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What if a simple ping-pong ball could stop a monster wildfire? That’s the dramatic reality unfolding northeast of Redding right now. In an innovative approach to battling the Green Fire northeast of Redding, California, U.S. Forest Service firefighters deploy drones to drop ping-pong balls filled with chemicals, to spark controlled backfires in inaccessible terrain. This…
We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries. DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. Let’s get to it. First of all, let me acknowledge the fact that I am not Greg. It’s Ben. Greg and the team…
DroneXL’s Jasper Ellens has obtained an exclusive YouTube review video of the yet-to-be-released DJI Osmo 360, set for launch on July 31, 2025. This sponsored hands-on showcase provides drone professionals and recreational pilots with an initial impression of the new 360-degree camera, highlighting its potential for immersive aerial and ground footage integration. Source and Sponsorship…
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
Brace yourself: DJI’s diving into 360 cams with 8K power, challenging GoPro and Insta360 head-on. DJI just dropped a short teaser on its channels, hinting that its new DJI Osmo 360 camera is just around the corner and ready to take on the likes of GoPro and Insta360 in the fully spherical video space. The…
Security researcher Kevin Finisterre, working with peer experts, has now linked the SkyRover X1—the drone reviewed recently by Shawn of Air Photography—straight to DJI’s cloud via code hidden in its smartphone app. This confirms earlier hunches that SkyRover is little more than a renamed DJI Mini 4 Pro, a finding that arrives as U.S. lawmakers…
A leading drone industry executive has sounded the alarm on unregulated drone operations, highlighting a recent collision during Texas flood rescues as a stark example of preventable dangers. In an opinion piece published on Fox News, Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUp, urges immediate action to modernize U.S. airspace management before threats turn catastrophic.…
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, I’m excited to share a new drone entering the market: the SkyRover X1. The sub-250 g drone market is flooded with options, and I usually steer clear because many are lackluster and underperform. However, the Sky Rover X1 is an exception. Initially, I was hesitant when…
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