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The San Antonio City Council has voted 8-2 to green-light Amazon’s ambitious plan to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service from its East Side warehouse, marking a significant step forward for drone technology in the region. Despite opposition from Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Council Member Teri Castillo, who reportedly raised concerns about safety and…
In a groundbreaking shift for the drone industry, researchers in Beijing have developed a robotic arm that outpaces human master technicians, transforming a military drone production line with unprecedented precision. A study published by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, highlights how this innovation drills…
Today, DJI unveiled the DJI Matrice 400, an enterprise drone platform engineered for long-endurance missions like search and rescue, power line inspections, and large-scale mapping. With a 59-minute flight time, enhanced obstacle avoidance, and a 13.2-pound payload capacity, this drone sets a new benchmark for professionals. DJI’s official release highlights its cutting-edge features, promising sa
In a rare departure from reviewing DJI drones, today I’m exploring the Potensic Atom 2, a drone gaining traction on YouTube with plenty of positive feedback. A shout-out to my brother, Eddie Nunez, whose impressive video of this drone sparked my interest. When Potensic offered me a chance to try it, I was eager to…
I’m sharing a video about DJI’s recently launched DJI Mavic 4 Pro and the new RC Pro 2 controller. We’ll take the DJI Mini 4 Pro for a test flight
Drone enthusiasts and professionals can now elevate their flying experience with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro firmware update V01.00.0200, released around June 7, 2025, as highlighted by community member Mauro Tandoi on X. Note: the DJI Mavic 4 Pro firmware update V01.00.0200 was released on June 5th. This update reportedly introduces key enhancements to flight…
The photography world is abuzz with the upcoming Hasselblad X2D 100C II, a medium-format mirrorless camera featuring advanced DJI LiDAR autofocus technology. This collaboration, following DJI’s acquisition of Hasselblad, promises to transform image capture for photographers seeking precision. The news, detailed in a recent TechRadar article, highlights how DJI’s expertise elevates Hasselblad’s hig
On June 5, 2025, Walmart announced the expansion of its drone delivery service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa, becoming the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. With over 150,000 successful deliveries since 2021, this move highlights Walmart’s push to revolutionize retail through rapid,…
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