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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
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, 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…
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
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…
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,…
The innovative DJI Ronin 4D 6K cinema camera has received a substantial $1,700 price reduction, bringing this professional filmmaking tool into a more accessible price bracket. The all-in-one camera system, which originally retailed for $6,699, is now available for $4,999 on both DJI’s official website and Amazon—representing a 25% discount on one of the industry’s…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a proceeding to explore commercial technologies that would complement the Global Positioning System (GPS), acknowledging the technology’s vulnerability to disruption despite its crucial role in America’s economic and national security infrastructure. FCC Seeks to Address GPS Vulnerabilities The FCC announced today (March 27, 2025) that it h
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