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Social Media Fame: When Your Drone Photos Get Three Likes (Two Are Your Mom)
Hello, fellow aerial adventurers! How are you today? Getting ready for that inevitable flood of likes on your latest drone masterpiece? Or perhaps you’re still waiting for that flood from last week’s post… and the week before that. How important…

FAA Approves Amazon Drone Delivery for Lithium-Ion Battery Products
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Amazon‘s Prime Air program approval to deliver products containing lithium-ion batteries, such as iPhones and AirPods, marking a significant step for the company’s drone delivery ambitions. The Verge reported that this clearance allows Amazon…

Birmingham Invests $1.5 Million in Drones to Boost Public Safety and Fight Crime
The Birmingham City Council approved a $1.5 million investment in advanced Drone Technology for the Birmingham Police Department. This initiative aims to enhance public safety and reduce crime by positioning Birmingham among the leading cities adopting unmanned aerial systems (UAS)…

DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Unavailable to Drone Pilots in the US
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is here. It’s sleek, it’s powerful, and it’s arguably the most advanced consumer drone DJI has ever released. But if you’re in the United States, you’ve probably already realized something: you can’t buy it. After…

When Your DJI Drone Battery Dies at the Most Inopportune Moment
Hello fellow DJI pilots! Welcome to Droners Anonymous. I am Rafa and I am a Droner. “Hello Rafa” Today we’re going to talk about that famous combination of Lithium, Carbon, Oxygen, Phosphorus, Fluoride, Cobalt, Nickel, Aluminum, and Manganese. And no,…

DJI Air 3S Fly More Combo Lite with DJI RC 2 Hits Summer Discount
Drone enthusiasts and travel photographers, here’s your chance to elevate your aerial game with the DJI Air 3S Fly More Combo Lite, a powerful compact drone featuring a dual-camera system, now available at a special summer discount. Priced at just…

Ego vs. Altitude: Learning to Fly Low When Necessary
Hello fellow drone pilots! I really hope that you’re well today, have had a good night’s sleep, and even better flights. In today’s TED Talk, Rafael Suarez will teach us how to navigate day-to-day life with a Burj Khalifa-sized ego…

DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs The Gauntlet: Hardest ActiveTrack Testing!
Oh no, that’s not a good place to be, my friend. So, this is the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, and this is the Gauntlet. The Gauntlet has four stages. First, the tree tunnel tests its ability to stay in the…

Drone Pilots Anonymous: A Support Group for Gear Addicts Over 40
Welcome to the DPA Club Hello fellow pilots! Did you drink water today? Did you let your drone batteries cool down before charging? Did you feed the dog? Buy some bread and milk? Did you make your bed? If you…

Shooting for Free “Just for Exposure” and Other Financial Fairy Tales
Hello fellow pilots! I wish you very good flights on this day. Today we’re going to talk about a subject that I know very, very well. And it’s kind of a tragicomedy. Why? Because at the very beginning you see…

NASA Awards Grants for Drone Innovations in Hurricane Relief and Air Traffic Cybersecurity
NASA has selected two university teams to develop drone technologies tackling real-world aviation challenges, focusing on hurricane relief and securing air traffic systems against cyber threats. Funded through NASA‘s University Student Research Challenge (USRC), each team receives up to $80,000…

Fisherman’s Drone Rescue: Girl Seconds from Drowning Saved
A shark fisherman uses a drone to save a girl from drowning in Pensacola beach, by flying a flotation device out to her, reports The Guardian. On May 15, Florida man Andrew Smith made the last minute decision to try…
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