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DJI

GoPro Max 2 Prototype Leak: Ready to Battle DJI’s Osmo 360?

GoPro Max 2, the long-awaited successor to the 2019 GoPro Max, just surfaced on a Chinese marketplace, spilling some tantalizing clues about

Rafael SuárezJul 29

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DJI

Lithuania’s Sky Fortress: Ukrainian Drone Detection Tech Lands in 2026

Lithuania is gearing up to deploy Sky Fortress, a Ukrainian-developed acoustic drone detection system, starting in 2026 to bolster its defenses

Rafael SuárezJul 29

Skydio

Syracuse Drone Program Ignites Fierce Debate on Privacy and Safety

Syracuse police’s autonomous drone rollout for every 911 call has ignited a firestorm, with 79% of locals voting no in fiery comments. Syracuse, New York’s proposed “Drone as First Responder” program has sparked unprecedented public opposition, with 67% of community feedback opposing the Syracuse Police Department’s (SPD) plan to deploy autonomous drones for 911 calls,…

Haye KestelooJul 29

DJI

Drone Pilots Beware: Proposed MA Rules Could Ground Your Flights Near Key Sites

If you’re a drone pro relying on Chinese tech, listen up—new MA proposals could ban sales and restrict ops, igniting debates on safety vs. innovation. Massachusetts legislators are advancing multiple bills to impose stricter regulations on drones, citing vulnerabilities in federal oversight that could endanger airfields, military bases, and schools. A recent hearing by the…

Haye KestelooJul 29

DJI

Anchorage Police Unleash Drones to Curb Violent Encounters

Drones are taking flight over Anchorage, and they’re not just for hobbyists anymore—police are using them to defuse deadly standoffs. The Anchorage Police Department is scaling up its drone program, extending their use from specialized units to general patrol officers, a move aimed at improving officer safety and reducing violent interactions with the public. According…

Haye KestelooJul 28

Insta360

Insta360’s Antigravity Drone Shocks DJI with 360-Degree Revolution

Tired of DJI’s grip on drones? Insta360’s Antigravity just dropped a sub-249g, 8K 360-degree game-changer to shake up the skies. Insta360 has launched Antigravity, a new drone brand that introduces the world’s first 360-degree drone in a sub-249g (under 0.55 pounds) form factor with 8K resolution, aiming to blend immersive capture with intuitive flight. This…

Haye KestelooJul 28

Auterion

Pentagon’s $50M AI Drone Surge Thwarts Russia’s UAV Threat in Ukraine

Drones that think for themselves? The Pentagon’s $50M deal with Auterion is supercharging Ukraine’s skies with 33,000 AI-powered strike kits by year-end. The Pentagon has partnered with US-German software developer Auterion to deliver 33,000 AI-powered Skynode S modules to Ukraine, enhancing its drone capabilities to counter Russia’s escalating UAV attacks. This $50 million contract, reported…

Haye KestelooJul 27

DJI

Affordable 90mm Lens for DJI Inspire 3: Insane Parallax and Safety – Don’t Miss This Steal!

Imagine getting helicopter-like parallax on your DJI drone without the hassle—enter the awesome Viltrox 90mm, but here’s what you need to know before buying. The Viltrox 90mm for DJI DL, aka the DJI Inspire 3 and Ronin 4D, is out and it is awesome. But there’s a couple of things you need to know. One…

Jake SloanJul 26

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