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Skydio’s Ascend 2023: A Pioneering Leap in Drone Tech
A revolutionary drone event is taking to the skies on September 20, 2023, at 10 am PST. Dubbed “Ascend 2023,” this virtual affair from Skydio promises to be more than a standard technology conference. Here’s why every drone enthusiast should…
DJI Air 3 Active Track: Ultimate Test & Tips Video
Every single shot you’ll see in this video, including all these right now, was recorded on the DJI Air 3 in Active Track mode, meaning it was in fully autonomous tracking mode. I’ve been using it over the past month…
DJI Air 3 FULL ActiveTrack Flight – Fully Autonomous!
All right, so this is the benchmark that we’ve run with pretty much every single drone that’s come out within the past couple of years – a full Active Track flight. So in this video, we’re going to be testing…
Chinese DJI Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland’s Enforcement
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
DJI Mavic 3 Pro FULL ActiveTrack Flight With New Lens
Alright, so I have an idea. With the new DJI Mavic 3 Pro, you can now use Active Track, Spotlight, and Point of Interest with the 70-millimeter medium tele lens. So, in this video, we’re going to do a full…
High-Tech Policing: SAPD’s Drone as First Responder Program
San Antonio Police Department is nurturing a burgeoning drone policing program, aiming to establish it as an official unit eventually. The program leverages automated drones as first responders, a futuristic vision conceptualized by the police chief. Let’s dive into this…
The REAL Reason They Want to Ban DJI!
Well, they are trying to ban your DJI drones again, and this time it’s a little more concerning. They claim it’s in the name of National Security, but I think I have actually figured out why they are pushing even…
Long Beach to Fly High with $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal Drone
Eyeing an upgrade to their search and rescue operations, the City of Long Beach, New Jersey, has applied for a grant to secure an unmanned aircraft system, specifically a $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal drone. Triggered by the community’s concerns over…
Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA
In an attempt to strengthen national security, two US senators, Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Mark Warner (Democrat), have introduced a new proposal to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from purchasing or utilizing drones made in China. This bipartisan proposition…
Skydio Soars with Groundbreaking BVLOS Approval in Japan
Skydio, the leading American drone manufacturer, has been given an unprecedented green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to conduct drone operations remotely and beyond the operator’s line of sight (BVLOS) across the nation. This approval signifies one…
Response to Proposed DJI Ban, House Bill 2864, and the Countering CCP Drones Act
You may already be aware of the ongoing attempts to restrict the use of DJI drones in the United States. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged this year as House Bill H2864. This legislation, proposed under…
This proposed DJI Ban is serious and you need to act now!
Alright, so a couple of months ago, I made a video talking about how DJI was being banned here in Florida for use with search and rescue workers and law enforcement. In the video, I said if we weren’t careful…