Ishveena Singh

One-click drone reality capture platform SkyeBrowse says it is joining forces with immersive training simulation technology specialist RSET. The partnership will allow SkyeBrowse users to transform their 3D models into walkable environments, thus gaining a deeper understanding of spatial dynamics and improving situational awareness.

As US-China relations deteriorate with both nations engaging in a complex geopolitical rivalry, fears over espionage and technology misuse are also becoming rampant. Chinese drone maker DJI is already facing a potential ban in the US amid national security concerns. And later this month, a Chinese student at the University of Minnesota is scheduled to appear in court for allegedly using a drone to capture sensitive photos of US military installations.

DJI has released a new firmware update for Mini 3, the company’s most pocket-friendly beginner drone with advanced flight technology and up to 38 minutes of flight time.

DJI has released a significant firmware update for the Avata 2 FPV drone. The new aircraft firmware, version 01.00.0300, brings a host of enhancements and new features aimed at improving the user experience and expanding the drone’s capabilities.

DJI has released a huge update for the Fly app, giving drone pilots powerful new AI features to convert aerial footage into cinematic masterpieces with minimal effort.

No bigger than an adult thumb, the Insta360 GO 3 is widely recognized as the world’s smallest action camera. Its compact size, versatile applications, and robust features make it a must-have for explorers, vloggers, and creative enthusiasts. And now with a 21% discount, there’s no better time to get your hands on this innovative device that can also be mounted on small FPV drones!

Live streaming drone video offers a unique and engaging perspective for various purposes, such as covering events, travel exploration, real estate marketing, news reporting, education, surveillance, sports, environmental monitoring, and artistic expression. The bird’s-eye view provided by drones captivates audiences, enhances content appeal, and offers real-time experiences that ground-based cameras simply cannot match. So, how do you choose the right camera drone for live streaming?

Texas-based Sky Elements has become the first drone light show company in the US to receive FAA approval to launch fireworks from drones.

Drones as First Responder (DFR) tech specialist Aerodome has secured $21.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its solutions and expand its engineering and go-to-market teams. The funding round, led by CRV with contributions from Andreessen Horowitz, Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund, and Ford Street Ventures, brings Aerodome’s total funding to $28 million since its seed round in October 2023.

US drone maker BRINC has unveiled a new nested drone solution designed specifically for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. The company says its Responder drone can be auto-dispatched from its charging station in under 5 seconds, which allows it to arrive at a 911 call location in less than 70 seconds.

DJI drone operators have something new to celebrate with the introduction of geometric flight plans for the Mavic 3 Enterprise series. This latest feature, introduced with a firmware update, makes building 3D missions easier than ever, allowing users to create detailed flight plans in the DJI FlightHub 2 cloud-based drone operations management platform. Once designed, these missions can be seamlessly transferred to the drone’s controller for execution.

Republican leaders on the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party are urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation into the Drone Advocacy Alliance (DAA). The industry coalition group has been actively involved in the discussion surrounding the potential ban on DJI drones in the US and has vehemently opposed legislation that proposes a new tax system to radically increase DJI drone prices.

If you’re just starting your drone journey or are shopping on a budget, you may be tempted to pick up a DJI Mini 2 SE or its latest iteration Mini 4K. But if you’re in the market for a compact drone with a great camera that would showcase your adventures on social media and beyond, arm yourself with a Mini 3 (DJI RC) combo which is currently available at a ridiculously cheap spring deal price of $549. Plus an extra $20 gets you a microSD card, a landing pad, and a carrying case for your flying camera!

DJI has released the latest update for its Android Mobile Software Development Kit (MSDK). Version 5.9.0 introduces several new features for the Matrice 300 RTK, Matrice 350 RTK, Matrice 30 series, and Mavic 3 Enterprise series drones, enhancing their functionality and usability. Additionally, the release addresses a number of bug fixes in Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro drones, ensuring smoother and more reliable operations for drone pilots.

Venus Optics has released two new wide-angle Laowa lenses for DJI drones. Both lenses are super-compact and lightweight but promise sharp image quality and well-controlled distortion performance for extraordinary wide drone shots.

Tundra Drone has released the new Matrix 10 spotlight accessory for the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (M3E) drone platforms. Designed especially for nighttime emergency operations, Tundra Drone Matrix 10 delivers a staggering 10,000 lumens of light output.

DJI has announced new improvements to its all-in-one vlogging camera Osmo Pocket 3. The gadget with a large 1-inch CMOS sensor and a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen has a dedicated gimbal built-in, which makes it a breeze to capture experiences in dynamic, incredibly smooth detail.

Tech giant DJI has released new all-weather, multi-sensor aerial payloads — Zenmuse H30 and H30T — for the Matrice 300 RTK and Matrice 350 RTK drone platforms. Primed for day and night use alike, these products will especially interest public safety responders and energy inspection professionals.

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.