Weekly Drone Safe News (2nd - 6th September)

The DJI Neo Is Here!

This week saw the launch of the new DJI Neo!

The Neo is DJI's lightest and most portable drone at just 135g. Launch and land it straight from your palm, no remote needed, and capture stunning cinematic footage effortlessly. 

Secure yours via the Drone Safe Store here.

Boston Drone Flyer Sentenced After Forcing Raf and Air Ambulance Flights to Divert

A man has been sentenced after his drone caused several important aircraft to divert and avoid the area. Thomas Ling, 34, of Main Road, Brothertoft, has been fined and his drone equipment will be destroyed after pleading guilty to four offences at Boston Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, August 28.

Read the full story via Lincolnshire Live, here.

Search for Couple in Photo After Drone Found in Sea

Divers hope to find the owners of a drone and its memory card of photos and videos that were found underwater at the bottom of cliffs.

Members of the Caithness Diving Club made the discovery last weekend at Geo of Sclaites at Duncansby Head.

Read the full story via BBC News, here.

Drones revolutionise Jinshanling Great Wall restoration in Chengde, China

Recently, Luanping County, Chengde City, north China‘s Hebei Province, has used drones to transport construction materials for the first time during the protection and restoration of the Jinshanling Great Wall, which has improved construction efficiency and reduced the ecological impact on the surrounding environment.

Read the full story via Travel Daily News, here.

Green Day Pulled Offstage in Detroit Due to Unauthorised Drone

Green Day experienced an unexpected pause at their Saviors Tour concert Wednesday night at Comerica Park in Detroit. Reliable sources on site confirmed to Billboard that an unauthorised drone had been spotted hovering within sight of the stage before their sudden exit.

Read the full story via Billboard, here.