Friend or Foe is an open-source Android app that identifies aircraft and drones in real time using augmented reality. It combines ADS-B data, FAA Remote ID, WiFi analysis, and visual detection to overlay labels on the camera view, providing information about flying objects overhead. The project was built using AI tools like Claude, Grok, Codex, and Gemini, showcasing the potential of AI-assisted development. It offers features like AR viewfinders, multi-source detection, smart classification, and a drone reference guide, all functioning without requiring accounts or API keys.
John McNelly developed ADSBee, an open source ADS-B receiver based around an RP2040, to decode aircraft monitoring signals. It supports both 1090 MHz ADS-B and 978 MHz UAT protocols and is available in various form factors.
DJI has updated its Neo drone to include vertical video and faster tracking speeds, now capable of keeping up with cyclists.
The $199 Neo drone now includes two highly requested features: vertical video and improved tracking speed. The vertical video mode is optimized for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, but is limited to 1080p resolution. The drone's tracking speed has been significantly increased, allowing it to keep up with cyclists at speeds up to 20 miles per hour (32 kph). Users need to update both their DJI Fly app and the drone's firmware to access these new features.
The $199 Neo drone now includes two highly requested features: vertical video and improved tracking speed. The vertical video mode is optimized for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, but is limited to 1080p resolution. The drone's tracking speed has been significantly increased, allowing it to keep up with cyclists at speeds up to 20 miles per hour (32 kph). Users need to update both their DJI Fly app and the drone's firmware to access these new features.
