DRONE NEWS & DJI RUMORS
Creator Tests DJI Mic 3’s New Features and Finds One Critical Flaw
Think Media has published an in-depth hands-on review of DJI’s new Mic 3 wireless microphone system, praising its compact design and professional features while uncovering a surprising design flaw with the magnetic mount—and offering a simple free fix. In this…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Focus Track User Guide (POI, Spotlight and ActiveTrack)
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. I’ve been working on a series of videos for those brand new to the Mini 5 Pro to help familiarize them with some of the drone’s features and capabilities. The other day,…
FCC To Vote on New Rules, DJI Appeals Court Ruling, OPD Rescues Kayakers with Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, and we have three stories for you this week. The FCC is set to vote on new rules that could impact covered list entities. DJI is appealing a Chinese military company court ruling.…
Iran Summons Polish Envoy Over London Display Of Captured Russian Shahed Drone
Iran summoned Poland’s ambassador in Tehran on Thursday to formally protest Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski’s participation in a UK Parliament display of a captured Shahed-136 drone allegedly used by Russia in Ukraine, according to Press TV. The diplomatic summons…
Westwood Police Thermal Drone Locates Missing Person in Wooded Search and Rescue
A DJI Matrice 4T thermal-imaging drone helped the Westwood Police Department quickly locate a missing and endangered person in a densely wooded area on the evening of October 15, 2025. The successful rescue demonstrates why thermal cameras have become essential…
Skyways Autonomous Drone Cuts Offshore Wind Supply Time from 2 Hours to 26 Minutes
Skyways has successfully completed the world’s first repeated autonomous cargo drone deliveries directly to offshore wind turbines, proving that long-range unmanned aircraft can handle the harsh conditions and precision requirements of real-world renewable energy operations. In partnership with German energy…
Terra Drone’s G20 Agricultural Drone Earns Indonesia Local Content Certification, Opening Government Contract Access
Terra Drone Indonesia has secured a strategic advantage in the world’s largest palm oil market by obtaining local content certification for its G20 agricultural spray drone. The certification from Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry opens doors to lucrative government contracts in…
German Engine Giant DEUTZ Invests in ARX Robotics to Scale Combat-Proven Ground Drones for NATO Forces
German mobility systems provider DEUTZ is becoming the lead investor in defense technology company ARX Robotics‘ strategic funding round, forming a partnership to integrate industrial-grade drive systems and energy infrastructure into ARX’s combat-proven unmanned ground vehicles for European NATO forces,…
DJI Quietly Pulls Mavic 4 Pro National Parks Video After Legality Questions
DJI has removed its Mavic 4 Pro promotional video featuring footage from U.S. National Parks and Navajo tribal lands, just days after DroneXL and others in the drone community questioned how the company legally obtained permission to fly in these…
From TV Producer to Tank Destroyer: How Ukraine’s Secret Drone Unit Eliminated Billions in Russian Equipment
A 56-year-old former television producer has built Ukraine’s most lethal drone unit, destroying an estimated 12 billion dollars’ worth of Russian military equipment—including a significant share of Russian tanks lost since the 2022 invasion. Colonel Pavlo Yelizarov, who once produced…
EU’s Anti-Drone Defense Plan Stalls as France and Germany Block ‘Drone Wall’ Initiative Despite Russian Incursions
The European Union’s ambitious plan to build a continent-wide anti-drone defense system is hitting major political turbulence, with Germany and France blocking progress despite urgent security threats from repeated Russian drone incursions across NATO airspace. The project, originally pitched as…
Reliable Robotics Secures $17.4M Air Force Deal As FAA Approves Fully Autonomous Aircraft Testing
The future of autonomous aviation just got a major boost. Reliable Robotics has secured a $17.4 million contract with the US Air Force to integrate its fully autonomous flight system onto a Cessna 208B Caravan, marking a significant milestone in…
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