Drone Companies
DJI Mini 4K Drops to $239 in Strategic Valentine’s Day Promotion
DJI has slashed the price of its entry-level DJI Mini 4K drone to $239, marking a significant 20% reduction from its regular $299 price point. This Valentine’s Day promotion positions the ultralight drone as an attractive entry point into aerial…
Hidden Level Secures $100M for Drone Detection Technology
Hidden Level Inc., a Syracuse-based drone defense startup, has raised approximately $100 million across two funding rounds led by Lockheed Martin Ventures and DFJ Growth, achieving a valuation of nearly $500 million. The company, which specializes in passive radar systems…
Jay County Officials Warn Residents Against Shooting at Mysterious Drones Amid Bird Flu Investigation
Officials in Jay County, Indiana, located in the eastern part of the state near Portland, have issued an urgent warning to residents against shooting at or chasing drones that have been spotted near areas affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza…
Leaked DJI Air 4 Prototype Reveals Design Similarities with Mavic 4
In a significant development for the drone industry, a crashed prototype of what appears to be the DJI Air 4 has surfaced, offering the first glimpse of DJI’s next-generation consumer drone. The image, shared by reliable drone industry watcher Jasper…
DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, Press Conference on NJ Drones, Drone Rescues Skier in CO
We have three stories for you this week: more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, we have a press release on the New Jersey drones, and then lastly the Colorado Police uses a drone to find a skier. Let’s get to it.…
Hylio’s ARES Drone: 110-lb Farm Workhorse Takes Flight
Hylio has unveiled its most advanced agricultural drone system to date, the HYL-150 ARES, manufactured in Texas and designed specifically for heavy-use agricultural operators. The system introduces significant payload and coverage capabilities that could reshape how large-scale agricultural operations approach…
Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Teams Up with Exertis Almo to Expand US Market Presence
Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement, announced today, aims to accelerate the availability of ACSL’s SOTEN drone system through Exertis Almo’s established commercial channels. The partnership comes…
NATO Races to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
NATO countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgency…
Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans
Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations…
Exclusive: DJI RS 4 Mini Leak Shows Advanced AI Tracking, Dual Variants
DroneXL.co has obtained exclusive photos of DJI’s upcoming RS 4 Mini handheld gimbal stabilizer, revealing significant upgrades including an AI-powered tracking system and two distinct variants. This new addition to DJI’s Ronin Series (RS) line appears to target both smartphone…
Manna and Wolt Launch Winter Drone Delivery Tests in Finland
In a significant development for extreme weather drone operations, European drone delivery leader Manna Aero has partnered with technology company Wolt to launch winter drone delivery testing in Finland. The pilot program, commencing January 2025 in Espoo’s Niittykumpu district, aims…
DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Splits Into Two Models: Standard and Pro Versions Leaked
DroneXL.co has exclusively obtained photos of DJI’s upcoming DJI Osmo Mobile 7 series, showcasing both standard and Pro variants ahead of their anticipated launch in the coming weeks. The leaked images provide an unprecedented look at DJI’s next-generation smartphone gimbals,…