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Quick update today: Another high quality picture of the DJI Mavic 4 showed itself this morning. It appears to be the official picture that will be used for the box of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. It is the first picture of the Mavic 4, if you don’t count the software renderings that were probably…
DJI has released a new firmware update for its innovative DJI Flip drone, according to a recent announcement on the official DJI forum. While the March 27th, 2025 update primarily addresses “some known issues,” it provides an opportunity to examine what sets this unique aircraft apart in DJI’s expanding drone lineup. What’s New in the…
Canadian aerospace company AVSS (Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions) completed third-party testing requirements for its PRS-M30 parachute recovery
Mastering Drone Control: What A $25 Mini Drone Taught Me that helped me fly better my other drones. Hello fellow drone pilots! Here we are again
Dublin-based drone delivery startup Manna has announced a fresh $30 million funding round, valuing the company at over $150 million, while making the bold claim that it’s the only drone delivery service currently turning a profit on each delivery. The company, which primarily delivers coffee and other small items in select Dublin suburbs, is challenging…
Have you ever dreamed of shooting car commercials? Well, I have great news for you: I’m telling you how I entered into the car videographic world.
The city of Dublin, Ohio is setting a new benchmark for emergency response with the deployment of four autonomous drones capable of reaching incidents within 90 seconds. According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Drone First Responders program will be the largest of its kind in central Ohio when it takes flight this spring, representing a…
First, DJI takes the Department of Defense to court over its Chinese military company label. Second, the popular DJI Mini 4 Pro gets a huge update
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