Ishveena Singh

Looking to buy a DJI Mini 3 Pro? The mini-sized, mega-capable, budget-friendly drone is getting harder and harder to get.

Sphere Drones, one of Australia’s largest drone service providers, has introduced HubT, the next iteration of its innovative drone-in-a-box solutions for businesses. Leveraging the new DJI Dock 2 system, HubT comes as a fixed-site solution for automating repetitive tasks and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations.

The recent passing of the TikTok bill in Congress is raising concerns that it might set a precedent for similar actions against Chinese companies in the US. More specifically, it could affect pending legislation like the Countering CCP Drones Act, which would effectively make all DJI drones — new and old — unusable in the US, and a fresh proposal known as the Drones for First Responders Act (DFR Act) which relates to first responder use of Chinese-made drones.

DroneShield has rolled out one of the largest updates to the DroneSentry-C2 command and control counter-drone platform. The update packs in a completely revamped user interface, smarter AI, and more powerful drone detection capabilities.

Lucid Bots, the manufacturer of cleaning drone Sherpa and other robotic products that automate dangerous, labor-intensive tasks, has raised $9.1 million in Series A funding to scale the operations team and expand its products into new markets.

Drone manufacturer Draganfly is enhancing the safety of its Commander 3XL aircraft line with the integration of parachute systems by ParaZero Technologies. The drone is used extensively in medical and emergency response operations, and having robust safety systems in place mitigates the risk of accidents significantly.

Australia’s Sphere Drones has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by procuring a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) waiver from the country’s civil aviation authority.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Verizon Frontline have signed a new three-year R&D agreement to find faster ways to use drones and share footage of damage caused by severe storms like tornadoes or hurricanes.

Several DJI drones and remote controllers come with built-in storage. This internal storage allows you to store high-definition video footage directly onto the drone’s memory without the need for an external memory card. The feature becomes particularly handy when you’ve forgotten your memory card or encounter issues with video recording.

Axon, the company behind the infamous Taser drone project, has announced plans to acquire Virginia-based counter-drone technology developer Dedrone. Axon says having drone solutions in its portfolio will help it protect more lives in more places.

Automated drone mission planning platform Drone Harmony has released an exciting new update to help DJI Dock users unlock their flying camera’s potential.

Swarm drone specialist UVify has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the most drones airborne simultaneously. The Seattle-based company recently orchestrated a breathtaking drone show of 5,293 IFO aircraft that lit up the night sky in Songdo, South Korea.

For the first time ever, emperor penguin chicks have been caught on camera jumping off a 50-foot ice shelf in Antarctica. Bertie Gregory, an award-winning British cinematographer for National Geographic, captured this spectacular, heart-stopping moment as the baby penguins were leaving their colony for the first time to travel to the ocean for their maiden swim. But the feat wouldn’t have been possible without a camera drone equipped with a telephoto lens.

Tethered drone systems specialist Volarious has released a new solution for the Vesper drone manufactured by Vantage Robotics. This is the first time Volarious has extended support for a drone in the Blue sUAS list — a favored choice for US government departments

ModalAI, a Blue UAS framework manufacturer of autonomous drone technology, has unveiled the latest iterations of its popular VOXL 2 development drone. The new Starling 2 and Starling 2 Max feature upgraded image sensor suites, including FLIR Lepton thermal, for reliable indoor and outdoor navigation. Both models come with impressive flight times and are compliant with NDAA regulations.

Public safety technology developer BRINC is joining forces with drone consulting company Skyfire to provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones.

Remote ID is a feature that allows a drone in flight to provide its identification and location information to other parties. The FAA likens it to a “digital license plate” for a drone. Most drones operating in the US airspace are required by law to have this capability. So, which DJI drones currently have Remote ID?

Anyone flying a drone in the United Kingdom is responsible for flying within the guidelines and regulations established by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). That means it’s your responsibility as a drone pilot to understand the rules and identify safe flying areas. This is where the Drone Scene platform steps in to assist you.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is now accepting applications from potential drone service suppliers for the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC).

Drone autopilot and component manufacturer Embention says it has entered into a strategic partnership with Amazon to support the Prime Air drone delivery initiative. More specifically, Embention will provide essential safety hardware and software for Prime Air drones.

Automated drone inspection software company Drone Harmony has announced a major app update. The company has combined all versions of its app into one streamlined platform, enabling both enterprise and professional users to access the features most relevant to their projects easily.