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Mini 2 first impressions flying the 249-grams DJI drone – Here are my Mini 2 first impressions. We finally had some nice weather (no wind or rain) in New York yesterday and today, so I was able to fly DJI’s latest drone and share my first impressions on the Mini 2 with you.

Mini 2 officially released by world’s largest drone maker DJI – Well, there’s not much to surprise us with anymore but here we go. Tonight at 8 pm ET, the DJI Mini 2 is officially released by the world’s largest drone maker, DJI. Here are all the specs and things you’re going to love about this little powerhouse!

Mini 2 launch: Watch the latest DJI drone right here on DroneXL – Tonight at 8 pm ET, the DJI Mini 2 will be introduced and you can watch it right here on DroneXL. After a great number of leaks and people actually buying the Mini 2 pre-release at Best Buy, we are just as excited as you to learn more about this mini drone.

FAA loophole allows federal drones to avoid Remote ID compliance – A loophole in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed rules will allow federal unmanned aircraft to avoid compliance with Remote ID for Drones.

Pentagon to start program solely aimed at defeating drones – In the near future, the Pentagon plans to open a new program specifically to teach troops to spot and destroy small enemy drones. The military is pursuing a uniform solution to defeating drones, which officials have described as an increasing threat to the battleground.

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