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Trump’s Executive Orders Cast Shadow Over DJI Drones in the U.S.
On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two Executive Orders aimed at bolstering U.S. drone security and innovation, potentially jeopardizing the future of Chinese-made DJI drones. These orders, detailed in a White House fact sheet, seek to reduce…
Morgan Stanley: Tesla Could Revolutionize U.S. Drone Manufacturing
Morgan Stanley has proposed that Tesla could become a major force in drone manufacturing, potentially addressing a critical gap in the U.S. industry. While Tesla has not confirmed any plans to enter the sector, the investment bank reportedly believes the…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro First Full ActiveTrack Flight – Way Too Cautious!
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.…
Elon Musk, the U.S. Drone Industry Needs Your Vision to Soar
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…
Trump’s New Orders Likely To Ban Chinese DJI Drones, Impacting Pilots And Drone Industry
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…
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…
Trump Administration Advances BVLOS and Section 2209 Drone Rules, Boosting U.S. Commercial Drone Industry
On May 14, 2025, the Trump Administration moved two pivotal drone regulations—Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and Section 2209 critical infrastructure protections—to the White House for review, signaling a push to strengthen U.S. leadership in commercial drone technology.…
Skydio X10 Drone Crash in NYC: Battery Connector Failure Sparks Safety Concerns
On May 12, 2025, a Skydio X10 drone operated by the New York Police Department (NYPD) crashed and caught fire on the roof of the 71st Police Precinct in Brooklyn, raising questions about drone safety and reliability. According to a…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Most Leaked Drone Ever Released With Game-Changing Features
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone will go down in history as the most leaked DJI drone ever, with months of rumors, images, and specs flooding the internet (thank you, Jasper Ellens!) before its official debut on May 13, 2025.…
How to Explain to Your Partner That You NEED Another Drone: A Relationship Survival Guide
Hello fellow drone pilots! I hope this article finds you seated and in good spirits. Let’s start at the beginning. As I write this article, a live DJ Tiësto set from 2003 plays through my headphones. I don’t know if…
DJI Unveils Mavic 4 Pro with “Spin Your World” Teaser: Launch Set for May 13, 2025
DJI has officially teased the Mavic 4 Pro, marking a historic moment as the company reveals the actual drone in a teaser for the first time, likely due to the numerous leaks that have circulated in recent months. Shared via…
Skydio’s Drone as First Responder Center Revolutionizes Public Safety Training in Atlanta
In a groundbreaking move for public safety, Skydio has partnered with the Atlanta Police Foundation to launch America’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) Center of Excellence at the newly opened Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Announced on Skydio’s…