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Did you know that in the United States, failing to register your drone could result in a fine of up to $10,000? Don’t take the risk. In the next few minutes, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of registering your drone in 2025. While registering your drone might seem daunting, it’s straightforward, and I’ll…
Today, we’re conducting our first Active Track flight with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro at my usual testing area for drones I review. Although I haven’t used Active Track yet, I already have thoughts about how this drone will perform. Initial Setup and Impressions Let’s start with the screen recording. The drone’s subject focus tracking…
Today, I’m conducting a simple test to compare the active track performance of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro and the Air 3S. I’ve noticed that the Mavic 4 Pro’s active track response is sluggish, as seen in videos like DC Rainmaker’s gauntlet test. When swiping on the screen to direct the drone, the Mavic 4…
In a groundbreaking move for the drone industry, Norway is advancing offshore oil platform inspections with a permanently installed DJI Dock drone system on the Edvard Grieg platform, operated by Aker BP ASA. Pilots in Stavanger, located 112 miles (180 kilometers) onshore, remotely control the drone to enhance safety and efficiency, marking a significant leap…
Lockheed Martin and IBM’s Red Hat have teamed up to unleash a new breed of drone swarms that could make even the most grizzled genera
Who says you need a pretty face to steal the spotlight? The DJI Flip, the drone I’ve lovingly dubbed the “ugly duckling” of the skies, just crash-landed
Dear Elon Musk, As a reporter who has covered the drone industry for nine years, first with DroneDJ, now with DroneXL, I’m writing to you on behalf of drone professionals, recreational pilots, and first responders. The U.S. drone sector faces a crisis, and we believe you—through your leadership at SpaceX, Tesla, X, and xAI—are the…
President Donald Trump’s upcoming executive orders, set to be signed next week, may drastically alter the U.S. drone market by potentially banning Chinese-made drones from companies like DJI and Autel. According to a recent Washington Post report, these orders aim to address national security concerns while boosting domestic drone production, a move that could affect…
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