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UDOT’s Drone-Powered Mission to Save Utah’s Red Canyon Arches
Picture this: two century-old arches, carved from southern Utah’s red rock, standing proud over State Route 12. These are the Red Canyon Arches
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Altitude Angel
DJI Matrice 400, Altitude Angels Detect & Avoid System, & Fire Academy Trainer Courses
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI unveils the new Matrice 400, Altitude Angel secures a US patent, and the National Fire Academy hosts a train-the-trainer course for local fire officials. Let’s dive in. DJI Unveils the Matrice 400 DJI has announced its latest enterprise drone,…
DJI
Hasselblad X2D 100C II Showcases DJI LiDAR Tech for Photographers
The photography world is abuzz with the upcoming Hasselblad X2D 100C II, a medium-format mirrorless camera featuring advanced DJI LiDAR autofocus technology. This collaboration, following DJI’s acquisition of Hasselblad, promises to transform image capture for photographers seeking precision. The news, detailed in a recent TechRadar article, highlights how DJI’s expertise elevates Hasselblad’s hig
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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. Initial Setup and Impressions Let’s start with the screen recording. The drone’s subject focus tracking…
DJI
DJI ROMO Blends Drone Tech with Home Cleaning
DJI, the titan of the drone industry, is proving its engineering talent stretches far beyond the skies. Known for dominating the drone market first with the Phantom, and now with the Mavic series, the company has now ventured into robot vacuum cleaners with the DJI ROMO, alongside earlier expansions into electric bike motors and self-driving…
Department of Transportation
NV5 Secures $10M Drone Mapping Contract to Boost North Carolina Infrastructure
NV5, a leader in tech-enabled engineering solutions, has landed a two-year, $10 million contract with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to deliver advanced drone-based geospatial services, enhancing infrastructure planning statewide. This deal leverages unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to improve accuracy and efficiency in transportation projects, signaling a growing role for dr
Amazon
Why Amazon’s MK30 Drones Crashed: Sensor Issues Exposed
On May 16, 2025, Bloomberg reported a significant setback for Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery program, as the company paused operations following two crashes of its MK30 delivery drones in December 2024. The incidents, attributed to faulty lidar sensors, have raised concerns among drone professionals and enthusiasts about the reliability of Amazon’s latest unmanned aerial…
Ukraine
NATO and Russia Race to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones Amid Rising Tensions
On May 9, 2025, Business Insider reported a high-stakes competition unfolding in the Arctic, where NATO countries and Russia are racing to develop drones capable of operating in one of the planet’s harshest environments. This technological showdown, driven by geopolitical tensions, underscores the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in modern warfare and surveillance,…
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