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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…
NYC’s Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025 Signals a New Hub for Innovation
The Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025, held today, at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, brought together over 300 industry leaders to explore the future of autonomous systems. Organized by Oliver Mitchell of ff Venture Capital (ffVC), in…
U.S. Military Prioritizes Drones and Counter-Drone Tech in $50 Billion Budget Shift
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is redirecting its focus toward drone technology and counter-drone systems as part of a significant budget reshuffle, moving approximately $50 billion from legacy programs to new priorities. This shift, detailed in a recent Business…
North Dakota’s $11 Million Drone Integration Boost Signals Bright Future Amid Replacement Debate
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the drone industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed…
DCRO: Drone Flyaway Risks Overstated in SORA 2.5
The Dutch Association of Certified RPAS Operators (DCRO) has released a white paper challenging the probability assumptions for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flyaways in the upcoming Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) 2.5 guidelines. Drawing on extensive data from professional operators…
Newport Beach Greenlights $2M BRINC Drone Program to Revolutionize Police Response
On February 25, 2025, the Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $2,176,037.60 contract with BRINC Drones Inc. to launch an advanced drone program for the city’s police department. This move marks a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge unmanned…
AVSS Unveils PRS-M4DT: A New Safety Net for DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D Drones
On a chilly morning in Canada, AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. dropped news of their latest innovation: the PRS-M4DT, a parachute recovery system tailored for the DJI Dock 3. Announced via their official channels, this system—along with its…
DJI Dock 3 & Matrice 4D First Look – A More Rugged Autonomous System
You can tell that DJI’s dock system for their drones is maturing as a product line when you look at the improvements made between the Dock 2, which has been in service for about a year now, and the brand-new…
FAA Waivers Unlock New Horizons for Public Safety Drones in Fort Wayne’s DFR Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort Wayne Police Department at the end of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval, detailed in a Government…
Michigan Man Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Shooting Down Police Drone
On February 11, 2025, a DJI Air 3 police drone operated by the Oscoda Township Police Department was allegedly shot down by a civilian during a tense standoff in Tawas Township, Michigan. The suspect, 21-year-old Alexander J. Bessey, now faces…
DJI Enterprise Teases Major Announcement with “Rise to Any Challenge” Event on February 27, 2025
DJI Enterprise, a leader in professional drone solutions, has sparked widespread speculation in the drone industry with its recent teaser announcement on X. The post, featuring the tagline “Rise to Any Challenge” and scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 8…
Thermal Drone Proves Vital in Rescuing Crash Victim in Franklin County
In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s life-saving potential, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office successfully located an injured woman after a crash in Darbydale, Ohio, early Sunday morning, reports WBNS 10TV. The deployment of a drone equipped with thermal imaging…