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Merrimac Police Drone Locates Missing 8-Year-Old in Massachusetts Woods Within an Hour
An 8-year-old boy who walked away from his home in Merrimac, Massachusetts, was safely located within 72 minutes Thursday morning thanks to the department’s Drone Unit. Officer William David operated the drone that spotted the child in a wooded area…
London Police Launch Drone-as-First-Responder Program with 2-Minute Response Times
London’s Metropolitan Police have begun deploying remotely-operated drones to emergency calls, with the unmanned aircraft reaching crime scenes within two minutes to stream live footage to responding officers. The trial program, known as “Drone as First Responder,” launched in the…
DJI Mini 5 Pro: A Beginner’s Guide to Not Crashing
Hello fellow pilot! I bet you are happy and proud of your brand new Mini 5 Pro. Now, I’m going to guide you through the first, crucial steps of optimizing your purchase so you can squeeze every penny out of…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Battery Life Test: How Long Does It Really Last?
Let’s talk about juice. Power juice. Advertised battery time is to drones what ISO performance is to cameras: the manufacturer will do everything it can to convince you its product can do more, even if they have to bend the…
Florida Senator Forces Emergency DJI Ban Vote, DroneXL Opposes Retroactive Punishment
Florida Senator Rick Scott is pushing FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to weaponize next week’s regulatory vote against Chinese drone manufacturers, demanding the agency retroactively revoke all DJI and Autel Robotics equipment authorizations issued since December 23rd, 2024. In a letter…
DJI Mini 5 Pro vs DJI Air 3S: Which Drone Should You Buy in 2025?
How important is camera performance to you? Because—trust me—it’s the same camera on both drones, with the slight difference that the Air 3S has a 70mm zoom physical lens… mounted on what is essentially a Mini 4 Pro camera. You…
Beyond Obstacle Avoidance: What First Responders Must Know About Drone Operations Over People
Public safety agencies nationwide are rapidly adopting drones for crowd monitoring, emergency response, and situational awareness. These platforms provide valuable real-time intelligence that can improve officer safety and operational effectiveness. However, as drone operations over people become routine, agencies must…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Crashes 8 Seconds After Takeoff: Why Even Flagship Drones Need Hover Tests
A DJI Mavic 4 Pro, DJI’s newest flagship drone, suffered catastrophic propeller failure just eight seconds into a hover test, crashing from approximately 10 feet and breaking an arm. The drone incident serves as a stark reminder that even high-end…
Creator Tests DJI Mic 3’s New Features and Finds One Critical Flaw
Think Media has published an in-depth hands-on review of DJI’s new Mic 3 wireless microphone system, praising its compact design and professional features while uncovering a surprising design flaw with the magnetic mount—and offering a simple free fix. In this…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Focus Track User Guide (POI, Spotlight and ActiveTrack)
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. I’ve been working on a series of videos for those brand new to the Mini 5 Pro to help familiarize them with some of the drone’s features and capabilities. The other day,…
Westwood Police Thermal Drone Locates Missing Person in Wooded Search and Rescue
A DJI Matrice 4T thermal-imaging drone helped the Westwood Police Department quickly locate a missing and endangered person in a densely wooded area on the evening of October 15, 2025. The successful rescue demonstrates why thermal cameras have become essential…
DJI Mini 5 Pro: Can It Replace Your Professional Drone?
Since I ditched my DJI Air 2S and went all-in on the DJI Mini series, a lot of friends and customers have started asking me, “What happened to your big drone?” My answer is always the same: why would I…