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DJI Mini 3 Pro release date will be May 10th Jasper Ellens says
According to "DJI investigator" Jasper Ellens, the DJI Mini 3 Pro release date will be May 10th. If this is correct, we will see the ideal travel drone
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DJI Air 2S discounted in China ahead of launch DJI Mini 3 Pro
In China, the DJI Air 2S is discounted by 2,000 yuan ahead of the launch of the DJI Mini 3 Pro, which is expected to be sometime in May. DJI Air 2S discounted by $310 The 2,000 yuan discount, which equals about $310 USD, is part of a Holiday promotion that runs from April 23rd…
Autel Robotics
16 thermal drones donated to Ukraine to fight Russian army
We just learned that Ukraine received 16 thermal drones to help defend their country against the Russian army. The drones seem to be the EVO II Dual 640T from Autel Robotics. These unmanned aircraft come with a powerful thermal camera and a flight time of 38 minutes. The 16 thermal drones were donated by Blue-Yellow,…
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Pro rumors: delayed launch date
The launch date of the DJI Mini 3 Pro is rumored to be delayed until later in May. For all the specs on the DJI Mini 3 Pro see this post here. On social media, rumors are swirling that the release date of the DJI Mini 3 Pro might be delayed until some time in…
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Pro listed online: 4K/60 fps, 48 MP, 47 minutes of flight time
The DJI Mini 3 Pro has appeared on the website of a Dutch retailer specializing in RC, including the most important specifications. According to the product page, the Mini 3 Pro will have a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with support for HDR video. Video recordings are possible in 4K resolution at 60 fps. Photos can be…
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise leaked by drone maker in April Fools’ video?
Drone maker DJI leaked a photo of the not-yet-released DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise in its April Fools' video clip. Surprisingly, very few people picked...
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Pro comes in at an incredibly low weight of just 245 grams
DealsDrone confirmed the weight of the DJI Mini 3 Pro. The new DJI mini drone comes in at an incredibly low weight of just 245 grams.
DJI
Oakland police use DJI Mini 2 to rescue young chicks swept away into storm drain
In the city of Oakland, California, the Alameda Police Department used a DJI Mini 2 to find three chicks that had been swept away into a storm drain. The three young animals were quickly located with the help of the DJI mini drone. During a downpour, an alert citizen observed the newborn ducks being carried…
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Pro shown in all its glory. High-res photos leaked today
Check out the DJI Mini 3 Pro in all its glory in this series of high-resolution photos. The images were leaked this morning by our friend DealsDrone and it gives us an unprecedented look at the yet-to-be-released DJI mini drone. Many folks online have called the DJI Mini 3 Pro ugly, but I think there…
DJI
Russian military uses DJI drones as well new videos show
On social media, specifically Telegram, there are many photos and videos available that show the Russian military using off-the-shelf DJI drones in Ukraine. Journalist Faine Greenwood recently found videos on Telegram showing members of the Russian military showing off various DJI drones, including an original DJI Mavic Pro and a DJI Phantom 4. “There’s now…
NASA
Mars helicopter sets new distance record during 25th flight
Mars helicopter Ingenuity has been performing above expectations since then and is still operational. Recently, the drone even made its 25th flight
DJI
Newly leaked photos show DJI Mini 3 and RC in the wild!
Ahead of its rumored release date of April 28th, a flurry of newly leaked photos shows the DJI Mini 3 and the RC out in the open. Early this morning, leakers DealsDrone, Jasper Ellens and OsitaLV started sharing new photos on Twitter clearly showing the sub-250-gram drone and the new DJI remote controller with a…
FreeFly Systems
Alta X drone from FreeFly Systems now added to Blue sUAS 2.0 program
The FreeFly Systems’ Alta X drone is now the second drone, after the Sensefly eBee TAC, to be approved and added to the Blue sUAS 2.0 program. When the Blue sUAS program was originally announced in August 2020, it was exclusively dedicated to short-range surveillance activities. Blue sUAS 2.0 expands scope The Blue sUAS 2.0…
Amazon
Amazon ad confirms impending arrival of DJI Mini 3 drone
One of our readers shared the following screenshot, which seems to confirm the imminent arrival of the DJI Mini 3. In a search for information on
United States
GoPro launches GoPro Hero10 Black Bones, an ultra-light 5K action cam for FPV drones
From now on, that hassle is no longer necessary thanks to the new GoPro Hero10 Black Bones, which has been specially developed for use in
Sony
Tamron is working on 28-75mm and 28-80mm zooms for drones
Lens manufacturer Tamron is working behind the scenes on two zoom lenses that are especially suitable for use in combination with drones and gimbals. These are 28-75mm f/4 and 28-80mm f/4.5 zoom lenses with a compact form factor and minimal shifting of the center of gravity when zooming. This is according to a patent application…
FAA
Volatus Aerospace provides 30 thermal drones and training to Ukraine
Drone solutions provider Volatus Aerospace has started to deliver intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (“ISR”) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), which include 30 thermal drones, to organizations in Ukraine. Volatus Aerospace supplies the thermal drones to a consortium of organizations that are focused on the three critical areas of support, medical supplies, non-lethal military equipment,
Netherlands
Drone flight control startup Fusion Engineering raises €700k to create the future of drones today
Fusion Engineering, a Dutch flight control startup based in Delft, announced that it has raised €700k in its first investment round.
Bell
How to geolocate drone videos to document war crimes in Ukraine
This article explains how you can geolocate drone videos and even determine the approximate time and date the footage was shot using freely...
Russia
Drone footage shows Russian army dug trenches in highly radioactive area of Chernobyl
According to drone footage from Ukraine's military released last week by Energoatom, the state-owned operator of Ukraine's nuclear power plants,
Ukraine
Russian Orlan-10 drone features a Canon camera, duct tape, and bottle top
Video shows a Ukrainian soldier taking apart a Russian military drone, called the Orlan-10 that features a Canon camera, duct tape, and a bottle top.
DJI
Leaked DJI Inspire 3 photos show a crashed prototype drone
Check out these leaked photos of the DJI Inspire 3. As you can see, the drone is severely damaged with a broken leg, making it officially a news story for the category “Breaking News,” as OsitaLV quipped. The photos of the damaged DJI Inspire 3 prototype drone were first leaked by DealsDrone and later shared…
DJI
DJI Mini 3 pricing leaked. Mini drone prices may cause sticker shock
DJI Mini 3 pricing was leaked on Twitter. If these prices are correct, then get ready for the new DJI mini drone to come with a max price tag. Last week, we reported that the DJI Mini 3 is likely to arrive before the end of this month. Today we can share with you the…
Russia
Ukrainian drone chases Russian soldier back to his unit
Check out this video in which a Ukrainian drone chases a Russian soldier back to his unit. Apparently, the Russian soldier spotted the drone from...
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