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Wingcopter

Wingcopter LiDAR, Man Accused of Breaking TFR, Pelican 2, Skyebrowse Interior Update

We have five stories for you. As we hit our 300th week, we'll cover Wingcopter's new LiDAR unit, a Baltimore man facing felonies for flying over NFL

Greg ReverdiauFeb 14

DJI

DJI Mini 5 Pro Leak Reveals Game-Changing Features Below 250g

A newly leaked promotional image of the DJI Mini 5 Pro has surfaced, suggesting significant technological advancements while maintaining the crucial sub-250-gram weight class. The Spanish-language marketing material, first shared on social media platform X, reveals several noteworthy upgrades including LiDAR sensors and a potential one-inch camera sensor. READ MORE: DJI Mini 5 Pro Rumors…

Haye KestelooFeb 13

Wingcopter

Wingcopter’s New LiDAR Drone Can Survey 37 Miles in One Flight

Wingcopter, the German drone manufacturer behind the FAA certification-pending Wingcopter 198, announced its expansion into long-range LiDAR surveying solutions at Geo Week 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The company’s proven eVTOL platform will now carry advanced laser scanning systems designed for power line, pipeline, railway, and road inspection, as well as mapping terrain and vegetation in…

Haye KestelooFeb 11

DJI

DJI Flip – DJI’s Weirdest Drone! (But You’re Gonna Love It! )

Here I have one of the weirdest-looking drones that I’ve ever held in my hands: the DJI Flip. It’s a new drone from DJI. It’s sub 250 grams; it flies by

Mikhail SvilanovFeb 6

Ukraine

Germany Expands Ukraine Support with Advanced AI-Powered Drone Systems

Germany has significantly expanded its military support to Ukraine through the delivery of sophisticated AI-powered drone systems, marking a new phase

Haye KestelooFeb 3

DJI

Leaked DJI Air 4 Prototype Reveals Design Similarities with Mavic 4

In a significant development for the drone industry, a crashed prototype of what appears to be the DJI Air 4 has surfaced, offering the first glimpse of DJI’s next-generation consumer drone. The image, shared by reliable drone industry watcher Jasper Ellens, reveals notable design elements that align with the upcoming DJI Mavic 4. Design Evolution…

Haye KestelooFeb 1

DJI

Fresh DJI Mavic 4 Pro leak: camera specs, smart features

Another round of DJI Mavic 4 Pro specs have leaked online, giving us further insight into the upcoming Mavic’s camera package and a range of features we haven’t come across before. The leak comes from well-known DJI leaker, @OsitaLV on X, with what looks to be confirmation from @JasperEllens in a quote post, adding, “Some…

Josh SpiresJan 10

United States

Agri Spray Drones, EAVision team up to support rural America

North American agricultural drone distributor and specialist, Agri Spray Drones has signed a partnership with drone manufacturer EAVision.

Josh SpiresJan 2

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