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DJI Mavic 4 Pro Rumors: April Release, 52-min Flight Time, 100MP Sensor
Following yesterday’s interesting DJI Matrice 4T leak, another leak has surfaced, this time for the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. This latest insight gives us a second look at already seen key specs of DJI’s next-generation flagship consumer drone, further confirming…
DJI Matrice 4T Leaks Raise Questions About Product Strategy
Newly leaked images suggest DJI is developing a Matrice 4T drone that appears to be based on the DJI Mavic 3 platform rather than an entirely new design. The images, shared by historically-reliable DJI leaker OsitaLV, show what looks like…
Drone Industry Pioneer Romeo Durscher Receives First-Ever LEDA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has awarded its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to Romeo Durscher, recognizing his transformative contributions to drone technology in public safety operations. The prestigious honor, presented on December 30, 2024, acknowledges Durscher’s pivotal role in…
Advanced Notice NPRM, More Drone Show Troubles, and More DJI Flip Leaks.
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you: first up, the Department of Commerce has released an advanced notice NPRM, more drone show troubles, and more DJI Flip leaks. Department of Commerce Advanced Notice NPRM…
FAA Expands No-Drone Zones Over Hudson Yards and Critical Infrastructure Sites
The Federal Aviation Administration has significantly expanded temporary flight restrictions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) across New York City and surrounding areas, including a new restriction over Manhattan’s Hudson Yards development near Teterboro Airport that will remain in effect until…
Ukraine’s Million-Drone Army: How Consumer Tech Revolutionized Modern Warfare
Ukraine’s bold initiative to deploy one million First Person View (FPV) drones in 2024 has fundamentally transformed the nature of modern combat, bringing warfare into the era of converted consumer technology. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ambitious announcement in late 2023 marked…
US Commerce Department Weighs Comprehensive Chinese Drone Restrictions
The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to consider new rules that could significantly restrict or ban Chinese-made drones in the American market, citing mounting national security concerns over potential remote access and data manipulation capabilities. The announcement, made today, marks…
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. The partnership will see the company’s range of drones hit the North American market, giving farmers another option to choose from. Agri…
Prison Drone Incidents Surge Tenfold, Exposing Critical Security Gaps
Prison drone incursions have reached alarming new heights in England and Wales, with officials recording 1,296 incidents in just the first ten months of 2024 – marking a startling tenfold increase since 2020 . The data, revealed through a Freedom…
DJI Plans Massive New R&D Hub in Ambitious Shenzhen Expansion
DJI, the global leader in consumer drone technology, is set to significantly expand its presence in Shenzhen with plans for a new global headquarters dedicated to intelligent aviation systems according to recent announcements from Shenzhen municipal authorities. The ambitious project…
Drone Technology Leads to Discovery of Smuggling Tunnel Near Yuma Border
Mexican law enforcement officials uncovered an unfinished cross-border tunnel during a joint surveillance operation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of drone technology in border security operations. The discovery was announced by the State Public Secretary…
China’s 1,322lb-thrust drone engine passes ignition test
China’s Aero Engine Corporation has achieved a significant milestone by successfully igniting its turbofan drone engine for the first time. The engine took the company less than eight months from the initial design to the successful ignition. The news of…