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FCC Confirms Drone Firmware Updates Will Continue Until January 2027

FCC Order DA 26-69 confirms DJI and Autel drones can receive firmware and security updates until January 1, 2027. Here's what the waiver means for your drone.

Haye KestelooJan 22

University of Canterbury computer science professor Richard Green (left), and UAV expert Dr Sam Schofield with their chainsaw drone. Photo / Sacha Skinner, University of Canterbury

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New Zealand Team Builds an “AI Chainsaw Drone” on a DJI Matrice Platform

A research team in New Zealand built an AI-enabled "Chainsaw Drone"

Zachary PeeryJan 22

Ukrainian soldier with DJI Mavic 3 drone. Photo courtesy of Ukraine Ministry of Defense.

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Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announces homegrown DJI Mavic replacement with longer range

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s newly appointed Defense Minister, has announced that Ukrainian troops will begin fielding a domestically produced replacement for the Chinese-made DJI Mavic drone. The homegrown alternative promises the same camera quality but with extended flight range, marking a significant step in reducing Kyiv’s dependency on Beijing-manufactured reconnaissance drones. The Developme

Haye KestelooJan 21

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DJI Matrice 400 Gains Delivery Mode in New Firmware

DJI has released a new firmware update for the Matrice 400, pushing the industrial drone deeper into logistics, inspection, and precision operations. The new Firmware version v16.01.08.06, released on January 19, 2026, introduces new task modes, sensor improvements, and a fix for a known battery issue, significantly expanding the aircraft’s operational range, as we can…

Rafael SuárezJan 20

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DJI Avata 360 Preorders Are Live, But Buyers Should Read the Fine Print

The DJI Avata 360 has not been officially announced, yet a San Diego based retailer is already taking preorders, listing multiple bundles, estimated shipping windows, and even offering a $99 reservation option. On paper, it looks like early access. In practice, it raises a long list of uncomfortable questions about what “new” actually means in…

Rafael SuárezJan 20

DJI Agras drones transform 82-year-old Chinese farmer Dai Shuying into viral sensation, boosting her farm's efficiency 60x while US farmers face ban barriers.

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DJI Agras Meets an 82-Year-Old Farmer: China’s ‘Hardcore Grandma’ Proves Age Is No Barrier to Agricultural Drone Mastery

DJI Agras drone transforms 82-year-old Chinese farmer Dai Shuying into viral sensation, boosting her farm's efficiency 60x while US farmers face ban barriers.

Haye KestelooJan 19