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No Weight Tolerance for DJI Mini 5 Pro in United States as per FAA Drone Regulations
Unlike the European Union’s approach, the FAA provides no manufacturing tolerance for the 250-gram weight threshold for drones such as the DJI Mini 5 Pro. US regulations are strict: any drone weighing 250 grams or more requires registration, regardless of…
EASA Confirms DJI Mini 5 Pro Retains C0 Status Despite 252g Weight
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has officially confirmed that the DJI Mini 5 Pro maintains its C0 classification, even though many units weigh 252-253 grams. EASA engineer Natale Di Rubbo clarified that the prEN 4709-001 standard allows a 3%…
Amish Brothers Are Revolutionizing Farming With DJI Drones
In the heart of Pennsylvania’s farm country, a new kind of revolution is taking place, and it’s buzzing just above the cornfields. As Farm Progress let us know, three young men from the Amish community, a group known for its…
Oklahoma Guard Trains to Fight Skydio X10 Drone Swarms
The modern battlefield has a new and terrifying sound: the persistent, quiet buzz of a smart drone overhead. For soldiers on the ground, it means they are being watched by an intelligent adversary, and an attack could come at any…
Game Over for Drone Attacks? NATO’s New Laser Can Zap 20 Per Minute
A European NATO member is set to acquire a high-power laser air defense system from an Australian firm, marking a significant escalation in the race to field effective countermeasures against the growing threat of weaponized drones. This move signals a…
Sunny Isles Police Drone Catches Trespasser on Dark Beach
The beaches of Sunny Isles, Florida, are now under the watchful eye of a new kind of patrol officer—one that flies. The city’s police department is already seeing a major return on its new drone program, as reported by Local…
Hong Kong Drones Slash Medical Delivery Times to Islands
For the residents of Hong Kong’s remote outlying islands, a medical emergency can be a terrifying race against the clock, as Open Gov Asia notices it on their latest article. Critical supplies often have to be sent by ferry, a…
Drone News: DJI Announces Mini 5 Pro, CA Drone Pilot Sentenced, SAR Drone Shot During Flight
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This week, we cover three important stories: DJI’s expected announcement of the Mini 5 Pro, the sentencing of a drone pilot in California for colliding with a firefighting aircraft, and a search and…
DJI Drones Near Fort Bliss Trigger Army Security Assessment
Fort Bliss officials are conducting a security risk assessment after discovering El Paso’s citywide DJI drone program operates adjacent to the Texas military installation without prior notification. The Chinese-made drone fleet, unveiled September 2, has prompted the 1st Armored Division…
DJI Osmo Nano Fully Leaked By Webshop. Official description, specs and promo pictures out in the open.
Who thought the DJI leaks are over now the DJI Mini 5 Pro is finally out couldn’t be more wrong. The DJI Osmo Nano is set to be released coming Tuesday and my name wouldn’t be Jasper if I would…
Students Train on DJI Neo Drones in New Missouri Program
In a high school in Webb City, Missouri, a classroom is buzzing with a new kind of energy. The school district has used grant funds to purchase a fleet of 15 DJI Neo drones, giving students a hands-on opportunity to…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Weight Variance May Force FAA Registration Despite Near-250g Marketing
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone faces potential regulatory complications as manufacturing tolerances could push the aircraft above the critical 250-gram threshold, requiring FAA registration (and Remote ID compliance) even for recreational use. The drone is marketed as weighing 249.9…