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DJI Power 2000 Emerges in FCC Listing: A New Titan in Portable Power?
A recent filing in the FCC database (FCC ID: SS3-DYM2000) has unveiled the existence of the DJI Power 2000, a device poised to elevate...
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Could Drones Deliver Your Prescription? MassDOT’s Tests Suggest It’s Possible
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is exploring a future where drones could deliver prescriptions directly to your door. This week, the department announced a series of successful test flights conducted in October 2024, delivering small packages in Lynn and Swampscott. Denise Garcia, acting director of MassDOT’s aeronautics division, told WBUR that the flights aimed…
DJI
Best Vlogging Camera – DJI Action 5 Pro or DJI Pocket 3
Over the past year, since the DJI Pocket 3, Action 4, and Action 5 were released, I’ve been asked several times: Which one is best vlogging camera?
DJI
DJI Air 3S – LONGTERM REVIEW After 6 Months Of Flying!
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…
United States
The Villages Issues Cease and Desist to Drone Pilots: Complex Legal Battle Takes Flight
A major retirement community in Florida has ordered drone pilots to stop filming construction sites, igniting a complex legal battle over airspace
Amazon
Amazon’s UK Drone Delivery Plans Face Regulatory Hurdles with Pilot Requirement
Amazon’s ambitious plan to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service in the UK has encountered a significant regulatory challenge, requiring the tech giant to assign a remote pilot to monitor each self-flying drone. According to documents from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as reported by The Telegraph, this mandate complicates Amazon’s drone operations…
China
FBI Targets Chinese National in $15M Drone Smuggling Case Tied to Iran’s IRGC
The FBI unveiled a wanted poster for Baoxia "Emily" Liu, a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to smuggle U.S.-origin drone components
DJI
DJI Seeks Court Intervention to Overturn U.S. DoD’s Chinese Military Company Label
On March 14, 2025, SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Shenzhen Dajiang Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively “DJI”) filed a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) designation of the company as a “Chinese Military Company” (CMC) under Section…
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DJI Mavic 4 Release Date & Pricing, Battery For Extreme Cold, Missing Person Found, & FAA Nominee
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. First, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro launch date, specs, and pricing have been leaked. Second, a research team developed a battery that lets drones fly in extreme temperatures—and when we say extreme, we mean extreme. Third, a missing woman in…
DJI
DJI’s Rise: Frank Wang’s Dream to Drone Empire
What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields of Ukraine, where DJI drones drop bombs on tanks, Frank Wang’s journey is a tale…
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BREAKING: DJI Mavic 4 PRO Launch Date, Key Features And Prices Leaked
Today, I received news about the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Two little birds told me they had inf about the release date, 7 key features, specs and price.
Weaponized drones
Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Completes 1,864-Mile Test, Signals Escalation in Aerial Capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a new long-range drone successfully completed a 3,000-kilometer (1,864-mile) test flight
DJI
Iowa Senate Advances Bill to Expand Drone Restrictions Over Farmland
On March 17, 2025, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 491 with a 46-3 vote, advancing legislation that strengthens drone regulations over agricultural land. As reported by the Iowa Capital Dispatch, this bill builds on a 2024 law, extending protections against unauthorized drone surveillance to farms of 40 acres or more, a move aimed at…
DJI
Drones After Dark: A Raw Conversation with Kyle Nordfors
Buckle up for a no-holds-barred dive into the wild world of drones with hosts Bobby Ouyang and Luis Figueiredo, joined by SaR ace Kyle Nordfors.
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Firmware Update – HUGE New Features
DJI released new firmware for the DJI Pocket 3, adding some impressive capabilities. I’m eager to test it and demonstrate what this camera can do, as it’s become my absolute favorite for filming. Its ease of use and fun factor are unmatched. But first, let’s get to our destination. Delayed Video Plans and Key Features…
Israel
South Korean Military Drone Collides with Helicopter, No Casualties Reported
A South Korean military drone collided with a stationary helicopter at an airfield on Monday, sparking a fire that was extinguished in about 20 minutes without any casualties, according to the South Korean defense ministry. The incident, reported by Reuters Reuters, occurred in Yangju, north of Seoul. Incident Details and Technical Context The drone involved…
DJI
Netflix’s Adolescence Wows with Stunning Drone-Assisted One-Shot Technique
The Netflix series Adolescence captivated audiences and critics with its innovative one-shot filming technique, highlighted by a breathtaking drone
DJI
China’s Breakthrough Battery Powers Drone Through Record-Breaking -32.8°F Cold
A research team from China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in drone technology, successfully flying a hexacopter UAV in temperatures
DJI
My Favorite Accessories for the DJI Air 3S Drone
If you just bought a DJI Air 3S drone, I want to show you some of my favorite accessories for the Air 3S or pretty much any of the drones I fly. We’re going to start with ND filters. These ND filters are from Freewell, and yes, they did send these to me to keep,…
Skydio
Drone Technology Proves Vital in Locating Missing Woman in Wisconsin Rapids
A drone’s aerial capabilities played a key role in finding a missing 59-year-old woman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on Friday night
Auterion
US Army Tests Ukrainian Long-Range Kamikaze Drones in Classified Project Artemis
The US Army has tested Ukrainian-made long-range kamikaze drones under a classified initiative called Project Artemis, aimed at enhancing strike capabilities.
DJI
FAA Set to Propose New Rules for Expanded Drone Use in U.S. Deliveries
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA is gearing up to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other services
DJI
First DJI Mavic 4 Pro sample pictures and zoom test leaked on TikTok
While we are all waiting on the official specifications from the DJI Mavic 4, or at least a glimpse of an announcement on a webshop, my friend Mauro Tandoi gave me a heads up to check something interesting on Tiktok. Someone was uploading Mavic 4 Pro example pictures. Thanks again Mauro. Let’s take a quick…
DJI
DJI RC Track Leaked Specifications reveals link DJI Mini 4 (Part 3)
New images of the ‘cancelled’ DJI RC Track revealed exciting specifications for DJI Airs 3S and DJI Mini 4 Pro users. The beacon will be backwards compatible to both drones with OcuSync 4.0 (Now O4). This is the last of three article about the upcoming DJI beacon: READ MORE: First DJI Mavic 4 Pro sample…
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