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Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says
Smart Cities

Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says

As drones multiply in New Zealand, operators are increasingly seeking cover to protect against crashes, liability and legal action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017

Global Stories

Aerial photography stories

Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race
Clean technologies

Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: HoverAir X1 drone
Drones

Hands-on Review: HoverAir X1 drone

The HoverAir X1 drone boasts impressive autonomous flying features and delivers smooth 2.7K video quality, perfect for novices.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Over US$90,000 of prizes up for grabs in DJI x SkyPixel 2017 Photo Contest
Drones

Over US$90,000 of prizes up for grabs in DJI x SkyPixel 2017 Photo Contest

New contest category calls for more creative storytelling possibilities from the growing 6 million SkyPixel members worldwide.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Nearmap converting decades of imagery into AI-powered insights
Disaster Recovery

Nearmap converting decades of imagery into AI-powered insights

Nearmap's archive now helps insurers, planners and scientists assess property risk and environmental change across Australia.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026