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DJI Mavic 4 Pro Camera Concerns: Is the 100MP Sensor a Step Back for Filmmakers?
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s 100-megapixel camera has sparked excitement, but not all drone professionals are convinced it’s a leap forward. In a recent YouTube video, Alex Assenmacher of WetalkUAV raises critical concerns about the new sensor’s performance, suggesting the…
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…
Drone Used in Foiled ISIS Attack on U.S. Military Base Sparks Security Concerns
A 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, was arrested on May 13, 2025, for plotting a mass shooting at a U.S. military base in Warren, Michigan, using a drone for reconnaissance, according to a Justice Department…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s Electronic ND Filter Delayed, Not Included in Creator Combo
DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro, a new flagship drone for aerial cinematographers, promised a groundbreaking electronic Neutral Density (eND) filter, but DJI Rumors disclose that it’s been removed from the Creator Combo and delayed due to technical issues. This snap-on accessory,…
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.…
Israeli Military Modifies DJI Drones for Attacks and Surveillance in Gaza
An investigation by Al Jazeera’s Sanad verification agency reveals that the Israeli military has adapted commercial DJI drones to carry explosives and conduct surveillance in Gaza, targeting civilians and infrastructure. This development raises serious concerns for drone professionals about the…
DJI Retires Phantom 4, DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, SiFly Releases New Drones, ‘Flying Squirrel’ Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI officially ends the Phantom line, SiFly releases two new drones, the Q250 and Q12, more leaks emerge about the DJI Mavic 4, and researchers…
Ukrainian Drone Hero Survives Assassination Attempt, Exposing Russian Threats
On May 1, 2025, Ukrainian activist and drone fundraiser Serhii Sternenko narrowly escaped death in a targeted shooting in Kyiv, a bold assassination attempt thwarted by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU). The attack, linked to Russian intelligence, underscores the high…
Drone Crash Foils Meth Smuggling Plot at South Carolina Prison, Lands Three in Jail
A daring attempt to smuggle methamphetamine into a South Carolina federal prison using a drone ended in a spectacular failure when the device crashed, leading to multiyear prison sentences for the trio involved, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The…
DJI’s Drone Revolution Transforms Global Farming at Agrishow 2025
At Brazil’s Agrishow 2025, DJI Agriculture unveiled its fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, spotlighting a global surge in drone-powered farming that’s reshaping agriculture with precision and sustainability. With 400,000 DJI ag drones deployed worldwide by late 2024—a 90%…
Latvia Bolsters Ukraine with 1,500 Combat Drones in €2B International Push
On April 29, 2025, Latvia delivered a fresh batch of 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, a crucial step in a 12,000-unit commitment by Latvian manufacturers under the international drone coalition, as reported by Euromaidan Press. This shipment, part of a…