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On March 19, I told you that the Mavic 4 Pro would be released on April 24. But I have to disappoint you: the DJI Mavic 4 Pro has been delayed to May 13th. This was revealed by a multiple DJI insiders and confirmed in an internal leaked email from DJI to their “Early Experience…
A startling 65% increase in government drone registrations across New York State since 2022 has raised alarms about unchecked surveillance, according to a New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) report based on 2024 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data. With 876 drones now operated by 127 agencies, including a massive expansion by the NYPD, the proliferation…
Latest Tariff Exemptions Leave Drones Exposed The Trump administration announced exemptions for certain Chinese-made electronics from its steep 125% reciprocal tariffs, offering relief to products like smartphones, laptops, and semiconductors, reports Reuters. However, drones, including those from market leader DJI, remain subject to a cumulative 170% tariff, as confirmed by U.S. Customs and Borde
In Dublin’s Blanchardstown suburb, drones hum steadily above, delivering coffee and pizza in under 16 minutes—a glimpse into a future where instant, autonomous delivery could reshape retail. Manna Aero, a Dublin-based startup, has logged 200,000 flights, outpacing giants like Amazon and Alphabet’s Wing in suburban skies. Founder Bobby Healy claims drones are “an Amazon slayer,”…
In a Kyiv basement, volunteers solder circuits and assemble carbon-fiber frames, crafting first-person view (FPV) drones that have become Ukraine’s lifeline in its war against Russia. A recent milestone by Vyriy, one of Ukraine’s leading drone manufacturers, marks a shift: drones built entirely from Ukrainian-sourced components, free from reliance on foreign supply chains. This achievement,…
In response to a surge in drone sightings near airports, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin a two-week drone-detection testing program in Cape May, New Jersey, starting April 14, 2025, according to a Reuters report. This initiative follows heightened public concern and incidents that have disrupted aviation safety, aiming to evaluate advanced detection technologies…
On April 7, 2025, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to advance Senate Bill 238, a proposal to broaden police drone use for 911 calls, suspect pursuits, and search operations, according to OregonLive. The bill, now headed to the Senate floor, aims to align Oregon with states like California and New York, where law enforcement…
These are just a few of the lenses available for the DJI Inspire 3, and in this video, I want to run through all of the different lenses for the Inspire 3,
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