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$12M for Inspired Flight, Anzu V3.8, ACSL’s Controller & Payload, Mini 5 Pro Price Leaks
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. There are four stories this week: Inspired Flight has secured significant funding, Anzu Robotics released version 3.8, Japanese drone maker ACSL announced new gear, and there’s a pricing leak for the DJI Mini…
Venezuela uses Armed Drones, Bans Civilian Drones
There is a strange and deeply ironic silence in the skies over Venezuela today. Just as the government proudly showcases its new fleet of locally-assembled, missile-capable combat drones, it has slammed the door shut on every single civilian pilot in…
100‑Minute Hover: Angel Aerial’s Trio Scout Brings NDAA‑Compliant Endurance to U.S. Public Safety
Angel Aerial Systems has released the Trio Scout, a lightweight, compact, and ultra‑quiet tricopter manufactured in Ohio, designed to deliver 100 minutes of hover, a 40× EO zoom paired with a 640×480 thermal camera, and NDAA‑compliant component sourcing for agency…
Insurance Drones in Massachusetts Are Secretly Inspecting Your Home
Imagine you’re in your backyard, enjoying a quiet Saturday. You look up and see a drone hovering over your property. As a droner, your first reaction might be curiosity. But what if that drone isn’t a hobbyist? What if it’s…
Drone Pilot Sentenced for Unauthorized Flights Over Cape Canaveral Space Force Base
A drone pilot has been sentenced for illegally flying over Cape Canaveral Space Force Base and capturing hundreds of unauthorized images and videos of sensitive U.S. military infrastructure. According to National Post, 71-year-old Xiao Guang Pan, a Chinese-born Canadian from…
Russian Surveillance Drones Over German Supply Routes Raise Security Concerns
Russia or its proxies are allegedly flying surveillance drones over military supply corridors in eastern Germany used by the U.S. and its allies, according to U.S. and Western officials cited by the New York Times. The drone flights, concentrated in…
DJI Launches Mic 3: Ultralight Wireless Microphone Boosts Audio for Drone Creators
DJI, renowned for its civilian drones and imaging tech, has unveiled the DJI Mic 3, a compact wireless microphone that promises superior sound capture for content creators, including those pairing it with drone footage. This latest addition to the OsmoAudio…
DJI Mini 5 Pro retail box leak shows bundle with DJI RC 2 smart controller
A retail box image circulating on social media appears to show the DJI Mini 5 Pro packaged with the DJI RC 2 controller featuring a built‑in screen, reinforcing ongoing leak coverage from DroneXL’s DJI Rumors hub and reporting from Jasper…
DJI Osmo 360 vs Insta360 X5: A Real-World Comparison
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. In today’s video, we’re comparing the new DJI Osmo 360 against the Insta360 X5. This isn’t an overly technical breakdown, and it’s not from a 360 expert perspective. The focus is a…
DJI Dock 3 & Matrice 4TD: FULLY Autonomous Drone System!
Autonomous drone operations have always sounded like the future—until now. With DJI’s brand-new DJI Dock 3 and the next-generation Matrice 4TD series, we’re witnessing a complete shift in how drones are deployed, controlled, and managed in the real world to…
Minnetonka First Responder Arrives in 60 Seconds. It’s a Drone.
When you call 911, the minutes it takes for police or paramedics to arrive can feel like an eternity. But in the city of Minnetonka, Minnesota, a new first responder is arriving on scene in seconds, and it doesn’t drive…
ACSL Debuts TAITEN Smart Controller, Elevates SAMO Thermal Payload, and Partners with Teledyne FLIR
ACSL, Japan’s top drone manufacturer, has announced the release of the TAITEN Smart Controller—an NDAA-compliant remote with a 7-inch integrated display—alongside major enhancements to its SAMO thermal payload and a new collaboration with Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR® Program. The…