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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.…
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…
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.
In a revealing post on X by DJI watcher Jasper Ellens , a new image of the highly anticipated DJI Mavic 4 Pro showcases a mysterious sensor integrated on one of its propeller arms. The discovery, highlighted with a red circle in Ellens’ post, has sparked speculation about whether this sensor represents LiDAR technology similar…
The Freefly Astro Max is the latest addition to Freefly Systems’ lineage of compact industrial drones, officially unveiled on February 20, 2025. Designed to tackle demanding jobs with ease, this drone boasts double the payload capacity and 60% more thrust compared to its predecessors, making it a standout in the industrial drone market. Whether it’s…
In a significant advancement for drone technology, MIT researchers have developed MiFly, a groundbreaking system that enables drones to navigate autonomously in indoor, low-visibility environments using radio frequency (RF) waves. Announced by MIT News, this innovation tackles a longstanding challenge in the drone industry: reliable indoor navigation without reliance on GPS, computer vision, or li
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
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…
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