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DJI FlyCart 100 Unveiled: Heavy-Lift Drone with 80kg Payload Redefines Cargo Logistics
DJI has launched the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100), marking a significant leap in heavy-lift cargo drone technology. Unveiled today, this flagship drone boasts an 80-kilogram (176-pound) payload capacity, targeting industrial, emergency, and logistical applications. Designed to operate in demanding environments,…
DJI’s 2025 Security White Paper: A Game-Changer for Drone Users
Hi everyone, how are you doing? DJI recently released its 2025 Security White Paper, a comprehensive document spanning over 70 pages of technical and policy details. This paper directly challenges the narrative that DJI drones pose a national security risk.…
Oregon’s Senate Bill 238A Sparks Privacy Concerns Over Drone Surveillance
In Oregon, Senate Bill 238A, currently under review, is stirring controversy by proposing to ease restrictions on law enforcement drone use, potentially reducing court oversight for surveillance. The bill, which passed the Senate with Democratic support, has drawn sharp criticism…
Russian AI-Powered Drone Packed with NVIDIA, Sony Tech Exposed by Ukraine
Ukrainian intelligence has uncovered that Russia’s new V2U kamikaze drone, equipped with advanced AI targeting, leans heavily on foreign components, raising concerns about dual-use technology in military applications. A detailed report from Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) reveals the…
Trump’s Tariffs Surge DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Price by 54% in US, Stunning Drone Creators
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3, a go-to for drone videographers, has seen its US price soar from $519 to $799—a 54% jump—due to President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports. This $280 increase in just two months, alongside scarce stock, has…
NTT’s Lightning-Triggering Drone Survives Strike, Aims to Protect Infrastructure
In a groundbreaking advancement, Japanese tech giant NTT has developed a drone capable of triggering and surviving lightning strikes, a feat demonstrated during tests in December 2024 and January 2025. NTT’s announcement details the drone’s ability to induce lightning at…
Chris Tangey’s Drone Films Showcase Australia’s Outback at World Expo 2025
Alice Springs cinematographer Chris Tangey’s drone films are captivating global audiences at the Australia Pavilion during World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, which opened on April 13, 2025. His nine short films, displayed on massive 39.4 ft by 19.7 ft…
Unifly Joins European ENSURE Project to Bridge Drone and Aircraft Airspace Systems
Terra Drone subsidiary Unifly has joined a major European research initiative to integrate drone traffic systems with traditional air traffic management, according to an announcement from Terra Drone Corporation. The ENSURE project, led by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, aims…
China Escalates Trade War, Targets 11 US Drone Companies with New Restrictions
On April 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) ramped up its trade offensive against the United States, adding 11 US drone companies to its Unreliable Entity List, as reported by Global Times. This move, barring these firms from import/export…
Terra Drone and Aramco Partner for Oil Facility Inspections
Japanese drone startup Terra Drone has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco to conduct test inspections of oil and gas facilities. In an announcement Terra Drone explained, that the testing phase will begin later…
SkyPixel’s 10th Annual Contest Showcases Drone Creativity at Its Peak
SkyPixel’s 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest has announced its winners, revealing how far drone imagery has come since the competition’s inception in 2014. Nearly 140,000 submissions vied for over $170,000 in prizes, highlighting the growing sophistication of aerial and…
DJI’s Rise: Frank Wang’s Dream to Drone Empire
What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields…