Ishveena Singh is a versatile journalist and writer with a passion for drones and location technologies. She has been named as one of the 50 Rising Stars of the geospatial industry for the year 2021 by Geospatial World magazine.
What a year it has been for DJI drone fans! From the dual-camera Air 3 to the omni-sensing Mini 4 Pro, the company released some of its most powerful, feature-rich drones in 2023. But as more advanced products are launched, older offerings reach their End of Life (EOL). We know of at least five DJI products whose service and support will end in 2024, and the list includes popular heavy-lifter Matrice drones.
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Are you planning to fly your DJI drone this winter? Then you should know common drone issues caused by low temperatures, as well as safety and camera settings tips to follow before, during, and after the flight to keep your aircraft in the best shape.
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ACSL, a leading drone maker from Japan, says the first batch of its compact 4K video drone SOTEN has arrived in the US. Shipping is expected to begin early next year.
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DJI has released a new firmware update for the RC 2 drone remote controller, making it easier for users to export screen recordings and screenshots.
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DJI has released new firmware updates for its latest smartphone gimbals, Osmo Mobile 6 (OM 6) and Osmo Mobile SE (OM SE). And to reap the benefits of the new software package, you will also need to update the DJI Mimo app.
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Just in time for the festive season, DJI has released a huge firmware update for the Air 3 dual-camera drone. The fresh software package comes with a bunch of new features and handy improvements across the board.
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Vision Assist is a new safety feature by DJI that has been added to the Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro drones through a firmware update. Also available for the Mavic 3 series, Vision Assist shows live footage from the aircraft’s front, rear, left, and right directions during flight for enhanced safety.
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Tech giant DJI has released a major new firmware update for its latest sub-250-gram drone, Mini 4 Pro. The firmware significantly improves camera functions, aircraft safety, and device compatibility. Read on to see what all is new…
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Sony Electronics has released a major new firmware update for the Airpeak S1 commercial drone. The update features advanced mapping and improved safety protocols for enterprise users while making the drone compatible with additional iPad and iPhone models.
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In the latest episode of US government vs. drone maker DJI, lawmakers are demanding oversight into the Department of Defense’s role in allowing American companies to export critical components to DJI. In the middle of the controversy is Maryland-based Ceva whose technology is powering some of the most popular DJI drones including the Mavic 3, Mini 3 Pro, Air 2S, and DJI FPV aircraft.
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Christmas may be less than a week away but you still have the time to get the perfect gift to add some magic to the holidays. DJI, whose products usually top the wish lists of most tech enthusiasts, is running discount deals on several drone and camera models for last-minute shoppers. Here are some of our favorite picks that would make great gifts this year.
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Tech giant DJI regularly releases firmware updates to enhance the functionality, stability, and user experience of its products. If you’ve recently bought a new DJI drone, you should know that the company strongly recommends updating firmware promptly. The DJI Fly app will notify you when a new firmware update is available.
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The second iteration of DJI’s audio recording solution, Mic 2, made a quiet debut through the Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo a few weeks ago. But the product has seen several firmware tweaks since then, with the latest adding support for connecting to the new Osmo Action 4 camera via Bluetooth.
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Dronisos, the outfit behind the largest drone light show at Disneyland Paris, is expanding to North America. The company is opening a new office in Florida and plans to conduct its first US holiday drone show at Orlando’s Lake Eola Park on December 23.
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Drone maker Autel Robotics has announced the launch of its official service center in the United Kingdom. The company, which is offering up to 50% off on its drones during this holiday season, has opened its UK drone repair store in partnership with local drone specialist Vantage UAV.
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One-click drone reality capture specialist SkyeBrowse has announced a new price plan that promises to make advanced 2D maps and 3D models affordable for all.
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Litchi, a third-party app for DJI drones, has updated its iOS offering. The company has released v2.15.3 of the app to fix some critical issues that users have reported.
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German research firm Drone Industry Insights (Droneii) has released its annual flagship report, ranking the companies that manufacture drones. The research team says it assessed more than 500 civil- and government-use drone makers around the world to build the report.
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DJI’s beginner-level camera drone, Mini 2 SE, is down to $299 this holiday shopping season. Designed to capture your everyday moments or travels, the easy-to-use drone was first announced in February 2023. It’s now 12% off its normal price, which is also the lowest-ever price for the Mini 2 SE.
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Switzerland’s Flyability has released a new automated feature for Elios 3, a drone developed especially for indoor and confined-space inspections. The drone can now automatically monitor the live video connection and return to its flight path if the video is interrupted due to signal loss.
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FlyCart 30, the first-ever delivery drone manufactured by DJI, now boasts a Remote ID Declaration of Compliance approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The tech giant had filed paperwork with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bring FlyCart 30 to North America a few weeks ago.
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Tech giant DJI has added a brand-new product to its incredible civilian drones and innovative camera tech portfolio. The company has just rolled out DJI Power, a series of portable power banks that can rapidly charge the most commonly used electronic devices today such as mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops, and drones.
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Guardian Agriculture, a manufacturer of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) drone systems for sustainable farming, says it has started operating on behalf of customers in the Salinas Valley region of California. With this, Guardian has become the first US-based agri eVTOL drone maker to begin commercial operations. The company reportedly has more than $100 million in customer orders at the moment.
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Autel Robotics has issued a new statement, reiterating that the “Chinese high-tech enterprise” is firmly against the use of drone products for military purposes or any activities that infringe upon human rights.
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