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A recent post to Twitter by OsitaLV shows off a hand drawing of a supposed DJI Mavic 3 with a LiDAR scanner on the bottom, a possible addition to the upcoming Mavic. Let’s explore if DJI would follow Apple’s footsteps add such a sensor to the upcoming Mavic 3.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao has announced a new drone integration initiative called BEYOND to tackle the rest of the issues facing drones. The news comes after the Integration Pilot Program (IPP) successfully ended on October 25th.

Agriculture students attending Hutchinson Community College (HCC) in Kansas, are now learning to fly drones and receive their FAA drone licenses to get prepared for a future of drones in the industry. Students have already been enjoying the class so much that they plan on implementing drones on their families’ farms.

The Brookhaven Police Department in Georgia is set to receive a fleet of drones as a new advanced way to responding to 911 calls. The department will also have 12 officers train to receive their FAA licenses as a part of the new unmanned aerial systems unit.

The new mini bug drone will be added to the UK Army’s tanks and other armored vehicles to gain access to enemy positions by blowing open doors with explosives. The drone is a part of the UK’s new investment in threat-driven military equipment.

According to the Allied Market Research report, the global construction drone industry will be worth an estimated $11.96 billion by 2027. The popularity of drones on the job site is forever increasing, thanks to the growing demand for residential and non-residential developments. It is also expected that government infrastructure will help increase the number of drones in the air.

According to Reuters Japanese government officials, Japan is looking to stop purchasing Chinese-made drones and parts to improve national security. The news comes as the US continues its fight against Chinese drones being used within government agencies.

2198 miniature drones took to the sky back on September 3rd in a record-breaking drone show, thanks to technology from Ublox. The company made the show happen with its positioning and wireless communication technologies.

A recent Kickstarter drone we came across is the VISTA Drone, which aims to replace your current drone by capturing 8k 360-degree videos and 40 MP stills, meaning you no longer need to worry about the way the drone is facing.

Researchers in the UK have developed an innovative solution to get a wireless network of sensors into dangerous areas using drones that shoot darts into trees and other soft materials.

In a recent live test, the Dutch Army used its latest device, the SMASH Fire Control System from Smart Shooter, to effectively take down drones. The attachment allows drones to be easily detected and shot down with standard rifles.

The Drone Racing League (DRL) has partnered with Genius Sports to take drone racing betting to the next level over the next few years. This is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships that will see drone racing become the next big sport.

Insta360 has released its latest camera, Insta360 ONE X2, with a larger battery, a new touch screen display, and an improved microphone array. The Insta360 ONE X2 looks to be more of a version 1.5 with no additional video or photo resolutions added to the camera.

The Insta360 ONE X2 can be picked up right now from Insta360’s online store, Adorama, or Amazon for $429.99.

Yesterday, Skydio launched its Skydio Flight School video series to help Skydio 2 users learn tips and tricks from the team. Skydio also launched its Skydio Flyer monthly newsletter to celebrate the cool things the community is doing with the company’s autonomous drones.

FirePoint hopes to bridge the gap between drone developers and Department of Defense (DoD) programs with its air cargo industry day. The industry day will allow drone companies to network with one another and gain insight into partnering with the Department of Defense.

Ohio-based CAL Analytics recently tested its regional detect and avoid system for drones flying in unmanned traffic management (UTM) environments. The two-day tests demonstrated the system’s ability to prevent collisions between drones and other aircraft in the sky.

North Dakota has taken the next step in integrating drones into everyday life with Vantis, a statewide BVLOS network for commercial drone research. This latest announcement adds to the hard work North Dakota has put into its commercial drone network.

Quaternium has managed to achieve a 10-hour 14-minute flight with its hybrid drone after partnering with drone fuel injector company Löweheiser. The flight was made possible with an experimental version of the HYBRiX 2.1 drone.

Drone show experts from around the world have joined forces to give away an iPhone 12 and an Apple Watch Series 6 in a 50-drone animated light show created in a choreography competition. The winner will also see their drone show animation re-created with a real drone show.

After the DJI Mini 2, previously thought to be named Mavic Mini 2, leaked in an unboxing video yesterday, it came with the same controller as the Mavic Air 2, suggesting the Mini 2 should work with the DJI Smart Controller. But will DJI allow you to fly with the Smart Controller?

DJI has announced its latest partnership with the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E team to supply it with drones and other filmmaking equipment. The partnership aims to bring fans closer to the team on and off the track in ways that haven’t been done before.