In a revealing post on X by DJI watcher Jasper Ellens , a new image of the highly anticipated DJI Mavic 4 Pro showcases a mysterious sensor integrated on one of its propeller arms. The discovery, highlighted with a red…
The Freefly Astro Max is the latest addition to Freefly Systems’ lineage of compact industrial drones, officially unveiled on February 20, 2025. Designed to tackle demanding jobs with ease, this drone boasts double the payload capacity and 60% more thrust…
A bipartisan bill introduced on February 20, 2025, by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is set to enhance drone security at major U.S. sporting events. Known as the Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment (DEFENSE)…
A hotel guest’s drone crashed into the New York Hilton Midtown early Friday, February 21, 2025, scattering debris across Sixth Avenue and prompting a temporary block closure—a drone incident that amplifies safety concerns in urban airspace, especially following DJI’s recent…
In a compelling demonstration of drone technology’s growing role in public safety, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department successfully deployed a thermal imaging drone to apprehend a suspect who fled a car crash in Fife Lake Township, Michigan, on February…
In a significant advancement for drone technology, MIT researchers have developed MiFly, a groundbreaking system that enables drones to navigate autonomously in indoor, low-visibility environments using radio frequency (RF) waves. Announced by MIT News, this innovation tackles a longstanding challenge…
In a recently announced recognition of FPV drone piloting excellence, New England-based pilot Joshua Turner has received a GoPro Award for his breathtaking ascent of the Matterhorn’s notorious Hornli Ridge. The footage, captured in 2022, showcases Turner’s masterful navigation of…
The Ossining Police Department successfully rescued a man who had fallen into an icy brook during a late-night emergency response on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, utilizing their department drone’s infrared camera and spotlight capabilities. The incident, reported by Daily Voice…
A new piece of legislation in Arizona could grant local law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable drones suspected of drug trafficking within 30 miles of the Mexican border. The bipartisan-supported measure reportedly addresses cartel drone operations while raising…
NGDrone, a reliable source for DJI product leaks, has shared images on X that appear to show the next generation of the DJI Dock 3 system. The leaked photos suggest DJI is developing an updated version of their autonomous drone-in-a-box…
The CIA is conducting previously unreported surveillance flights using MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico as part of counter-narcotics operations, according to current and former officials familiar with the program. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed these flights are occurring with Mexico’s…
DJI has introduced significant improvements to its compact gimbal lineup with the DJI RS 4 Mini, incorporating advanced AI tracking capabilities into a stabilizer that weighs just 890g (1.96 lbs). The new model, announced today by the Shenzhen-based drone manufacturer,…