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Lithuania’s Sky Fortress: Ukrainian Drone Detection Tech Lands in 2026

Lithuania is gearing up to deploy Sky Fortress, a Ukrainian-developed acoustic drone detection system, starting in 2026 to bolster its defenses

Rafael SuárezJul 29

DJI

Affordable 90mm Lens for DJI Inspire 3: Insane Parallax and Safety – Don’t Miss This Steal!

Imagine getting helicopter-like parallax on your DJI drone without the hassle—enter the awesome Viltrox 90mm, but here’s what you need to know before buying. The Viltrox 90mm for DJI DL, aka the DJI Inspire 3 and Ronin 4D, is out and it is awesome. But there’s a couple of things you need to know. One…

Jake SloanJul 26

DJI

Chinese Drones Haul 180 Tonnes Up a Mountain: A Solar-Powered Drone Triumph

DroneXL readers, hold onto your controllers—this one’s a game-changer. In China’s rugged Yunnan province, a swarm of heavy-lift drones just pulled off a jaw-dropping feat, carrying 180 tonnes of steel and concrete up a mountain to build solar power towers. According to the South China Morning Post, this operation is a showcase of drone tech…

Rafael SuárezJul 26

DJI

DJI Adds Password Security to RC 2 and Pro 2—Essential Firmware Update for Drone Pilots!

Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, a couple of days ago, DJI released a firmware update for both the DJI RC Pro 2 and the DJI RC 2. This new firmware update is pretty small, but it adds the ability to add a password to your controller. That’s going to give you…

Shawn Air PhotographyJul 26

A Dragoon Sender drone caught fire after failing to hit its target during attack drone testing near Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska. Credit: Courtney Albon, Defense News.

DJI

U.S. Drones Stumble in Alaska: A Wake-Up Call for Military Tech

the U.S. military’s recent test of small, long-range attack drones at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, was less a triumph and more a lesson in humility

Rafael SuárezJul 24

Firmware Update

Hover Air X1 Pro and Pro Max Firmware Update: New Features and Co-Pilot Mode

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. The Hover Air X1 Pro and Pro Max recently received a firmware update that introduces a new flight mode and several other enhancements. In this video, we’ll take a quick look at these updates. The improvements to the X1 Pro and Pro Max are impressive, adding significant…

Shawn Air PhotographyJun 12

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Firmware Update V01.00.0200 Elevates Drone Performance

Drone enthusiasts and professionals can now elevate their flying experience with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro firmware update V01.00.0200, released around June 7, 2025, as highlighted by community member Mauro Tandoi on X. Note: the DJI Mavic 4 Pro firmware update V01.00.0200 was released on June 5th. This update reportedly introduces key enhancements to flight…

Haye KestelooJun 8

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. Air 3S Active Track Test – One Clear Winner!

Today, I’m conducting a simple test to compare the active track performance of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro and the Air 3S. I’ve noticed that the Mavic 4 Pro’s active track response is sluggish, as seen in videos like DC Rainmaker’s gauntlet test. When swiping on the screen to direct the drone, the Mavic 4…

Russ 51 DronesJun 2

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