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DJI Retires Phantom 4, DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, SiFly Releases New Drones, ‘Flying Squirrel’ Drone
DJI officially ends the Phantom line, SiFly releases two new drones, the Q250 and Q12, more leaks emerge about the DJI Mavic 4, and researchers
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U.S. Army’s Bold Drone Surge by 2026 Signals New Era in Warfare
The U.S. Army is charging toward a future dominated by drones, with a groundbreaking plan to equip every combat division with approximately 1,000 unmanned systems by the end of 2026, according to a memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This seismic shift, reported by Business Insider, draws inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-driven battlefield tactics and aims…
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SiFly Q12 Drone Challenges DJI with Record-Breaking Range and Endurance
On May 1, 2025, SiFly, a Santa Clara-based startup, unveiled its Q12 drone, a game-changer poised to rival DJI’s dominance in the commercial drone market. With a 90-mile range and three-hour flight time, the Q12 promises to redefine long-range missions for drone professionals and public safety teams, offering a U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant alternative amid growing concerns…
Skydio
Skydio’s Drone as First Responder Center Revolutionizes Public Safety Training in Atlanta
In a groundbreaking move for public safety, Skydio has partnered with the Atlanta Police Foundation to launch America’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) Center of Excellence at the newly opened Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Announced on Skydio’s blog, this state-of-the-art facility equips first responders—police, fire, EMS, and E-911—with cutting-edge drone technology to…
DJI
Drone Captures Heart-Wrenching SOS from Texas Detainees Facing Deportation
On April 28, 2025, a Reuters drone hovering over the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, recorded a chilling scene: 31 men in red and orange jumpsuits formed the letters “SOS” in a dirt courtyard, pleading for help amid fears of deportation to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison. This vivid distress signal, reportedly captured 200…
Amazon
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Kansas City: A Game-Changer for Urban Logistics
Kansas City is on the verge of a logistics revolution as Amazon eyes the metro for its Prime Air drone delivery service, according to an exclusive report by The Kansas City Star. The retail giant, founded by Jeff Bezos, has secured permitting approval from the City Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment to…
Firmware Update
Beacon Now Compatible With Original Hover Air X1 (Firmware Update)
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, I’m sharing a quick update for original Hover Air X1 owners. The drone is now fully
DJI
DJI Phantom 4 Takes Final Flight as Iconic Drone Line Officially Ends
On April 28, 2025, DJI announced the end of an era, quietly retiring its legendary Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced drones, marking the official close of the Phantom lineup that redefined aerial photography. According to DJI’s support page, the last Phantom rolled off production lines in May 2018, with service for these final…
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