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Amazon offers a 30% discount on the DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station, reducing its price from $999 to $699, saving buyers $300. This limited-time offer appeals to drone professionals, recreational pilots, and off-grid enthusiasts seeking reliable power for fieldwork, emergencies, or remote adventures, delivering premium performance at a more accessible price point. Designed for…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a stark warning about a surge in Chinese-made signal jammers being smuggled into the United States, raising concerns for drone operators, particularly law enforcement and first responders, reports The Washington Times. According to a DHS statement, smuggling of these devices has skyrocketed by 830% since 2021, posing…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: charges against a drone pilot for allegedly interfering with a medical helicopter, potential cuts to the NASA ASRS report, and New York legislation restricting drone purchases by state agencies. Let’s dive in. Drone Pilot Charged in Texas A 64-year-old drone…
The change, detailed in an official announcement from DJI’s support forum, restricts drone rebinding, unbinding, and binding requests to the original account holder,
On June 10, 2025, DJI unveiled the Matrice 400, a flagship enterprise drone engineered for professionals in public safety, infrastructure inspection, and mapping. Boasting a 59-minute flight time and a 13.2-pound (6 kg) payload capacity, this drone sets a new standard for long-endurance missions, surpassing its predecessor, the Matrice 350 RTK. Unmatched Flight Performance The…
DJI, a global leader in drone technology, has unveiled two significant updates to enhance data security and user privacy: FlightHub 2 On-Premises and the 2025 Drone Security White Paper. These advancements, detailed in a recent DJI Viewpoints blog post, underscore the company’s commitment to empowering drone operators with robust control over sensitive data. FlightHub 2…
With the December 2025 deadline nearing, inaction could trigger an automatic ban on DJI drones, devastating DSPs and limiting first responders’ life-saving capabilities.
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video, I’ll demonstrate how to connect a DJI Mic transmitter directly to the RC Pro 2. The RC Pro 2 has a built-in microphone with acceptable audio quality, but for higher-quality recordings, you may want to invest in a DJI Mic. You don’t need to…
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