Every firmware drop, every FCC filing, every leak out of Shenzhen. DJI is the most-covered drone maker on DroneXL — this is the desk that watches them.
Today, we’re conducting our first Active Track flight with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro at my usual testing area for drones I review. Although I haven’t used Active Track yet, I already have thoughts about how this drone will perform. Initial Setup and Impressions Let’s start with the screen recording. The drone’s subject focus tracking…
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…
In a groundbreaking move for the drone industry, Norway is advancing offshore oil platform inspections with a permanently installed DJI Dock drone system on the Edvard Grieg platform, operated by Aker BP ASA. Pilots in Stavanger, located 112 miles (180 kilometers) onshore, remotely control the drone to enhance safety and efficiency, marking a significant leap…
Who says you need a pretty face to steal the spotlight? The DJI Flip, the drone I’ve lovingly dubbed the “ugly duckling” of the skies, just crash-landed
President Donald Trump’s upcoming executive orders, set to be signed next week, may drastically alter the U.S. drone market by potentially banning Chinese-made drones from companies like DJI and Autel. According to a recent Washington Post report, these orders aim to address national security concerns while boosting domestic drone production, a move that could affect…
On May 29, 2025, the Greenfield Police Department made history as the first in their county to deploy drones as first responders, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance emergency response capabilities. Using the DJI Dock and a modified DJI M30 drone, this initiative marks a significant step forward for law enforcement drone operations, as reported by…
DJI, the titan of the drone industry, is proving its engineering talent stretches far beyond the skies. Known for dominating the drone market first with the Phantom, and now with the Mavic series, the company has now ventured into robot vacuum cleaners with the DJI ROMO, alongside earlier expansions into electric bike motors and self-driving…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, we celebrate six years of drone news. Next, we explore a new NASA drone project. Finally, we discuss some DJI leaks, because no week is complete without them. Let’s dive in. Six Years of Drone News Today marks six…
Firmware drops, FCC filings, leaks, rumors — the DJI desk is the busiest one in the DroneXL newsroom.
