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DJI Mini 3 Pro at Night: How I Captured Ecuador’s Most Dangerous Waterfall in ATTI Mode
Hello there, fellow drone pilots! Long time no read! A few weeks ago, I was at “El Pailón del Diablo” (Devil’s Cauldron), one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Ecuador. I had traveled there to take some real…
DJI Mavic 4 Release Date, Drone Used for Good, DJI Mini 5 Leak, Drone Smuggling Into Prison
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. First, DJI teases the Mavic 4 Pro with a release date. Second, a heartwarming story from Michigan where a drone located a missing person. Third,…
Israeli Military Modifies DJI Drones for Attacks and Surveillance in Gaza
An investigation by Al Jazeera’s Sanad verification agency reveals that the Israeli military has adapted commercial DJI drones to carry explosives and conduct surveillance in Gaza, targeting civilians and infrastructure. This development raises serious concerns for drone professionals about the…
DJI Unveils Mavic 4 Pro with “Spin Your World” Teaser: Launch Set for May 13, 2025
DJI has officially teased the Mavic 4 Pro, marking a historic moment as the company reveals the actual drone in a teaser for the first time, likely due to the numerous leaks that have circulated in recent months. Shared via…

DJI Mini 5 Pro Launch Set for September 2025, Leak Confirms
The DJI Mini 5 Pro’s release timeline has gained credibility as trusted X leaker HakaSushi confirmed DroneXL’s Jasper Ellens’ earlier rumor of a September 2025 launch. HakaSushi’s statement, shared in a recent post on X, reinforces the anticipation for this…
C100 Drone Redefines Tactical Warfare: PDW’s Compact Powerhouse Takes Flight
In a groundbreaking leap for U.S.-made drones, Alabama-based Performance Drone Works (PDW) has unveiled the C100, a lightweight, rucksack-portable quadcopter designed for military precision. Born from the high-speed thrills of the Drone Racing League, PDW’s pivot to battlefield innovation is…
Drones Save Lives in Asheville: How DJI Docks Transformed Hurricane Helene Response
When Hurricane Helene ravaged Asheville, North Carolina, in 2024, floodwaters turned streets into rivers, cut power, and isolated communities. Amid the chaos, the Asheville Police Department’s deployment of 13 DJI Docks became a lifeline, revolutionizing emergency response with real-time aerial…
U.S. Border Patrol Drones Revolutionize Safety and Efficiency at Nogales Border
In Nogales, Arizona, U.S. Border Patrol agents are transforming border security with cutting-edge drone technology, enhancing safety for agents and civilians while boosting operational efficiency. According to a KGUN 9 report, drones provide a bird’s-eye view of one of the…
SiFly Q12 Drone Challenges DJI with Record-Breaking Range and Endurance
On May 1, 2025, SiFly, a Santa Clara-based startup, unveiled its Q12 drone, a game-changer poised to rival DJI’s dominance in the commercial drone market. With a 90-mile range and three-hour flight time, the Q12 promises to redefine long-range missions…
Skydio’s Drone as First Responder Center Revolutionizes Public Safety Training in Atlanta
In a groundbreaking move for public safety, Skydio has partnered with the Atlanta Police Foundation to launch America’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) Center of Excellence at the newly opened Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Announced on Skydio’s…
Drone Crash Foils Meth Smuggling Plot at South Carolina Prison, Lands Three in Jail
A daring attempt to smuggle methamphetamine into a South Carolina federal prison using a drone ended in a spectacular failure when the device crashed, leading to multiyear prison sentences for the trio involved, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The…
Blueflite’s Drone Logistics Expansion in Lafayette, LA, Set to Transform Emergency Healthcare
In a groundbreaking move for medical logistics, Blueflite, a trailblazer in drone technology, has chosen Lafayette, Louisiana, as its new expansion hub, backed by a $250,000 investment from the Ochsner Louisiana Innovation Fund (OLIF). This strategic relocation positions Lafayette as…