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And so the battle begins. DJI just sued the FCC. And while that sounds dramatic and exciting, let’s slow down and come back to reality for just a minute. There’s a lot of noise around this lawsuit right now. My goal today isn’t to get you all fired up — it’s to get you informed.…
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, New York is reinforcing its airspace. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $17.2 million in federal funding has been awarded to four key public safety agencies through the Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program. The goal is clear: detect, identify, track and, if necessary, mitigate…
The Wilmington Police Department is quietly building one of the more capable local police drone programs in North Carolina, and this week it gave WWAY3 a closer look at the aircraft helping officers respond faster and safer. Front and center was the Avata, a compact FPV that looks more like something from a racing league…
Amazon is bringing its Prime Air drone delivery service to Chicago’s south suburbs this summer, and the company wants to introduce itself to the neighbors first. As Patch reports, a free community meet-and-greet is scheduled for Monday, March 2 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, where residents can see a static MK30 drone up close…
A 76 year old woman with Alzheimer’s walked out of her home into a cold Colorado evening. Within 24 minutes, a drone had found her standing in live traffic. That is not a futuristic concept. It happened last week in Commerce City. Drone as First Responder Moves Fast On February 17, just before 7pm, the…
UC Irvine researchers discovered FlyTrap, a physical attack that defeats autonomous drone tracking using an ordinary umbrella. Tested on the DJI Mini 4 Pro, DJI Neo, and HoverAir X1, the technique redirects drones close enough to capture with a net or force to crash — no jamming required.
In a classroom filled with propellers, lithium batteries, and big ambition, a deputy sheriff is quietly shaping the next generation of drone pilots, as Leader Call reports. In Smith County, John Darden wears two uniforms. One carries a badge from the Smith County Sheriff’s Department. The other is less visible but just as powerful: instructor.…
We take a look at the two most popular 3D printed cases for the DJI Neo 2 on MakerWorld — a modular hinged box with expansion modules for goggles and controllers, and a minimalist Case Plus perfect for tossing in a backpack or bike bag.
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