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DJI Opens Heritage 3D Contest. US National Parks Are Off-Limits.

DJI Enterprise's World Heritage 3D contest runs to October 10. It suggests national parks as subjects. In the US, those are the illegal ones.

Haye KestelooAug 256 min read

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DJI Modify 1.6 Sharpens Its 3D Modeling Toolkit

DJI just dropped version 1.6.0 of its Modify software, and the update targets the professionals who actually depend on drone-captured 3D data every day. Surveyors, construction crews, public safety agencies, and infrastructure inspectors all get meaningful workflow improvements in this release. What Modify Does and Why It Matters DJI Modify isn’t a household name, even…

Rafael SuárezApr 15

Overhead black-and-white view of a DJI Phantom quadcopter surrounded by folding DJI Mavic drones and other multirotors arranged on a white surface

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DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Maps Greenland’s Fastest-Moving Glacier

In July 2025, drone operator and filmmaker Nicolas Samsoen flew a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise over two of Greenland’s most studied glaciers, generating high-resolution 3D photogrammetry models that are now feeding directly into academic research at the University of Aberdeen. The expedition, detailed in a press release published March 27, 2026, took place aboard the…

Rafael SuárezApr 13

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DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR Doubles Detection Range To 950 Meters With Dual 100MP Cameras

DJI launched the Zenmuse L3 aerial LiDAR system today, featuring a 950-meter (3,117-foot) detection range and dual 100-megapixel cameras that dramatically extend professional mapping capabilities beyond the company’s previous L2 payload. The long-range system can cover up to 100 square kilometers (38.6 square miles) per day when mounted on the Matrice 400 drone platform. DJI…

Haye KestelooNov 4

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DJI Terra 5.0 Update Introduces Photorealistic 3D Gaussian Splatting for Enhanced Drone-Based Mapping

DJI Enterprise released version 5.0.0 of its DJI Terra software today, incorporating photorealistic 3D Gaussian Splatting to produce highly realistic digital twins from drone imagery. This update accelerates LiDAR and multispectral data processing while integrating a seamless hardware-software workflow, addressing the needs of 3D reconstruction professionals in fields like surveying and urban plan

Haye KestelooJul 17

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DJI Teases Enhancements to 3D Mapping Software with Upcoming Launch

DJI Enterprise has released a teaser video hinting at advancements in its digital asset creation tools, set for reveal on July 17, 2025, at 8 a.m. EDT. The short clip demonstrates point clouds evolving into a detailed 3D model of a Japanese temple, aligning with the company’s slogan “Make the World Your Digital Asset.” This…

Haye KestelooJul 14

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DJI’s Comprehensive Drone Mapping Solution: From Flight Planning to 3D Models

According to a recent YouTube video by Billy Kyle, DJI has streamlined the drone mapping process, offering a complete ecosystem for aerial surveying and 3D modeling. This integrated approach simplifies what was once a complex, multi-vendor workflow into a seamless operation. The Three Pillars of Drone Mapping Kyle outlines three essential components of drone mapping:…

Billy KyleJul 30

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DJI’s Latest Firmware Update Unveiled For DJI Zenmuse L2 Camera

DJI has announced the release of a new firmware update for its Zenmuse L2 camera. Dated February 22, 2024, this update marks a significant leap

Haye KestelooFeb 23

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