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Media Update 18 November 2019
DJI Pioneers Fight Against Malaria in Africa
DJI has joined a team of entomologists in Zanzibar to fight against malaria. Using a modified DJI MG1-S Agras mosquito-infested rice fields were sprayed with a unique non-toxic and biodegradable silicone-based liquid (Aquatain AMF). The liquid was spread across stagnant water to create a very thin film that prevents pupae and larvae from breathing at the surface, causing them to drown and die.
By flying drones that spray biological insecticides in rice fields, the team of experts aim to demonstrate that the mosquito population can be significantly reduced. They will sample the larvae and emerging mosquito population before, during and after spraying to determine the possible impact
To learn more about how DJI is contributing to the fight against malaria, you can read the full press release here.
Videographers from Over 70 Countries Participate in the 2019 SkyPixel Short Film Contest
SkyPixel, one of the world’s most popular aerial photography community, announced the winners of its 2019 SkyPixel Short Film Contest. Co-organized with DJI, this year’s contest attracted over 2,800 submissions from videographers and content creators from more than 70 countries.
The contest, which ran from 15th August to 14th October, was divided into three categories: “Make Your Move”, “Big Moments Start Small” and “Adventure Starts with You”. There are 72 winners in total: 3 grand prize winners (one for each category), 30 recommended films, 10 best stories, 10 best editing, 10 nominated entries, and 9 people’s choice prizes. The winners are from 11 countries around the world, and the grand prize winners are from Japan, USA and Lithuania.
The participants could shoot with DJI Osmo series, Ronin series, or other devices, and each video had to be under three minutes in length.
Take a look at the full list of winners and find out more here.
DJI Makes This Christmas Easier with Winter Holiday Sale
If you’re still wondering what to buy for your nearest and dearest this Christmas, DJI’s here to give you a helping hand. Many of our most popular products from the Mavic and the Osmo series, will have special winter holiday prices.
Starting from 22nd November 2019 until 29th December 2019, everyone will be able to take advantage of discounts up to 29% from the DJI Online Store and retail stores.
Keep your eyes peeled on our Winter Holiday Sale page here for more information.
Winner of the Peugeot Drone Film Festival Announced
The Peugeot Drone Film Festival has announced the winner of its 2019 competition. During the finals at the luxury hotel Jumeirah in Frankfurt, the jury chose the film “Calçada Portuguesa“, by Bernardo Bacalhau, to claim the grand prize. The young Portuguese filmmaker beat more than 800 competitors and received a reward consisting of high quality DJI equipment worth 2,500 Euros, two PEUGEOT Traveler MPVs for six weeks and 5,000 Euros of travel funds. DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, and the luxury hotel Jumeirah Frankfurt were co-sponsors of the festival.
You can find further information about the festival in the press release here.
