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Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, a couple of days ago, DJI released a firmware update for both the DJI RC Pro 2 and the DJI RC 2. This new firmware update is pretty small, but it adds the ability to add a password to your controller. That’s going to give you…
Brace yourselves, pilots: The SkyRover X1 mini drone just dropped, looking suspiciously DJI-familiar. Your top queries, answered with zero fluff. Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, this is going to be a question-and-answer style video for the new SkyRover X1 mini drone. This was launched earlier this week, and there’s been a…
Security researcher Kevin Finisterre, working with peer experts, has now linked the SkyRover X1—the drone reviewed recently by Shawn of Air Photography—straight to DJI’s cloud via code hidden in its smartphone app. This confirms earlier hunches that SkyRover is little more than a renamed DJI Mini 4 Pro, a finding that arrives as U.S. lawmakers…
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, I’m excited to share a new drone entering the market: the SkyRover X1. The sub-250 g drone market is flooded with options, and I usually steer clear because many are lackluster and underperform. However, the Sky Rover X1 is an exception. Initially, I was hesitant when…
DJI Enterprise has released a teaser video hinting at advancements in its digital asset creation tools, set for reveal on July 17, 2025, at 8 a.m. EDT. The short clip demonstrates point clouds evolving into a detailed 3D model of a Japanese temple, aligning with the company’s slogan “Make the World Your Digital Asset.” This…
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, if you are planning on purchasing the Mavic 4, I’ve got a tips and tricks video here for you. Today, we’re going to go over nine tips—different things that you may or may not know about the Mavic 4 and different things you can do with…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Drones for America Act to phase out Chinese drones, and a drone allegedly collided with a rescue helicopter in Texas. Let’s dive in. FAA Misses…
On July 6, 2025, Russian air defenses intercepted six Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict and showcasing the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in modern warfare. Reuters reported that the incident led to temporary airport closures, underscoring the operational and strategic implications for drone technology in contested regions. Incident…
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