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China keeps supplying Autel and DJI drones to Russia, NYT writes.
China has supplied over $12 million worth of Autel and DJI drones to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the quiet collaboration between the two nations, the NY Times writes. Despite efforts from the U.S. government to limit critical…
Petition for DJI to Update Phantom 4 Pro V2 to be Remote ID Compliant
I spoke with DJI, including with a supervisor in communication with engineering, and was told now that the Phantom 4 Pro V2 would NOT be updated with Remote ID, despite previous assurances it would be. The Mavic Pro Platinum, which…
New DJI Mini 2 SE Drone available for $339 starting today!
DJI, the global leader in consumer drones, has launched its newest mini drone, the DJI Mini 2 SE, which is now available for purchase. Priced at $339, the DJI Mini 2 SE can be bought from the official DJI online…
How The DJI Mavic 3 Has Evolved – All The New Features Since Launch
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Last week, I did a video going over the evolution of the Mini 3, covering all the new features and changes that have been added to it since it was released. In…
6 Common Mistakes New Drone Pilots Make + Bonus Money Saving Tip!
As of just a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been flying drones for six years now, and over that time, I have learned quite a bit. I hope that you have as well by watching my channel here. One of…
US Drone Collision with Russian Jet Ignites Diplomatic Turmoil
Tensions between the US and Russia escalated on Tuesday after a Russian fighter jet harassed and subsequently collided with a US surveillance drone over the Black Sea, causing the uncrewed aircraft to crash in the water. The drone collision has…
Two Men Plead Guilty to Drone-Related Offenses Over Reds’ and Bengals’ Stadiums
Travis Lenhoff, a 38-year-old man from Northern Kentucky, found himself facing federal charges after he sent a drone up to capture a photo of himself and his friends at the Moerlein Lager House near Great American Ballpark on Opening Day…
You Want to Fly a Drone in Your State Park? You need This!
When I first started flying drones, one of my biggest questions, every time I flew, was, would it be okay for me to be flying here? Am I going to get in trouble? Who’s going to bother me and am…
UK Drone Pilot Arrested, AUVSI Green UAS, DJI Aeroscope, Remote ID Limit Petition
This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. This might be a little longer than usual, but we have a UK drone pilot who was fined after flying too close to a warbird. AUVSI has come up…
DJI Responds To Concerns About Drone Pilots’ Locations Being Public
In a short tweet, DJI responded to concerns about drone pilots’ locations being available to the public through the use of software and a cheap radio. Last week, we reported that security researchers or hackers had discovered a way to…
How to be a successful commercial drone pilot – Part 107
So part of my self-improvement plan is to start writing again (with How to be a successful commercial drone pilot – Part 107 as my first article on DroneXL), sometimes just for myself and sometime to share. I saw yet…
Take action NOW to raise the 250-gram drone weight limit
What if there was one thing you could change about drone regulations in the United States that would make life better for a huge number of hobbyists? (spoiler: raise the drone weight limit!) Today, I’m going to tell you what…