The Phoenix Fire Department announced that it is adding a fleet of Skydio drones to its arsenal to support its firefighters while on a call.
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DJI RC will also come to the Air 2S per leaker
According to DJI leaker OstiaLV, DJI’s new RC controller might be coming to more than just the Mavic 3 but also the Air 2S, replacing the Smart Controller. A welcome addition as the DJI RC is a fantastic offering for its price.
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Drone deals to look out for ahead of Amazon’s Prime Day event
Tomorrow starts the big Amazon Prime Day event that will last 48 hours and feature loads of savings across the site. While deals on drones are hard to come by, a few are out there. And, there are also a lot of accessories you might need to go alongside your drone.
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A fleet of Ingenuity-like helicopters could come to Mars for sample return mission
It’s that time of year again (I feel like it is always that time of year) when drafts of NASA’s next fiscal year budget start to form. During this process, we gain insight into how Congress wants that money spent, which could include changes to existing programs. For example, this year, it looks like Congress was so impressed with Ingenuity’s success that it wants more helicopters (air spacecraft?) for NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission.
Read MoreDJI Mavic 3 shot down in North Carolina, local authorities are investigating
According to local news, Dan Brand was flying his DJI Mavic 3 above his family’s property when it was shot down. Burke County sheriffs are currently investigating the illegal act of shooting down a UAV.
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The Buzz Podcast 29: Indoor security drone, DJI updates, and more
Join Yifei and Seth for this week’s weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
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Hands-on with the ZeroZero V-COPTR now $899 with a special pre-Prime Day offering
If you’re looking to add a unique, fun drone to your collection, the V-COPTR is now 25% off on Amazon for a special pre-Prime Day special offer. We also got our hands on one to share our thoughts on this one-of-a-kind drone.
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The Buzz Podcast 28: Inspire 3 leak, tethered drones and more
Join Yifei and Seth for this week’s weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
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Micron 1.5 TB i400 microSD: Best new card for drones? Probably not, but it shows promise
Last week Micron announced it is breaking the record for the largest MicroSD card to come to the market. Coming in at 1.5 TB, is Micron’s new microSD card the best option for all-day drone storage?
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The Buzz Podcast 27: New DJI goggles leak, RS3 release, drone taxi video, and more
Join Yifei and Seth for this week’s weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
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The Buzz Podcast 26: Mini 3 and Mavic 3 updates, Irish drone pilot convicted, and more
Join Yifei and Seth for this week’s weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
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Event 38 announces the E400, the company’s first VTOL drone
Event 38, an Ohio-based drone manufacturer, has just announced its first VTOL drone called the E400. Built in the US, it is on a short list of fixed-wing VTOL drones made stateside.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI Mavic 3 GPS issue seems to be fixed in new 0700 firmware update
For much of 2022, Mavic 3 owners have been plagued by slow home point locks when cold starting the drone. With the recent firmware update, DJI seems to have fixed the GPS issues seen on the Mavic 3.
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The Buzz Podcast 25: Insta360 drone camera, new drone FPV video and much more
Join Yifei and Seth for this week’s weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
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The Buzz Podcast 24: DJI Mini 3 10 bit, new leaks, and more
Join Yifei and Seth for this week’s weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week.
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DJI RS3 leaked photo shows gimbal could be ready sooner than expected
The DJI RS3, according to leakers, is the next product we expect the company will release this year. The first photo of DJI’s RS3 has surfaced, showing what looks to be a finished product.
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The Buzz Podcast 23: New delivery drones, Mavic 3 parachute, and more
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DroneDJ Weekly: DJI releases Mini 3 Pro, UK sends drones to Ukraine, and more
This week we got the long-awaited reveal of the Mini 3 Pro from DJI, and orders are already getting delayed into June and August. So catch up on the rest of the top stories while you sip on your Monday coffee.
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DJI’s Mini 3 Pro is now available to order from DJI’s online store and retailers worldwide. However, shipping dates vary. So when will DJI’s Mini 3 Pro be delivered to your doorstep?
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The Buzz Podcast 22: First thoughts on DJI’s new Mini 3 Pro
Join Yifei, Seth K, and Seth W to discuss DJI’s newest drone the Mini 3 Pro without first thoughts about flying it.
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DJI Mini 3 Pro unboxing: What do you get inside the box and the Fly More Kit?
Today DJI announced its newest drone, the Mini 3 Pro. DJI also gave us a new buying option, the Fly More Kit. So what is the Fly More Kit, and what is inside the box when you buy a Mini 3 Pro? Check it out below and buy it here.
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I’ve had the chance to fly DJI’s Mini 3 Pro for the past few weeks, and it has quickly proven itself as a top player in DJI’s lineup of drones. But is it everything we have waited for? Check out our DJI Mini 3 Pro review below.
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Noticed by DJI leaker Jasper Ellens first, DJI has mysteriously removed its Mini 2 drone from the US and Canada Amazon stores. This could presumably be ahead of the rumored release of the Mini 3 Pro drone.
Update: After publishing, the Mini 2 returned to DJI’s Amazon stores in both the US and Canada after being off for about two days.
Expand Expanding CloseDrone DJ Weekly: Snap’s new ‘drone,’ tornado drone footage, more
Last week we saw more leaks detailing what DJI’s newest drone will be capable of. We also have a new drone on the market, well a “flying camera,” but basically a drone by Snapchat and more. Catch up on the top drone stories below.
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