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We’re living in a strange paradox: the U.S. is willing to sell China the “brains” that power advanced AI systems (because it pays), while blocking Chinese-made “eyes” like DJI camera drones under the banner of security and human rights. Different agencies, different laws – sure. But if the standard is credible, evidenced risk, it should…
I’ve been flying the DJI Mini 5 Pro since a couple of weeks before its official announcement. After months of daily use, I wanted to share my honest, long-term impressions and answer the question every content creator is asking: does this drone actually live up to the hype? Short answer: yes, but with one major…
Your DJI drone won’t stop flying on December 23. That’s the core message on the DJI Ban from Vic Moss, President of the Drone Service Providers Alliance, in a new fact-check video aimed at combating the fear and misinformation spreading through the drone community. With just 24 days until the critical NDAA deadline, Moss recorded…
The DJI Mini 3 has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon’s Black Friday sale, with all three configurations now 20% off and in stock with free Prime delivery by Wednesday. With the December 23 FCC deadline now just 29 days away, this deal represents one of the last opportunities to grab a capable…
The Trump administration is pressuring Congress to grant sweeping new powers to shoot down drones at public events, critical infrastructure, and prisons – and one of the president’s staunchest allies is calling it an “extremely problematic” power grab. I’ve been tracking counter-drone legislation for years, and this White House push represents the most aggressive expansion…
Hello fellow pilot! I bet you are happy and proud of your brand new Mini 5 Pro. Now, I’m going to guide you through the first, crucial steps of optimizing your purchase so you can squeeze every penny out of it… and hopefully not crash it on your first gig. I don’t know if this…
So, you’ve got your Part 107 to fly drones commercially, and now you can get paid to fly your drone. Today, we’re diving into over 25 jobs that you can do to make money using your drone. Whether you’re looking for a weekend side hustle, dreaming of launching your own business, or just want to…
DJI Technologies, the dominant player in the US commercial drone market, faces a potential ban on its products by year’s end unless it clears national security audits, but the drone maker says that its attempts to engage Washington officials are met with silence, reports Bloomberg. Security Audits and Regulatory Deadline Congress included a provision in…
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