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DJI

SkyOps: Israeli Duo’s Drone Nav Revolution

This tech lets drones zip through Israel cityscapes, dodging buildings to deliver life-saving supplies in minutes. For our drone crew, it’s like upgrading

Rafael SuárezAug 20

DJI Mini 5 Pro leaked close up picture showing C0 label proving first drone under 249 grams with a 1 inch sensor.

DJI

BREAKING: DJI MINI 5 PRO Leak Shows C0 Label and reveals secret button

This article contains everything you’ll want to know about the DJI Mini 5 Pro. New and DroneXL-exclusive pre-release photos reveal some exciting new secrets I’ll will go through step by step. Will this Mini 5 be DJI’s best consumer drone ever developed? I actually think it has a good change to become ‘the one’ and…

Jasper EllensAug 13

DJI

Hasselblad X2D II Set for August 26 Launch with DJI LiDAR Autofocus Boost

Rumors point to Hasselblad unveiling its X2D II medium-format camera on August 26, 2025, featuring integrated LiDAR technology borrowed from DJI’s Ronin RS4 Pro gimbal to tackle longstanding autofocus challenges in the segment. This development promises faster, more reliable focusing, even in dim conditions, drawing from DJI’s expertise in drone and stabilization systems. LiDAR Integration…

Haye KestelooAug 11

DJI

DJI Terra 5.0 Update Introduces Photorealistic 3D Gaussian Splatting for Enhanced Drone-Based Mapping

DJI Enterprise released version 5.0.0 of its DJI Terra software today, incorporating photorealistic 3D Gaussian Splatting to produce highly realistic digital twins from drone imagery. This update accelerates LiDAR and multispectral data processing while integrating a seamless hardware-software workflow, addressing the needs of 3D reconstruction professionals in fields like surveying and urban plan

Haye KestelooJul 17

Wingtra

Wingtra Launches WingtraRAY Drone for Faster Surveying and Urban Flight Compliance

Swiss company Wingtra introduced the WingtraRAY, as a vertical takeoff and landing drone tailored for survey professionals seeking rapid data collection and simplified regulatory approvals. The drone enables users to map 100 hectares (250 acres) in just 10 minutes, marking a 40% speed increase over the previous WingtraOne GEN II model. Key Performance Capabilities WingtraRAY…

Haye KestelooJul 11

DJI

DJI FlyCart 100, Wingtra Teases New Drone, and Man Rescued From Flood by Drone

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI is releasing the FlyCart 100, an impressive drone; Wingtra is teasing a new drone; and a “Drones for Good” story. Let’s dive in. DJI FlyCart 100 Release DJI has launched the FlyCart 100, a robust drone capable of carrying…

Haye KestelooJul 4

DJI Enterprise

DJI FlyCart 100: The Drone That’ll Haul Your Couch and Your Midlife Crisis

DJI just dropped the FlyCart 100 (FC100), and it’s like they looked at every heavy-lift drone out there and said, “Hold my propeller, we’re going big

Rafael SuárezJul 1

DJI Enterprise

DJI FlyCart 100 Unveiled: Heavy-Lift Drone with 80kg Payload Redefines Cargo Logistics

DJI has launched the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100), marking a significant leap in heavy-lift cargo drone technology. Unveiled today, this flagship drone boasts an 80-kilogram (176-pound) payload capacity, targeting industrial, emergency, and logistical applications. Designed to operate in demanding environments, the FC100 promises to reshape cargo transportation with its advanced features, as announced

Haye KestelooJun 30

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