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Norway

DJI Drones Reveal How Melting Glaciers Are Rewriting Norway’s Weather

Glaciers: Imagine a fleet of DJI Mavic drones slicing through the crisp Norwegian air, weaving between jagged peaks and glistening ice to unlock the secrets of a warming

Rafael SuárezJun 30

Industry

U.S. Humanoid Robot Industry Must Learn from Drone Market’s Chinese Dominance

The U.S. humanoid robot sector, poised for growth, risks repeating the drone industry’s missteps, where Chinese manufacturers like DJI captured the market with low-cost, user-friendly products. As companies like Agility Robotics and Apptronik advance their robots for factory and warehouse use, experts warn that without strategic protections, Chinese subsidies and data-driven AI could dominate this

Haye KestelooJun 30

Skydio

U.S. Army Tests Drone-Dropped Grenades in Breakthrough Training Exercise

On June 25, 2025, U.S. Army soldiers at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany successfully dropped live M67 grenades from a Skydio X10D drone, marking a significant advancement in integrating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into battlefield tactics. The test, conducted by the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee Army National Guard, demonstrated the potential…

Haye KestelooJun 29

DJI

DJI RC Pro 2 My Thoughts 2 Months Later – Is It Worth The Cost?

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. I’m out flying my DJI Mavic 4 and thought I’d share my updated thoughts on the DJI RC2 Pro. I’ve already made several videos, including a full review of the RC2 Pro and details in my initial Mavic 4 Pro review, but I wanted to revisit my…

Shawn Air PhotographyJun 29

Skydio

NYC Explores Net-Firing Drones to Neutralize Hostile UAVs in 2025

New York City is poised to bolster its airspace security with a cutting-edge drone defense system. The NYPD is in discussions with Maryland-based American Robotics to deploy the Iron Drone Raider System, a technology designed to detect, track, and intercept rogue drones using net-firing drones, enhancing public safety at large events like parades. New York…

Haye KestelooJun 29

Filters

Freewell ND Filters and Polarizing ND Filters for the Mavic 4: A Review

Freewell sent me their ND filters and polarizing ND filters for the Mavic 4. Before diving into a brief review of these fantastic products, I want to explain why ND filters are essential, particularly split-strength ND filters for drones with multiple cameras like the Mavic 4. First, note that Freewell provided these filters for me…

Jake SloanJun 28