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AlteX DroneHUB is once again celebrating International Women’s Day by giving women in Canada the chance to level up their skills with free professional drone training. Now in its third year, the Women Who Drone Giveaway offers two winners a spot in the Advanced Drone License Training program — a course valued at CAD $650.

Update: Falcon Mini: V-shaped drone debuts at $199 for early backers

There’s a new sub-250-gram drone in town, and it could shake up the game for the DJI Mini drone series. Zero Zero Robotics has unveiled the V-Copter Falcon Mini, a sleek, lightweight drone with a twist. Unlike the familiar quad-copter designs from DJI’s consumer drones, the Falcon Mini takes a different approach with just two rotors mounted in a unique V-shape. The result? Faster acceleration, enhanced agility, and a design that’s sure to turn heads.

Canada-based Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) has introduced the PRS-M4DT, a Parachute Recovery System tailored for DJI’s latest drone-in-a-box solution, the Dock 3. This development aims to empower enterprise drone operators with the confidence to conduct missions over populated areas while adhering to stringent safety standards.

What if your car came with its own drone? That’s exactly what’s happening with BYD and DJI’s new Lingyuan system, a first-of-its-kind vehicle-mounted drone platform that lets drivers launch, control, and charge a drone right from their car.

Connecticut-based Aquiline Drones is launching a new nationwide campaign to support cities struggling with graffiti tagging. After developing the solution with the Washington State Department of Transportation, it’s time to take its paint-spraying drones to the market to “Make America Clean Again.”

Spain’s Ministry of Defense announced this week that it has chosen the US drone manufacturer Skydio and its X10 drone to supply its military for UAV operations. The value of the contract is €18 million ($18.7 million).

Skydio has rolled out a critical update for its X10 and X10D drones, tackling a rare but serious power loss issue that could occur mid-flight. The update, which applies to the drone, controller, and batteries, ensures safer and more reliable operations — but there’s a catch: you can’t fly unless all your batteries are updated!

February was a packed month of various DJI product releases and updates, but what’s next on the horizon for the drone maker? Well, it might just be that—actual drones. Here’s what we’re expecting to release soon.

DJI has officially launched the Dock 3, a next-generation “drone-in-a-box” system designed to redefine autonomous operations. If you’ve already seen our launch announcement, here’s a deep dive into the top 10 features that make the Dock 3 a game-changer for industries like security, agriculture, and emergency response.

Mapping and location intelligence specialist Esri has announced it is integrating Freefly Systems’ Astro Max drone into ArcGIS Flight — a dedicated application for geospatial drone flight planning and data capture.

You love your DJI Pocket 3 — its pocket-sized power, buttery-smooth 4K video, and that crisp 1-inch sensor make capturing life’s moments a breeze. But let’s be real: when the sun sets or the lighting isn’t perfect, your footage can take a hit. Enter Frezzi’s PocketLight Kit, a game-changer for creators who want pro-level lighting without the bulky setup.

It was a busy month for DJI fans as the company announced four new products and a frenzy of new features for its various platforms. In case you need a recap, here’s everything new from DJI for the month of February.

Ondas Holdings and Volatus Aerospace have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at boosting border security with cutting-edge autonomous drones. By joining forces, the companies plan to deploy the Optimus System — an advanced drone platform capable of 24/7 aerial monitoring and intelligence gathering.

As larger heavy-lift VTOL UAV technology evolves, it’s becoming more and more likely that the US Navy will be at the forefront of drone use of this size in real-world applications, reducing costs to taxpayers and decreasing the risk to service members needed to transport supplies between ships and shore.

Today, DJI has officially unveiled its third-generation DJI Dock, a drone-in-a-box solution for enterprise pilots. The notable feature this time around is the official support for vehicle mounting, allowing you to take your automation wherever you need to be.

A northern Michigan man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting a DJI police drone out of the sky during a tense standoff with law enforcement.

Fresh off the back-to-back launches of the Osmo Mobile 7 series on February 18, followed by the RS 4 Mini on February 20, DJI isn’t slowing down. The drone giant has now teased yet another product launch, set for February 27 at 8 a.m. EST.

Lilium, the German eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft manufacturer, has shut down operations after failing to secure critical funding. This marks the company’s second insolvency filing in a matter of months, bringing an end to what was once seen as a revolutionary force in the urban air mobility sector.

It’s hard to believe that DJI didn’t release the Osmo Mobile 7 last week as a replacement for the budget Mobile SE. With similar pricing and feature omissions from its bigger brothers, is the Osmo Mobile 7 the new king of budget smartphone gimbals?

DJI has dropped a killer firmware update (v01.06.08.04) for the Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera, packing a powerful new zoom mode, smoother focus transitions, and pro-level color upgrades. Whether you’re a vlogger, filmmaker, or just love shooting crisp, cinematic videos, this update makes the Pocket 3 even harder to resist. Here’s what’s new…

DJI has released a new update for the Terra all-in-one drone mapping solution. Version 4.4.6 brings significant enhancements to LiDAR Point Cloud processing, promising users a more stable and accurate mapping experience.

DJI has unveiled a significant update to its DJI Mimo app, version 2.2.1, introducing enhanced features and support for the newly launched Osmo Mobile 7P and Osmo Mobile 7 gimbals. This update aims to elevate the user experience, offering advanced tools for both amateur and professional content creators.

Today, DJI announced the new RS 4 Mini, its latest full-feature camera gimbal for smaller cameras and smartphones. Announced with the RS 4 Mini is the new Intelligent Tracking Module that, once connected to the gimbal, can add basic ActiveTracking and gesture control to any camera.