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The Invisible No-Fly Zone You Need to Know About
Did you know there is an invisible no-fly zone that could cost you your drone and your pilot license? On top of that, it can move at any time. Now, if you fly your drone anywhere near the coast, you…
DJI RS4 Mini – The Perfect Gimbal for Solo Filmmakers?
In most of our videos, we use a static shot like this one right here on the tripod. We also use a lot of drone shots like this one right here. But if you’re only using these two options, then…
US Government Operating MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Mexico in Counter-Narcotics Initiative
The CIA is conducting previously unreported surveillance flights using MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico as part of counter-narcotics operations, according to current and former officials familiar with the program. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed these flights are occurring with Mexico’s…
DJI’s New RS 4 Mini Brings AI Tracking to Sub-2lb Professional Gimbal
DJI has introduced significant improvements to its compact gimbal lineup with the DJI RS 4 Mini, incorporating advanced AI tracking capabilities into a stabilizer that weighs just 890g (1.96 lbs). The new model, announced today by the Shenzhen-based drone manufacturer,…
Saronic Launches Major Autonomous Naval Vessel Program to Address U.S. Maritime Gaps
In a significant development for autonomous maritime systems, defense technology company Saronic has announced an ambitious program to revitalize American shipbuilding through large-scale autonomous vessel production. The initiative includes the construction of Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard dedicated to autonomous…
Saronic Secures $600M for Autonomous Naval Vessels, Plans Advanced Shipyard
In a significant development for autonomous maritime defense technology, Texas-based defense contractor Saronic has secured $600 million in funding, propelling its valuation to $4 billion. The company, established less than three years ago, is embarking on an ambitious expansion of…
Thermal Drones Transform Wildlife Management with Advanced Search Capabilities
Virginia-based Captured Media operator Justin Updyke reports that thermal drone technology is revolutionizing deer recovery and herd management, with data showing 70 percent of located deer are found alive during recovery operations, reports North American White Tail. The technology, implemented…
Hong Kong Deploys AI-Powered Drones to Tackle Aging Building Crisis
Hong Kong’s Buildings Department has successfully deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect 157 aging buildings in 2024, dramatically reducing inspection times compared to traditional methods, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. The department currently operates…
How To Edit Your Drone Footage in the DJI Fly App
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Perhaps you’ve recently purchased a brand-new drone, such as the DJI Mini 4 Pro, the new DJI Flip, the DJI Neo, or the DJI Air 3S series, and you’re wondering what to…
Do I Actually Use These Products l’ve Recommended to You? A Long Term Review
Hi everybody, welcome back to the channel. If this is your first time here, my name is Russ, and this is 51 Drones. In this video, I’m going to show you some of the many products that I’ve reviewed and…
HOVERAir X1 PROMAX Beacon & Joystick REVIEW
Today, it’s all about one of the most interesting drone accessories that I’ve encountered recently, namely the beacon for the HOVERAir X1 Pro Max. Let’s check it out. Z00 Robotics reached out to me recently, and they wanted me to…
DJI Mini 4 Pro vs. DJI Flip – Battle of the Mini Drones
This right here is DJI’s newest model, the Flip. It is designed to be more affordable and offers similar features to more expensive drones, and it folds in a different way. Now, this, on the other hand, is the Mini…
Drone Strike Disrupts Critical Safety Systems at Grand Canyon Uranium Mine
A drone collision with mine shaft safety equipment forced a security review at the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon, Energy Fuels officials reported. The incident occurred as the facility was resuming uranium ore shipments following a recent…
Master your first drone: 6 essential activities for amazing results
Hello, perfect stranger, and welcome to the club of the first-timers! In this article we will review 6 amazing (and totally new for you) drone activities that will leave you, if not shocked, at least, pretty satisfied. And you can…
North Dakota Senate Rejects Chinese Drone Replacement While Advancing BVLOS Network
The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative…
DJI Introduces New Smartphone Stabilizers with Enhanced Tracking Features
DJI unveiled its seventh-generation smartphone stabilizers today, expanding its Osmo Mobile series with two new models featuring enhanced subject tracking capabilities. The company’s latest release introduces the Osmo Mobile 7P and Osmo Mobile 7, both incorporating DJI’s newest stabilization technology…
National Park Drone Violations Expected to Surge Following Major Staff Cuts
The U.S. National Park Service is terminating approximately 1,000 workers while the U.S. Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires, according to Reuters. These cuts, targeting employees in their probationary period, represent about 5% of the National Park Service…
New VTOL Drone JUMP 20-X Boasts 115-Mile Maritime Range
AeroVironment has introduced its next-generation JUMP 20-X vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system, designed for maritime operations, the company announced at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The U.S. Group 3 VTOL drone integrates advanced autonomous capabilities with extended…
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