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Mavic 4 Pro final product image leaked on Chinese social media

DJI

BREAKING: DJI Mavic 4 PRO Launch Date, Key Features And Prices Leaked

Today, I received news about the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Two little birds told me they had inf about the release date, 7 key features, specs and price.

Jasper EllensMar 19

DJI Neo and DJI Flip - Tips For Drone Flying in Winter Safely.jpg

DJI

China’s Breakthrough Battery Powers Drone Through Record-Breaking -32.8°F Cold

A research team from China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in drone technology, successfully flying a hexacopter UAV in temperatures

Haye KestelooMar 17

Skydio

Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection

At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned with the phrase “DON’T F*CK WITH SKYDIO” in bold, blue capital letters. Far from the standard corporate fare of logos or tame slogans, this expletive-laden message radiates aggression and defiance.…

Haye KestelooMar 11

Skydio

LEDA Challenges AUVSI on Drone Restrictions: Prioritizing Public Safety Over Hasty Bans

The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has issued a strong rebuttal to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) following an opinion piece by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins, published on DroneLife on February 24, 2025. In a detailed letter, LEDA President Jon Beal criticizes Robbins’ call for immediate restrictions on drones and…

Haye KestelooMar 6

Amazon

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 in a recent article by the North Dakota Monitor, promises to expand commercial drone applications…

Haye KestelooMar 6

Congress Wants Counter-Drone Powers at Wildfires, Not Just Stadiums - Drone Security: Bipartisan Effort to Safeguard America's Skies

Skydio

Missouri SB 296 Sparks Debate Over Chinese Drones in Law Enforcement

A proposed Missouri law aiming to ban law enforcement from purchasing drones manufactured in China, such as DJI drones, has stirred controversy in the state capital. Senate Bill 296 (SB 296), introduced by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville), seeks to address national security concerns but has drawn sharp opposition from law enforcement and public safety officials…

Haye KestelooMar 5

New leaked video proves DJI Mavic 4 will roll camera beyond 90 degrees.

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Will Go Vertical And Beyond Leaked Video Shows

A leaked screen recording proves the gimbal design of the Mavic 4 pro will roll past 90 degrees... up to 180 degrees! That is upside down people, both ways.

Jasper EllensMar 5

DJI

Exclusive DJI Mavic 4 Pro Final Product Image Leaked On Chinese Social Media

A good Chinese friend of mine named YueYue got his hands on what appears to be the final product image of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The high resolution image of the upcoming DJI drone with dark grey background, displays the unreleased DJI Mavic 4 Pro in his final form and in his full glory…

Jasper EllensMar 2

China

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