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Fisherman’s Drone Heroics Earn Him Free Swellpro Fisherman FD2 After Saving Girl in Pensacola
On May 15, 2025, a fisherman’s quick thinking and drone skills turned a dangerous situation into a life-saving mission on Pensacola Beach, Florida. Andrew Smith, a Pensacola local, used his Swellpro drone to rescue a young girl caught in a…
California Court Orders Chula Vista Police to Release Drone Videos, Setting Precedent for Transparency
A San Diego judge has mandated the release of 25 Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) drone videos from March 2021, ending a four-year legal battle led by La Prensa publisher Art Castañares. This landmark ruling, reported by CBS 8, requires…
Drone Dreams on a Dime: Snag the DJI Mini 4K for Just $249!
Hello fellow drone pilots and pilots-to-be… right now with this news that I’m bringing to you, if you don’t fly yet, you will fly soon! The drone world just got a whole lot more accessible, and I’m here to spill…
FAA Staff Exodus Threatens Drone Industry Growth and Regulatory Progress
A significant wave of resignations and retirements at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating uncertainty for the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) community, potentially disrupting critical regulatory processes and safety oversight that the drone industry relies on. According to a…
DJI Mic 3 Leak Hints at New Hardware as FCC Filings Reveal Upcoming Releases
DJI, a titan in the drone and camera accessory world, is making waves again with a slew of rumored releases. Just six months after the launch of the DJI Mic Mini—a compact, budget-friendly microphone currently retailing for $59 on Amazon—leaks…
China Halts Drone Sales to West While Supplying Russia, Ukraine Claims
On May 29, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of halting drone sales to Kyiv and other European nations while continuing to supply Russia, raising concerns for drone professionals and military operators relying on these technologies. According to a…
DJI M400 Drone Revealed: New Photos Showcase Advanced Features for Professionals
The DJI Matrice 400, also known as the DJI M400, a highly anticipated commercial drone from the leading manufacturer, has been making waves since its initial coverage earlier this year. Now, fresh photos shared on LinkedIn by Mickael Gay, CEO…
Black Hornet 3 Unleashed: US Army Adopts Nano-Drone for Covert Battlefield Insights
Nano-Drone news: The U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, fondly known as the “Big Red One,” recently took to X to show off their latest gadget: the Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 3. This little bird, weighing a mere 33 grams (less…
GHOST Drone: General Atomics’ Advanced Leap in Unmanned Aerial Technology
General Atomics has been awarded a tiny (compared with the normal numbers regarding weapons and planes) $99.2 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to develop the GHOST drone, an advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS) engineered for intelligence, surveillance,…
DJI Flip’s Dolly Zoom: A Cinematic Game-Changer for Creators
The dolly zoom is pure cinematic magic. First popularized by Alfred Hitchcock in 1958’s Vertigo, this technique creates a disorienting, perspective-warping effect by zooming in while dollying out (or vice versa), keeping the subject steady while the background stretches or…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro – Your Questions Answered
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro and DJI RC Pro 2 have been out for nearly two weeks, and I’ve received many questions about both the drone and the controller. I’ve created this…
Bridgeport Bolsters Public Safety Using Drones for Police and Fire Services
On May 27, 2025, Bridgeport, Connecticut, announced a pioneering initiative to integrate high-tech drones into its police and fire departments, aiming to enhance emergency response and public safety. Partnering with Flock Safety Group, the city is set to deploy fully…