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DJI Mavic 4 Pro: 5 Reasons to Reconsider Buying this Camera Drone
Today, we’ll discuss five factors that might deter you from purchasing the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro camera drone. Disclaimer: I believe this drone is exceptional and the best foldable drone DJI has ever produced. If you’re unfamiliar with its…
The Zen of Drone Flying: Learning Patience Through Technology
Hello fellow pilots! How are you today? How was your morning routine? The coffee, the sending the kids to school, the morning fly? My path to Drone-Zen-Nirvana For me, I try to follow the same path I started years ago:…
Why Real Estate Agents Think Drone Photos Should Cost $20 (And How to Educate Them)
Hello fellow pilots! How are you doing today? This article of today, let me tell you, is harder to write for one very specific and special condition that I have and I CAN BET that no other writer on DroneXL.co…
Arrive AI Goes Public on NASDAQ: A New Era for Autonomous Delivery Networks
On May 15, 2025, Arrive AI, an autonomous delivery network headquartered in Indianapolis, officially lists its shares on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ARAI, marking a pivotal milestone for the automated logistics industry. This direct listing, announced from Indianapolis,…
Trump Administration Advances BVLOS and Section 2209 Drone Rules, Boosting U.S. Commercial Drone Industry
On May 14, 2025, the Trump Administration moved two pivotal drone regulations—Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and Section 2209 critical infrastructure protections—to the White House for review, signaling a push to strengthen U.S. leadership in commercial drone technology.…
Skydio X10 Drone Crash in NYC: Battery Connector Failure Sparks Safety Concerns
On May 12, 2025, a Skydio X10 drone operated by the New York Police Department (NYPD) crashed and caught fire on the roof of the 71st Police Precinct in Brooklyn, raising questions about drone safety and reliability. According to a…
Drone Used in Foiled ISIS Attack on U.S. Military Base Sparks Security Concerns
A 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, was arrested on May 13, 2025, for plotting a mass shooting at a U.S. military base in Warren, Michigan, using a drone for reconnaissance, according to a Justice Department…
The Never-Ending Need For More Storage When You Fly Drones
Hello fellow pilots! I hope you are ready for all your new storage capacities, because the way things are looking, we are going to need MORE. When I started in photography it was the year 1997. In that same year…
Why The DJI Mavic 4 Pro Will Change My Life As A Drone Pilot
The new DJI Mavic 4 Pro was released today and everybody is hyped about what this 2-pound bird can do for you. Is it going to be the 360-degree rotating gimbal for infinity shoots that we used to do on…
How Drone Flying Changed My Life: Lessons From Above
Hello fellow drone pilots! I hope you’re excited today. I know for many of us, it’s an exhilarating moment whenever our friends at DJI release a new flagship bird. And of course, we’re all thinking: How fast can I get…
University of Kentucky Tests Medical Drone Deliveries in Rural Appalachia
The University of Kentucky is pioneering a new approach to healthcare access by testing drone deliveries of medical supplies in rural Appalachia. This pilot study, a collaboration between the University’s Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard, the USA…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro – Comprehensive Review + Test Results
DJI’s new flagship drone, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, has finally arrived, and many of you are wondering if the hype is justified. If you’re into drones and have been on social media over the past four months, it’s been…
