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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

Haye KestelooMay 28

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…

Haye KestelooMay 16

A Canadian soldier disassembles a drone following an Arctic training exercise. Photo credit: Cole Burston / AFP

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,…

Haye KestelooMay 10

DJI

DJI Ronin 4D 6K Now Available at 25% Discount: Cinema-Grade Production at a New Price Point

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…

Haye KestelooApr 4

Russia

FCC Launches Inquiry into GPS Alternatives as Drone Industry Highlights Positioning Technology’s Critical Role

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

Haye KestelooMar 27

Drone Inspection

Flyability’s Smart Return-to-Home Ushers Elios 3 Toward Autonomous Inspections

Flyability has rolled out Smart Return-to-Home (Smart RTH), a feature that promises to redefine how pilots operate the Elios 3 drone in punishing environments. Unveiled recently on Flyability’s site, this update taps into the drone’s onboard autonomy and LiDAR to calculate and execute the shortest, safest return path—without forcing pilots to retrace their steps manually.…

Haye KestelooMar 27

DJI

DJI Air 3S – LONGTERM REVIEW After 6 Months Of Flying!

I’ve been flying the DJI Air 3S for several months now, racking up a ton of flights across various conditions—sunny days, windy afternoons, and a few night missions. As a mid-range drone launched in late 2024, the Air 3S is positioned between the compact Mini series and the premium Mavic lineup, promising a blend of…

Mihail SvilenovMar 23

DJI

DJI Dock 3, Matrice 4D, 4TD leaks hours ahead of launch

An European retailer has leaked the DJI Dock 3 hours before its set to launch. Giving insight into its features and the DJI Matrice 4D and 4TD.

Josh SpiresFeb 27

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