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DJI Unveils New Agriculture Drones and Filmmaker Releases Arctic Journey
In the realm of technology, DJI continues to make waves with its latest announcements. The Chinese tech giant has launched three new agriculture drones, the Agras T100, T70P, and T25P, and filmmaker Denis Barbas has released a cinematic journey to the Arctic earlier this year, using the DJI Inspire 3.
DJI's Precision Agriculture Lineup
The new drones aim to boost operational efficiency for precision agriculture. The DJI Agras T100 can carry a maximum payload of 70 L for spraying, 100 L for spreading, or 65 kg for lifting. It is equipped with LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, and a Penta-Vision system for comprehensive obstacle detection. The T70P, while specifications are not detailed, is part of the safety-enhanced models. The T25P offers a compact and foldable design, an upgraded 25 kg high-precision screw feeder spreading system 4.0, and incorporates Safety System 3.0 with millimeter-wave radar and a Tri-Vision system.
Availability and Military Applications
The DJI Agras T100, T70P, and T25P are initially available for sale in Southeast Asia and Latin America. For the U.S., availability and pricing details are not yet clear. In military news, the Pentagon aims to field thousands of low-cost drones fast and integrate them into every aspect of military training by 2027. Frontline commanders have been given new authority to buy, test, and deploy drones on their own, including 3D-printed and off-the-shelf models, without waiting for higher-level approvals.
DJI's Drones in the Arctic and Secret Service's New Approach
Meanwhile, Denis Barbas has showcased the DJI Inspire 3's ability to capture ultra-smooth drone shots of dramatic, icy landscapes in his cinematic journey to the Arctic. The footage, captured entirely in 8K RAW, demonstrates the Inspire 3's dynamic range and ability to capture fine details, even in low winter light. On a different note, the Secret Service has rolled out a fleet of military-grade drones and established mobile command posts nationwide in response to last year's assassination attempt on the former President Trump. The new approach to aerial security is the biggest technology shift in the Secret Service's history, with the agency's new drones designed for real-time surveillance and threat detection, giving agents the ability to not just detect but also to take down unauthorized drones by jamming them midair.
Expansion and Criticism
DJI's new drones expand its flagship Agras series, bringing the total count to 13. However, the Secret Service's failure to prevent an assassination attempt on the former President Trump through drone reconnaissance has been widely criticized. In a bid to outpace adversaries like Russia and China, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a sweeping directive to jump-start U.S. drone dominance, treating small drones as consumables, not traditional military assets.
- The new DJI agriculture drones, including the T100, T70P, and T25P, aim to enhance operational efficiency for precision agriculture.
- The DJI Inspire 3, a drone technology, was used by filmmaker Denis Barbas to capture ultra-smooth footage of the Arctic.
- In military news, the Pentagon plans to integrate thousands of low-cost drones into every aspect of military training by 2027.
- The Secret Service has recently established mobile command posts nationwide and rolled out a fleet of military-grade drones for aerial security, a significant shift in its history, due to the need for real-time surveillance and threat detection.
