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Josh Spires

Josh Spires

Josh is a marketing professional with over a decade of experience in the drone industry, specializing in digital strategy, customer engagement, and content creation. A licensed drone pilot, he combines his passion for drones and technology with a talent for crafting compelling content. Josh has written for leading drone news websites and runs his own ventures alongside his professional work.

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DJI Power 1000 Mini launch
DJI

DJI Power 1000 Mini launches in China

DJI has launched the DJI Power 1000 Mini in China, introducing several nice to have features that help it compete more directly with rival products.

DJI RS5 gimbal release date
DJI

DJI RS5 Gimbal Stabilizer to release on Jan 15 in China only

DJI has posted a teaser for its upcoming camera gimbal, the DJI RS5, slated for release on January 15th 2026, only a few days away. While the U.S. and most other regional DJI sites show no hint of the product, the Chinese site already displays the teaser, suggesting the RS5 will debut in China before rolling out…

ATSB report released after 400+ drones crash during light show
Australia

ATSB report released after 400+ drones crash during light show

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its final report on a drone light show gone wrong, where 427 of the 500 drones plummeted into Victoria Harbor, Australia, in July 2023. The show was held in support of the Matildas, Australia’s national women’s soccer team, ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Drone…

Unraveling the Mystery of the DJI Matrice 400’s Sub-2 GHz Module
DJI

Unraveling the Mystery of the DJI Matrice 400’s Sub-2 GHz Module

The drone industry buzzes with anticipation as DJI prepares to launch the Matrice 400, a heavy-lift enterprise drone hinted at in recent leaks. Amid this excitement, FCC filings have uncovered a curious component: the “M400 RC sub2G SDR module” with FCC ID SS3-Sub2G2412. This module, detailed in documents dated November 20, 2024, hints at a…

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