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How To Transfer Content from DJI Neo, DJI Flip and Other DJI Drones
Maybe you've just purchased one of the new DJI Flip drones, or perhaps you have the DJI Neo and have been out filming and capturing content.
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DJI Flip Vs. DJI Neo – The Truth About Drone Noise Levels!
I just watched a video from Mr. Ken Heron. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of him, but obviously his hearing is going bad. He has beautiful hair, but his ears aren’t working right. He did a review on the Flip and gave it a lot of hate—as many people do. While there are…
DJI
DJI Mini 4K Drops to $239 in Strategic Valentine’s Day Promotion
DJI has slashed the price of its entry-level DJI Mini 4K drone to $239, marking a significant 20% reduction from its regular $299 price point.
Department of Defense
Mexican Cartels Escalate Drone Warfare: Border Patrol Faces New UAV Threats
An internal Department of Homeland Security memo shows that Mexican drug cartels authorized the deployment of weaponized drones against U.S. Border
Lockheed Martin
Hidden Level Secures $100M for Drone Detection Technology
Hidden Level, a Syracuse-based drone defense startup, raised $100 million across two funding rounds led by Lockheed Martin Ventures and DFJ Growth
Thermal Drone
Thermal Drone Technology Rapidly Locates Missing Dog in Kentucky Winter Storm
In a demonstration of drone technology's practical applications, a thermal drone operator located a missing dog in Kentucky within five minutes!
Ukraine
Germany Expands Ukraine Support with Advanced AI-Powered Drone Systems
Germany has significantly expanded its military support to Ukraine through the delivery of sophisticated AI-powered drone systems, marking a new phase
Skyward
Jay County Officials Warn Residents Against Shooting at Mysterious Drones Amid Bird Flu Investigation
Officials in Jay County, Indiana, issued an urgent warning to residents against shooting at or chasing drones that have been spotted near areas
FAA
FAA Establishes Extensive No Drone Zone Around New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX
The FAA announced comprehensive drone flight restrictions around New Orleans' Caesars Superdome and surrounding areas for Super Bowl LIX.
Technology
How Drones Are Revolutionizing Chick-fil-A’s Operations
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A has introduced drone technology as part of its comprehensive approach to analyzing and improving drive-through operations. The company dispatches specialist teams to study traffic patterns and operations across its more than 3,000 restaurants, using drones to capture aerial footage of vehicle flow and service efficiency, reports the WSJ. Technical Implementation The compa
DJI
Leaked DJI Air 4 Prototype Reveals Design Similarities with Mavic 4
In a significant development for the drone industry, a crashed prototype of what appears to be the DJI Air 4 has surfaced, offering the first glimpse of DJI’s next-generation consumer drone. The image, shared by reliable drone industry watcher Jasper Ellens, reveals notable design elements that align with the upcoming DJI Mavic 4. Design Evolution…
FAA
Drone Operator Faces Charges After Super Scooper Collision
A 56-year-old Culver City resident has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after his drone struck and damaged a firefighting aircraft during the recent Palisades Fire. The incident resulted in temporary grounding of critical firefighting operations and substantial damage to the aircraft. Peter Tripp Akemann, will plead guilty to unsafe operation of an unmanned…
Remote ID
Dronetag Unveils Compact Remote ID Receiver Amid Rising Drone Safety Concerns
Dronetag introduced RIDER, a pocket-sized Remote ID receiver designed to detect and monitor drone activity in response to growing airspace safety challenges.
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, Press Conference on NJ Drones, Drone Rescues Skier in CO
We have three stories for you this week: more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, we have a press release on the New Jersey drones, and then lastly the Colorado Police uses a drone to find a skier. Let’s get to it. DJI Mavic 4 Leaks First up this week, more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, which I…
FAA
Ocean County Sheriff Seeks Local Drone Control Authority as FAA Jurisdiction Questions Persist
During a Wednesday agenda session of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy reportedly emphasized that local law enforcement agencies require tools to protect airspace above their communities. According to reporting from the Asbury Park Press, recent December drone sightings over New Jersey exposed what Mastronardy describes as an increasing 21st-century “vulnerabi
NASA
NASA Tests New Portable Drone Management System for Wildfire Response
NASA has completed testing of a new drone airspace management system designed to enhance wildfire response operations. The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, in collaboration with AirSpace Integration (ASI), evaluated the Portable Airspace Management System (PAMS) at Monterey Bay Academy Airport in La Selva Beach, California during November 2024. Technical Inn
Remote ID
ASTM Leaders Detail How Drone Standards Are Shaping Aviation’s Future
In an episode of ASTM International's "Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards" podcast, industry veterans Phil Kenul and Mark Blanks provided an...
Technology
Hylio’s ARES Drone: 110-lb Farm Workhorse Takes Flight
Hylio has unveiled its most advanced agricultural drone system to date, the HYL-150 ARES, manufactured in Texas and designed specifically
Counter-Drone
Roark Aerospace Launches OTC Drone Detection Systems
Roark Aerospace, a counter-drone and drone services specialist operating in the UK and US, has announced two significant developments: the over-the-counter availability of its advanced drone detection systems and an expansion of its aerial mapping services across multiple cities. Advanced Detection Systems Now Available OTC The company’s drone detection portfolio now includes two distinct systems.
ACSL
Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Teams Up with Exertis Almo to Expand US Market Presence
Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement...
Technology
NATO Races to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
NATO countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgency was starkly demonstrated in Greenland when Mads Petersen, owner of startup Arctic Unmanned, tested a…
Legal
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event in Rättvik, central Sweden, set a significant precedent for drone regulations
Amazon
Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans
Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations worldwide, is currently navigating both operational challenges and growth opportunities. Current Operational
FAA
Monmouth County Sheriff Criticizes FAA Over Mysterious Drone Operations
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has now acknowledged these flights were partially authorized FAA research operations. Lack of Transparency Sparked Public…
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