helicopter-wins-collier-trophy/