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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…
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…
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…
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a new long-range drone successfully completed a 3,000-kilometer (1,864-mile) test flight
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…
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 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…
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…
The Netflix series Adolescence captivated audiences and critics with its innovative one-shot filming technique, highlighted by a breathtaking drone
A research team from China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in drone technology, successfully flying a hexacopter UAV in temperatures
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,…
A drone’s aerial capabilities played a key role in finding a missing 59-year-old woman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on Friday night
The US Army has tested Ukrainian-made long-range kamikaze drones under a classified initiative called Project Artemis, aimed at enhancing strike capabilities.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA is gearing up to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other services
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…
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…
Hey there! Welcome to my Drone Tips Series, where I provide you with individual ways to improve everything about operating your drone—from
You will be glad to see that our Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns post was picked up by OriginalDobo.
New drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, changes to the Blue UAS framework, a major SkyBrowse update, and lastly, Skydio sending tracking
Why would DJI cancel a leaked product weeks before launch? Short answer: some things happend, they decided to pull it, but will push it as a DJI Mavic 4 feature. In this series I’ll explain everything secret about the DJI RC Track story. This is the second of three articles about the secret beacon DJI…
If you've been wondering whether to buy the DJI Mic 2, the DJI Mic Mini, or the Hollyland M2, this is the video for you. Let’s test and compare these wireless systems to see which one might be right for you.
Hi everyone, welcome to another video in my Above and Beyond series. In this installment, you'll learn the effects of some of the most crucial drone settings and strategies you should know to create stunning aerial videos.
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. The DJI Neo has been out for about six months now. I like to do these follow-up reviews not so much to go over the technical capabilities—as that’s been covered many times on YouTube already—but more to share my user experience and thoughts after flying it for…
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