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How my horror story began My first drone was a DJI Mavic Air. The original one. And I paid $600 for that drone. In 2017, 600 bucks wasn’t loose change. Even for a drone. It was hard earned money, many…
How my horror story began My first drone was a DJI Mavic Air. The original one. And I paid $600 for that drone. In 2017, 600 bucks wasn’t loose change. Even for a drone. It was hard earned money, many…
According to a retail listing exclusively shared with DroneXL, DJI’s upcoming RS 4 Mini Combo stabilizer has been priced at $659 AUD (~$430 USD), featuring the new RS Intelligent Tracking Module. The listing from Australian retailer Georges Camera reveals the…
Washington Township Police Department, Ohio has acquired a DJI Matrice 30T drone for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations, with funding of $17,000 provided primarily through the Washington Township Police Officers Association, according to Chief Michael Thompson. The department’s new M30T…
Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing limited drone operations over people and moving vehicles in Boston. The company announced the approval through an official FAA filing and press release. The waiver provides specific…
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories for you this week. As we hit our 300th week, we’ll cover Wingcopter‘s new LiDAR unit, a Baltimore man facing felonies for flying over NFL games, the PYKA Pelican 2…
A newly leaked promotional image of the DJI Mini 5 Pro has surfaced, suggesting significant technological advancements while maintaining the crucial sub-250-gram weight class. The Spanish-language marketing material, first shared on social media platform X, reveals several noteworthy upgrades including…
DJI has released its second teaser today, this time unveiling what appears to be the DJI Osmo Mobile 7 smartphone gimbal, set to launch February 18, 2025, at 8 AM EST. The teaser, which has already garnered 12,000 views, reveals…
DJI has released a cryptic teaser for what now appears to be a new AI-powered tracking module for the upcoming DJI RS4 Mini handheld gimbal, featuring a distinctive black cylindrical form factor with an illuminated green LED ring. The announcement,…
The regulatory storm surrounding DJI drones in the U.S. shows no signs of clearing, and Vice President JD Vance’s recent comments at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris only reinforce the broader momentum against Chinese-made tech. While Vance did…
Paladin Drones has completed a three-day training and deployment program with the Gainesville Police Department, establishing new automated drone capabilities for public safety operations. The implementation, led by UAV Specialist Gregory Green, focused on system installation, testing, and hands-on flight…
Flock Safety has reinforced its public safety drone initiative by bringing aboard Jon McBride, former co-founder of commercial drone company RMUS and a notable figure in Drone Technology development. The announcement, shared by Brett Kanda on February 7, 2025, comes…
Drone delivery pioneer Zipline has demonstrated transformative impact in Rwanda’s livestock sector, improving artificial insemination success rates from 48.8% to between 70-80% through precision-timed drone deliveries of temperature-sensitive breeding materials, according to data released by the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal…
Wingcopter, the German drone manufacturer behind the FAA certification-pending Wingcopter 198, announced its expansion into long-range LiDAR surveying solutions at Geo Week 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The company’s proven EVTOL platform will now carry advanced laser scanning systems designed for…
NewSpace Research and Technologies has revealed its latest military drone platform at Aeroindia 2025, marking India‘s ongoing development in naval unmanned combat aircraft. The “Abhimanyu” drone, designed as a loyal wingman system, represents the foundation for India’s Naval Collaborative Combat…
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has provided a detailed explanation for its recent decision to remove geofencing restrictions from its drones, including those preventing flight near sensitive areas like the White House, in an interview with The Verge. The…
Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery subsidiary, successfully executed a special Super Bowl LIX delivery service in North Texas, bringing game day snacks directly to residents’ homes through a partnership with PepsiCo. The service operated in select residential areas of Frisco, approximately…
I am a cheap-drone lover. An when I saw the DJI Neo, the first thought that came to my mind was: this is something big. And after testing it intensively for two months, the only thing I can say is…
A new leaked photograph from DJI’s production line provides the strongest evidence yet that the highly anticipated DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone is nearing its commercial release. The image, shared by reliable industry watcher Jasper Ellens, reveals multiple Mavic 4…
This is DJI’s latest enterprise flagship, the Matrice 4T, and it comes with four different cameras: a wide-angle camera, a 3× optical zoom, a 7× optical zoom, and a thermal camera for nighttime operations, Search and Rescue, and more. It…
It’s already scary—look at this! The Neo and the Hover Air X1 Pro Max are fighting again. They go way back, so of course they have some beef to settle. This is getting quite ridiculous. They’re crashing into each other…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state…
Here I have one of the weirdest-looking drones that I’ve ever held in my hands: the DJI Flip. It’s a new drone from DJI. It’s sub 250 grams; it flies by itself, and it has a great-quality camera. But overall,…
What is up, guys? Welcome back to another video. Today, I’m really excited because we have the brand-new DJI O4 Air Unit Pro going up against an actual action camera, which is the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. I’ll put…
The clock is ticking for drone enthusiasts and visual storytellers worldwide as the DJI SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo and Video Contest approaches its final submission deadline of February 10, 2025. According to the official press release from DJI SkyPixel, this…
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. This is my beginner’s guide for the new DJI Flip. If you’ve just purchased the Flip drone or plan on purchasing it, this video is a great place to get started. We’ll…
According to DJI Enterprise, the Delta Police Department in British Columbia is enhancing public safety by using DJI Dock 2 technology in its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. In a recent presentation, officers explained how these automated drones—set…
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. In today’s video, I’ve got 11 tips for the brand new DJI Flip. These tips are helpful for those who are completely new, to help you get up and running and become…
One of the primary purposes of this channel is to help those of you who are just learning about—or even struggling with—how to create really great videos with your drone. It doesn’t really matter which drone you have; all that…
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Recently, DJI launched the brand-new Flip, and not too long ago they introduced the DJI Neo. You might be wondering if buying a drone at this time of year is safe for…
In this detailed comparison, we explore two nearly identical drones: the DJI Mini 4 Pro and the DJI Flip. Essentially, the Flip is a niche version of the Mini 4 Pro, sharing nearly all of the same features and specifications,…