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Your DJI drone won’t stop flying on December 23. That’s the core message on the DJI Ban from Vic Moss, President of the Drone Service Providers Alliance, in a new fact-check video aimed at combating the fear and misinformation spreading through the drone community. With just 24 days until the critical NDAA deadline, Moss recorded…
Amazon’s ambitious plans to launch Britain’s first commercial drone delivery service have hit major turbulence. The retail giant has been forced to slash its proposed flight frequency by more than half after Darlington Borough Council granted only temporary planning permission for its Prime Air facility. We’ve been tracking this story since Amazon announced Darlington as…
Black Friday has delivered massive discounts on beginner-friendly camera drones, with DJI Flip, Mini 4K, Mini 3, Neo and Skyrover models seeing price cuts between 20-30% across the board. These sub-250 gram drones require no FAA registration for recreational pilots, making them the perfect holiday gift for aspiring aerial photographers. The timing couldn’t be better…
Ukraine and Norway will jointly manufacture combat drones starting in 2026, marking the latest NATO country to tap into Kyiv’s battlefield-proven drone expertise. We’ve been tracking this trend for months, and the pattern is now undeniable: the most bombed country in Europe is becoming the arsenal that arms its allies. Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal…
Pilot Institute's Black Friday sale offers Part 107 for $111, LiDAR training for $104, and mapping courses for $188. Save up to 50% on drone certification courses.
While US lawmakers continue debating restrictions on DJI drones, the Chinese tech giant’s e-bike division, Amflow, is quietly building market share on two wheels. Amflow, DJI’s electric mountain bike brand powered by the Avinox drive system, just launched its first-ever US promotional pricing. The Black Friday sale runs November 28 through December 23, with discounts…
A Chinese drone parts supplier has taken an ownership stake in one of Russia’s most important military drone manufacturers, according to a bombshell Financial Times investigation published today. The revelation marks the first documented case of direct Chinese equity investment in a sanctioned Russian defense company. Wang Dinghua, owner of Shenzhen-based drone parts company Minghuaxin,…
The DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo has hit $359 on Amazon, marking a 20% discount from its regular $449 price tag. This Black Friday drone deal delivers three batteries, a charging hub, and 93 minutes of total flight time at the lowest price we have seen for the complete kit. The timing could not…
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