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DJI Enterprise

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, the FC100 promises to reshape cargo transportation with its advanced features, as announced

Haye KestelooJun 30

Parrot

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 300 meters (984 feet), offering a novel approach to mitigating the estimated ¥100 billion to…

Haye KestelooApr 23

Australia

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 (12 m by 6 m) screens, highlight Australia’s diverse landscapes and wildlife, aligning with the…

Haye KestelooApr 18

Japan

Terra Drone and Aramco Partner for Oil Facility Inspections

Japanese Terra Drone signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco to conduct test inspections of oil and gas facilities

Haye KestelooApr 3

SkyPixel

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 handheld imaging technology, according to SkyPixel’s official announcement. The contest, which has transformed from a…

Haye KestelooMar 27

DJI

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 of Ukraine, where DJI drones drop bombs on tanks, Frank Wang’s journey is a tale…

Haye KestelooMar 20

ACSL

Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Teams Up with Exertis Almo to Expand US Market Presence

Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement...

Haye KestelooJan 30

Japan

Drone Sightings Disrupt Operations at Marine Corps Air Station in Japan

Military and civilian flights were temporarily suspended at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni following multiple drone sightings on Sunday evening, highlighting ongoing challenges with unauthorized drone operations near military installations. According to U.S. military and Japanese officials, the incident affected hundreds of passengers and triggered a security investigation Stars and Strip

Haye KestelooDec 24

Japan

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