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DJI Terra 5.0 Update Introduces Photorealistic 3D Gaussian Splatting for Enhanced Drone-Based Mapping
DJI Enterprise released version 5.0.0 of its DJI Terra software today, incorporating photorealistic 3D Gaussian Splatting to produce highly realistic digital twins from drone imagery. This update accelerates LiDAR and multispectral data processing while integrating a seamless hardware-software workflow, addressing…
Alameda County Launches Drone as First Responder Program to Boost Public Safety and Efficiency
In a dramatic chase last September near 165th Avenue in San Leandro, a suspect fleeing a suspected domestic violence incident jumped fences and hid in a backyard under a box—until a drone tracked his movements in real time, guiding officers…
Build Your Own MicroPython Drone for Under $55: The Ultimate DIY Guide
Picture this: you’re chilling in your backyard, sipping a cold one, when a tiny drone you built with your own hands zips overhead at full speed. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, wake up, because the pyDrone from 01Studio makes…
Drones Zap Weeds from the Sky: The Future of Pasture Management
Drones are no longer just for epic aerial shots or helping your neighbor’s lost guinea pig. They’re revolutionizing agriculture, and the latest buzz is their role in pasture weed management. At the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center, researchers…
DJI’s 2025 Security White Paper: A Game-Changer for Drone Users
Hi everyone, how are you doing? DJI recently released its 2025 Security White Paper, a comprehensive document spanning over 70 pages of technical and policy details. This paper directly challenges the narrative that DJI drones pose a national security risk.…
Drone Pilot Reunites Lost Pets with Owners Despite Gunfire Risks
In Canton, Georgia, Mike Snyder from Top Gun Drone Services, uses advanced drones to locate missing pets, successfully reuniting many with their owners over the past 15 months. However, his service has faced dangerous encounters, with his drones shot at…
DJI Mavic & Pringles: Ukraine’s Drone War Game-Changer
In Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, ingenuity has turned everyday items into powerful weapons. Vadim Adamov, a soldier near Avdiivka in early 2024, packed a Pringles can with sulphate and plastic explosive, creating a makeshift bomb dropped by a DJI…
Russia Launches First Drone Operation Textbook for Schools, Targets 1 Million Operators by 2030
Russian drone manufacturer Geoscan announced the release of the country’s first school textbook on operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), now integrated into the federal curriculum for 8th and 9th graders. Published in partnership with Prosveshcheniye, Russia’s largest educational publisher, the…
FAA Admits Uncertainty on Drone Numbers in U.S. Airspace, Raising Safety Concerns
Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau revealed during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing that the agency lacks precise data on the number of drones operating in U.S. airspace at any given time, sparking concerns among drone professionals and recreational pilots. This…
2025 9th World Congress of Drones Officially Started in Shenzhen, Unveiling Low-Altitude Economy Innovation
The 9th World Congress of Drones 2025 officially commenced on Friday in Shenzhen, China, setting the international pace of development for unmanned aerial systems and low-altitude economic growth. The event, which runs from May 23 to 25, has attracted over…
Texas A&M Students See Future of Marine Drone Technology in Corpus Christi
More than 30 students from the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Harte Research Institute have just experienced a thrilling marine drone demonstration showcasing the critical application of unmanned aerial systems in coastal and marine science applications. The demonstration was held in…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Unavailable to Drone Pilots in the US
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is here. It’s sleek, it’s powerful, and it’s arguably the most advanced consumer drone DJI has ever released. But if you’re in the United States, you’ve probably already realized something: you can’t buy it. After…