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DJI Mavic 4 – First look of the Electronic ND filter and Stunning Footage
Since the first rumored specs on the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, people have been excited about the possibility of an integrated electronic ND filter. But DJI kept this feature a well hidden secret. How would this system work? Will it…
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…
DJI Retires Phantom 4, DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, SiFly Releases New Drones, ‘Flying Squirrel’ Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI officially ends the Phantom line, SiFly releases two new drones, the Q250 and Q12, more leaks emerge about the DJI Mavic 4, and researchers…
U.S. Army’s Bold Drone Surge by 2026 Signals New Era in Warfare
The U.S. Army is charging toward a future dominated by drones, with a groundbreaking plan to equip every combat division with approximately 1,000 unmanned systems by the end of 2026, according to a memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This…
Ukrainian Drone Hero Survives Assassination Attempt, Exposing Russian Threats
On May 1, 2025, Ukrainian activist and drone fundraiser Serhii Sternenko narrowly escaped death in a targeted shooting in Kyiv, a bold assassination attempt thwarted by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU). The attack, linked to Russian intelligence, underscores the high…
SiFly Q12 Drone Challenges DJI with Record-Breaking Range and Endurance
On May 1, 2025, SiFly, a Santa Clara-based startup, unveiled its Q12 drone, a game-changer poised to rival DJI’s dominance in the commercial drone market. With a 90-mile range and three-hour flight time, the Q12 promises to redefine long-range missions…
Skydio’s Drone as First Responder Center Revolutionizes Public Safety Training in Atlanta
In a groundbreaking move for public safety, Skydio has partnered with the Atlanta Police Foundation to launch America’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) Center of Excellence at the newly opened Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Announced on Skydio’s…
Drone Didis Soar: Empowering Rural Indian Women to Revolutionize Farming
In rural Bihar, women like Sangita Devi and Kajol Kumari are transforming agriculture and their lives through the Namo Drone Didi program. Launched in 2023 by the Indian government, this initiative equips women with drones to boost crop yields and…
Drone Captures Heart-Wrenching SOS from Texas Detainees Facing Deportation
On April 28, 2025, a Reuters drone hovering over the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, recorded a chilling scene: 31 men in red and orange jumpsuits formed the letters “SOS” in a dirt courtyard, pleading for help amid fears…
Drone Crash Foils Meth Smuggling Plot at South Carolina Prison, Lands Three in Jail
A daring attempt to smuggle methamphetamine into a South Carolina federal prison using a drone ended in a spectacular failure when the device crashed, leading to multiyear prison sentences for the trio involved, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The…
FDNY’s Drone and Robotics Training Revolutionizes First Responder Safety on Long Island
When a parking garage collapsed in lower Manhattan two years ago, an FDNY robotic dog equipped with cameras bravely navigated the unstable rubble, sparing firefighters from a deadly risk. This life-saving technology is now at the heart of a groundbreaking…
Turkish Military Inducts BAHA Drone, Boosting ISR Capabilities
The Turkish military has inducted the BAHA drone into its inventory, enhancing its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Developed by Havelsan, this vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform has already seen export success in Africa, Central Asia, and the…