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How to Buy a DJI Mini 5 Pro or DJI Drone in the United States
While DJI isn’t technically banned in the United States, the drones they’ve been releasing lately, like the DJI Mini 5 Pro or the Mavic 4 Pro drone, have been incredibly difficult to get. So, if you’re wanting to buy a…
Transport Canada Clears DJI Mini 5 Pro Despite Weight Variance Concerns
Transport Canada has officially confirmed that the DJI Mini 5 Pro will maintain its micro drone classification despite weight variations that can push some units above the critical 250-gram threshold, according to an official statement obtained by drone community member,…
YFQ-42A Drone Helps General Atomics Hit 9 Million Hours
In the world of unmanned aviation, there is one number that matters more than any other: flight hours. It is the ultimate measure of reliability, experience, and trust. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the legendary company behind the Predator…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Weight: Is It Still Considered Sub-250g?
Good day, folks. Sean here from Air Photography. In this quick video, we’re going to examine the weight of the DJI Mini 5 Pro. There has been a lot of discussion online about it weighing over 250 grams, which could…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Weight Variance May Force FAA Registration Despite Near-250g Marketing
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone faces potential regulatory complications as manufacturing tolerances could push the aircraft above the critical 250-gram threshold, requiring FAA registration (and Remote ID compliance) even for recreational use. The drone is marketed as weighing 249.9…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Review – The Mini Drone We have Been Waiting For
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. Today is a really exciting day—DJI has officially launched the brand new DJI Mini 5 Pro. In this first look video, I’ll discuss its upgraded features and test out some of its…
The FAA Forgot About You in Part 108 — Speak Up by Oct 6!
So, you want to fly beyond visual line of sight, huh? Good timing. The FAA proposed new Part 108 rules in early August, and now they’re asking for comments. And yes, the proposal is about 650 pages long, and it’s…
Canada’s Navy Taps Schiebel’s S-100 Drone for Its Warships
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is getting a major upgrade to its eyes in the sky. In a significant new contract, the RCN will be equipping its Halifax-class warships with the combat-proven Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100, a helicopter-style drone designed for…
Angel Aerial’s New Drone, Pilot Pleads Guilty, Drone Captures a Rescue, Amazon’s New SCL
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four big stories this week, and as you can tell, we’re live from Las Vegas on the drone floor. There are actually drones flying in the cage behind us right now.…
Drone Pilot Sentenced for Unauthorized Flights Over Cape Canaveral Space Force Base
A drone pilot has been sentenced for illegally flying over Cape Canaveral Space Force Base and capturing hundreds of unauthorized images and videos of sensitive U.S. military infrastructure. According to National Post, 71-year-old Xiao Guang Pan, a Chinese-born Canadian from…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Now Available on Walmart Through Third-Party Sellers Amid US Restrictions
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro, a triple-camera drone launched on May 13, 2025, has appeared for sale on Walmart.com via third-party vendors, providing US pilots an alternative route to obtain the device despite its absence from official DJI channels in…
DJI Drones Map Wildfire Risk: BCIT’s AI-Powered Firefighting Revolution
Hello there dear pilots!—the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is turning drones into wildfire-fighting legends! The Global BC Curious Minds segment, aired August 21, 2025, hosted by Safeeya Pirani, showcased BCIT’s groundbreaking work using drones to map wildfire risks…