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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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/