DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Extra Flight Time Comes with EU Weight Restrictions
DJI's upcoming Mavic 4 Pro drone will offer an impressive 52-minute max flight time but may face regulatory challenges in Europe due to its weight
Haye Kesteloo
Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
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Thermal-Equipped Police Drone Helps Locate Distressed Woman in Connecticut
Enfield Police Department’s drone unit successfully located a vulnerable woman using thermal imaging technology during a nighttime search operation on January 2nd. The incident demonstrates the growing effectiveness of drone technology in emergency response scenarios. According to local police reports, the woman was found in a baseball field dugout near Asnuntuck College after she contacted…
DJI
San Francisco Police Deploy DJI Matrice 30T Drones in Expanded Surveillance Program
The San Francisco Police Department has significantly expanded its technological capabilities in 2024, deploying DJI Matrice 30T drones as part of a comprehensive surveillance upgrade that includes automated license plate readers and mobile security cameras. The initiative marks the department’s first return to aerial operations since disbanding its helicopter unit over two decades ago, reports…
Canada
Transport Canada Set to Transform Drone Operations with New BVLOS Framework
Transport Canada is preparing to implement groundbreaking regulations that will fundamentally transform drone operations across the country, marking a significant shift away from case-by-case approvals for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. The new framework, which began rolling out in the fall of 2024 with full enforcement by April 2025, will particularly benefit remote…
DroneUp
Walmart Ends DroneUp Partnership, Shifts Drone Delivery Strategy
Retail giant Walmart has terminated its partnership with drone logistics provider DroneUp, including divesting its stake in the company, marking a significant shift in its drone delivery approach. The announcement comes shortly after DroneUp secured crucial FAA certification for expanded commercial operations. The dissolution of this partnership, which began in 2021 following successful COVID-19 t
DJI
DJI Flip Accessories Surface at European Retailer, Revealing Full Product Line and Pricing
A comprehensive lineup of DJI Flip accessories has appeared on Dutch retailer Kamera Express, offering new insights into DJI’s upcoming compact drone. The detailed product listings provide the first official pricing for the drone’s ecosystem. Hat tip to Tim W. For passing this info along! Complete DJI Flip Accessory List and Pricing Power and Performance…
DJI
DJI Matrice 4 Leaks Reveal Two Specialized Enterprise Models with Advanced AI Capabilities
Recently leaked specifications reveal that the rumored DJI Matrice 4 enterprise platform will be available in two distinct configurations – the Matrice 4 Enterprise and Matrice 4 Thermal – each tailored for specific industrial and commercial drone applications. The information comes from reliable industry watcher Igor Bogdanov, AKA @Quadro_News. DJI Matrice 4 Model Differentiation The…
DJI
DJI Matrice 4T Leaks Raise Questions About Product Strategy
Newly leaked images suggest DJI is developing a Matrice 4T drone that appears to be based on the DJI Mavic 3 rather than an entirely new design.
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