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Months after they first hit the shelves, the DJI Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro drone models have managed to earn Remote ID Declarations of Compliance from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
It’s been a bit of a troubled path for DJI’s iOS MSDK development team of late, but now the drone maker has clarified it will no longer support the development of third-party apps for Apple devices. Instead, DJI is urging businesses to switch to Google’s Android platform for app development.
Litchi, one of the most popular third-party flight apps for DJI drones, has released new updates across its iOS, Android, and web products. Here are the key highlights…
To prepare the United Kingdom for increased adoption of drone technology, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has suggested several major changes to the current laws and regulations. Among the reforms proposed are the implementation of the Remote ID rule and making registration and remote pilot competency tests compulsory for sub-250-gram aircraft as well.
DJI has released new firmware updates for Phantom 4 Pro V2 and Phantom 4 Pro+ V2 drones, enabling the aircraft to broadcast Remote ID information in the United States.
As Black Friday deals begin to morph into Cyber Monday discounts, here’s a quick overview of what the world’s biggest consumer drone maker, DJI, is offering bargain hunters this year.
A new firmware update is now available to download for DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom drone users. The software package adds support for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Remote ID requirements in the United States.
Black Friday is undoubtedly one of the best times of the year to buy a new drone. Whether you’re looking to capture your holiday adventures from stunning perspectives or just want to treat yourself to a high-tech gadget, this is the time to score some epic discounts on flying cameras. Continue reading to find all the best Black Friday drone deals that 2023 has in store…
A new holiday deal has just popped up, bringing the extremely popular DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI RC) drone combo down to $799 — a savings of $110 on the product’s typical selling price of $909. And depending on where you make the purchase, you can also grab a free microSD card or a hard-shell carrying case for your flying camera.
Firmware version 01.03.05.10 is now available to download for the new DJI Osmo Action 4 camera. The tech giant has also updated the accompanying Mimo app to v1.11.3 for iOS users and to v1.11.2 for those who use Android devices.
It’s no secret that DJI makes the best, most powerful sub-250-gram drones out there. The Mini 3, for instance, features a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with dual native ISO and chip-level HDR technology that allows it to capture true-to-life colors both during the day and at night. And now, B&H Photo is running a $699 Mini 3 (DJI RC) Black Friday deal that includes the aircraft, drone remote controller with an in-built HD screen, Fly More Combo accessory bundle, hard-shell travel case, 256GB microSD card, strobe light, landing pad, and an optics kit.
Insta360 has released two new cameras ahead of the holiday season: Insta360 Ace and Insta360 Ace Pro. Both wide-angle action cameras promise incredible image quality while utilizing the latest in AI developments. Here’s everything you need to know…
Insta360, the imaging company that has revolutionized 360-degree video and stills for the masses, is preparing to unveil its latest camera later today. But photos and specs of the rumored Insta360 Ace and Ace Pro cameras have already leaked online, and there’s plenty to be excited about.
Phase One, a Denmark-based company specializing in digital imaging tech, has unveiled a fantastic new survey-grade camera that boasts an advanced 128MP image sensor. Developed in collaboration with Quantum Systems and Trimble, the Phase One P5 integrates seamlessly with Trinity Pro fixed-wing mapping drone and Trimble Business Center construction and modeling software.
Another DJI Black Friday drone deal has gone live with the Air 2S and Air 2S Fly More Combo seeing discounts of 20% (up to $260 in savings) until November 27. Adorama, meanwhile, has decided to sweeten the deal by throwing in a set of Aries ND filters worth $39.95 for free with the drone.
The latest DJI Black Friday deal to go live offers savings of 12% on the Mini 3 Fly More Combo, which ships with the DJI RC remote controller. DJI RC comes with a built-in screen and pre-installed flight apps.
The Mini 2 SE drone, which was first announced by DJI in February 2023, is down to an all-time-low price of $299 in an early Black Friday discount deal. Meanwhile, you can also grab a free propeller holder worth $7.48 with the drone by heading over to B&H Photo to make the purchase.
Geospatial marketplace UP42 and on-demand drone data platform GLOBHE are joining forces to make high-quality drone data available through UP42. The partnership targets customers engaged in crop monitoring and management, livestock monitoring, precision farming, environmental conservation, wildlife conservation, forestry, and disaster response.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has developed new video guidance to explain to drone operators the risks of flying too close to emergency helicopters. The move comes after helicopter pilots reported more than a dozen cases where they felt a drone had become too close to their aircraft.
Saildrone, whose ocean drones are revolutionizing the way ocean data is collected, says it has received the first-ever classification for an autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
DJI has released new firmware updates for Matrice 300 (M300) RTK and Matrice 350 (M350) RTK, making the company’s flagship commercial drones compatible with the new Zenmuse L2 aerial LiDAR payload.