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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…
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.…
DJI Matrice 400 And Zenmuse L3 Help Map Lost Maya Cities In Guatemala’s Jungle
A DJI Matrice 400 drone paired with the Zenmuse L3 LiDAR payload is now scanning the Mirador Basin in northern Guatemala, where archaeologist Dr. Richard Hansen has spent 47 years documenting one of the densest concentrations of ancient Maya cities…
DJI Zenmuse L3: The Features that Actually Move the Needle
The Zenmuse L3 isn’t just another LiDAR payload bolted to a drone. It looks and feels like a single, purpose-built instrument, with attention paid to its smallest details. Once it’s in the air, that design isn’t just cosmetic. The LiDAR,…
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…
FCC Grants Itself Authority to Retroactively Ban Drones, DJI Neo 2 and L3 LiDAR Leak, Plus $300K Fireworks Fine
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, Halloween edition, where scary politicians create scary laws. I have three stories for you this week: The FCC votes on new powers, DJI drone and payload leaks, and a California homeowner facing a…
DJI Enterprise Teases Possible Zenmuse L3 LiDAR Payload For November 4 Launch
DJI Enterprise has released a teaser pointing to a November 4, 2025 launch event at 7 AM EST, with leaked photos suggesting the reveal could be a new LiDAR mapping payload—possibly the rumored Zenmuse L3. The cryptic tagline “See Through,…
DJI Enterprise Teases “Fly With Cloud Intelligence” Event for September 24
DJI Enterprise is set to unveil a new development in its cloud-based drone solutions, teasing an online event themed “Fly With Cloud Intelligence” scheduled for September 24, 2025. The announcement, made via a short video on the company’s official X…
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…
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…
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…
DJI Unveils Dock 2: Next Generation of Automated Drone Ops
In a significant development for the drone industry, DJI, the global leader in civil drones and creative camera technology, has launched DJI Dock 2 worldwide. This innovative “drone in a box” solution, featuring the purpose-built DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drone, promises…