The DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo is currently available at a $60 discount, bringing its price down to $389 from the usual $449. This limited-time offer is valid until April 26, so it’s the perfect moment to elevate your photography game.
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Drone Express, now operating as DEXA, has reached two major milestones in its mission to bring fast, autonomous drone deliveries to your doorstep. The Ohio-based company has received FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, allowing it to fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for commercial deliveries across the US. It also earned a spot on the Department of Transportation’s S-1 List — an exclusive list of drones approved for safe, national operations.
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A new insurance facility offering major protection for drones, eVTOLs, and other aviation innovations has just launched in a big way.
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Heven — the go-to name in hydrogen-powered drones — has announced it’s acquiring Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL). The result? A powerhouse team of innovators ready to shape the future of unmanned flight.
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DJI is inviting Osmo Action 5 Pro users to participate in a public beta program aimed at enhancing the camera’s color performance.
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Tech giant DJI has unveiled version 4.5.0 of its flagship drone mapping software, DJI Terra, introducing a suite of enhancements to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability of aerial data processing.
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A new Florida bill that is set to be voted on by the state’s Senate could put drones flown in the state at risk of being shot down or brought down using “reasonable force” if a person believes their privacy is being violated and the drone is below 500 feet.
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This week DHL began holding shipments being imported into the United States of values over $800 due to US tariffs. With DHL being a major logistics company for shipments out of China, some drones could be affected.
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In a major tech upgrade for emergency response teams, SkyeBrowse and Paladin have partnered to bring real-time 3D modeling to Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs — eliminating delays and giving first responders eyes on the scene before they arrive.
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Hold onto your selfie sticks, folks — there’s a new action camera in town, and it’s ready to blow your socks off. Insta360 just pulled the curtain off its latest masterpiece: the Insta360 X5, a camera so smart, so rugged, and so powerful, it’s practically begging to be taken on your wildest adventures.
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FlyGuys, an online marketplace for reality data capture, has launched a new tool that puts drone missions directly into the hands of pilots — literally. The company has announced the release of the FlyGuys Pilot App, a mobile app designed to make mission management faster, easier, and more convenient for drone operators across the US.
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DJI’s beginner drones are great — but what if you could get something with 8K photo capability, up to 96 minutes of flying time, AI-powered takeoff/landing, and four-way positioning for much less? Enter the Ruko U11MINI 4K, a surprisingly capable mini drone that delivers smooth 4K video and smart flying features without weighing down your backpack or budget.
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With spring officially here, you may be thinking it’s time to finally get into or serious about this drone flying thing. However, there’s a wide range of drones you could purchase from the leader of the pack, DJI. Some are due for upgrades and others have various versions, so which DJI drones should and shouldn’t you buy?
Also, read the ending to have a better chance of not getting stuck with long delivery delays.
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DJI has rolled out a major new firmware update for its enterprise-grade Dock 3 and Matrice 4D drone series. Here’s what you need to know about these cutting-edge tools and how the latest firmware enhances their capabilities for autonomous operations, data management, and mission efficiency.
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Drone delivery might still feel futuristic in many parts of the world, but in one Irish town, it’s already part of everyday life. Manna Aero, a Dublin-based startup, is now completing up to 80 autonomous deliveries per drone a day and it’s not just grocery runs or takeout orders. In one case, a customer even had a hot coffee dropped off by drone.
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A new bill that was quietly introduced in the Senate this month could reshape how, where, and even if you can fly your drone in the U.S. Introduced as the Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), the bill seeks to allow local governments the right to regulate drone flights below 200 feet.
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It has been a quiet few weeks on the Mavic 4 Pro leak story, minus a few videos of the drone out in the wild, which are old news at this point. But the previously rumored release date should be near, right? I mean, we’ve only been waiting for this drone to finally hit store shelves for several months at this point. Well, I hate to break it to you, but it seems like you’re going to have to wait a little bit longer for DJI‘s new flagship camera drone.
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SpaceX is a leading bidder for the Pentagon’s Golden Dome missile defense platform, according to Reuters. The project will join SpaceX alongside software company Palantir and drone manufacturer Anduril in a project that could oust traditional defense primes from one of the DoD’s biggest new defense projects.
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Imagine landing at JFK or LaGuardia after a fun but taxing vacation, and instead of hailing a two-hour cab ride or asking your brother-in-law to come and get you, you take to the skies in an eVTOL. You’re back on the ground in 15 minutes for a short trip back home to bed. What a time to be alive. eVTOL developer Archer Aviation is making this dream a reality alongside its business partner, United Airlines, offering travelers to NYC a new map of air taxi routes to travel to and from NYC airports.
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If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the clock in a yellow cab, stuck in gridlock en route to JFK or LaGuardia, Archer Aviation may have your dream solution: air taxis that can whisk you from Manhattan to the airport in just 5 to 15 minutes. Yes, minutes.
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Ready to film your wildest adventures in jaw-dropping detail? DJI just made it a whole lot easier — and cheaper. For the first time ever, the Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo is on sale for just $369 — that’s $80 off a camera that already punched way above its weight.
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As someone who shoots a lot of mobile video — whether it’s for YouTube, social media, or just testing the latest gear — I’m always on the hunt for tools that can help me create better looking footage. We recently got our hands on the Hohem iSteady M7, a 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed to bring pro-level stabilization and tracking to your smartphone setup. After using it for a few weeks, we think it might be one of the best smartphone gimbals we’ve seen yet.
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PolarPro has entered the camera bag chat with the addition of its RoadRunner camera bags in various sizes and designs. The company was gracious enough to send over a few samples for us to try and share our thoughts with you.
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If you’re vacationing near the Jersey Shore and notice a swarm of drones overhead, don’t panic — it’s all part of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) experiment. From April 14 to 25, the FAA is conducting a large-scale drone detection test near New Jersey’s Cape May Ferry Terminal, aiming to enhance airspace safety.
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