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Central Park visitors may soon find themselves under the watchful eye of NYPD drones, as the iconic Manhattan park faces a dramatic uptick in crime. Mayor Eric Adams has suggested deploying drones and other new technologies to address the alarming rise in sex crimes, assaults, and robberies in the area.

In an era of rapid technological change, private security is being transformed by the integration of drones. Paul “IX” Kemppainen, a seasoned security professional with a background that spans the Navy SEALs, US Secret Service, National Park Service, and SpaceX, is at the forefront of this transformation. As the founder of Las Vegas-based SISU Enlightened Protection, IX details how he is harnessing the power of DJI drones to enhance the safety of high-profile clients and complex events.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light to the AVSS PRS-M3E, a parachute recovery system developed by Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) for the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and Mavic 3 Thermal drones. With this approval, drone operators can now legally fly these drones over people for commercial operations.

Flytrex, the trailblazer in airborne food delivery, has just hit a major milestone, completing its 100,000th drone delivery across its North Carolina and Texas locations. The achievement makes Flytrex the only company in the US to surpass 100K commercial food deliveries by drone.

An Event38 employee shared on LinkedIn a tease of an upcoming addition to its E455 drones, SpaceX’s Starlink internet. This use would be linked to its BVLOS variant and would allow higher data rates over long distances with low latency and high reliability.

DJI has rolled out a new firmware update for its flagship Inspire 3 cinema drone, fixing pesky bugs to enhance the remote controller performance.

New York City implemented an innovative approach to emergency communications this week by deploying drones to deliver urgent flood warnings to residents. While the initiative aimed at increasing safety in flood-prone areas, it has sparked a mixed response from the public.

The release dates of the DJI Neo indoor-friendly FPV drone and Osmo Action 5 Pro camera have leaked online, and it looks like we may not have to wait too long for new DJI gear!

Cyberhawk, a drone inspection and surveying services company, has announced a remarkable 55% revenue growth for the fiscal year 2024. The company’s total revenue soared to $28.7 million, driven by strong performances in key regions such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Middle East.

Drone panorama image stitching platform PanoVolo has introduced a new feature called “Fill Sky” to tackle a long-standing challenge associated with 360-degree aerial panoramas. The feature comes as part of Panovolo’s latest software update, v1.7.0.

Stefan Ceciu, a new drone owner, took part in a rescue using his DJI Avata 2 to spot a sinking boat on Utah Lake on August 3. Using his FPV drone, he was able to pin point the boat and help direct rescuers to the location, saving the family’s lives.

As temperatures soar this summer, DJI drone users need to pay extra attention to their aircraft batteries. Extreme heat can lead to battery issues such as swelling or even damage. To ensure your flights are smooth and safe, refer to this comprehensive checklist by DJI that explains how to care for your drone batteries during the hot months.

Nepal is gearing up to use DJI delivery drones to transport waste from the 6,812-metre-tall Ama Dablam, a popular peak in the Everest region. DJI FlyCart 30 drones will take on the job traditionally handled by Sherpa guides, which officials believe will help reduce casualties on Everest. This marks the first commercial application of drones in Nepal’s high-altitude zones.

Airspace Link, a leading FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier for low-altitude airspace authorization, has unveiled the AirHub Portal Marketplace, a new addition to its AirHub Portal ecosystem. This platform offers a curated collection of drone planning, operations, and management tools and third-party integrations, aiming to simplify drone operations and create an integrated ecosystem for the industry and drone operators.

One-click drone 3D modeling specialist SkyeBrowse is inching closer to its ultimate vision – being able to create accurate 3D models in real-time. The Texas-based company has boosted its processing speed by up to 1.5x and introduced the highly-requested GPS Tool.

In the shadow of its recent addition to the US trade blacklist, Autel Robotics has quietly launched the new EVO Lite Enterprise drone series with a flight time of up to 40 minutes.

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), in partnership with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and several tech companies, recently conducted groundbreaking flight operations to demonstrate a new system for managing drone traffic. This three-day event at the New York UAS Test Site evaluated the integration of advanced technologies to ensure drones can operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace.

DJI has announced the release of new firmware updates for its latest range of remote controllers with in-built display screens, including the DJI RC, DJI RC 2, and DJI RC Pro.

DJI has released a notable new firmware update for the Zenmuse H30 series, the company’s all-weather, multi-sensor flagship aerial payloads. The firmware, now at v10.01.07.03, introduces several key improvements and optimizations poised to elevate public safety missions and energy inspection tasks.

Tech giant DJI has released substantial new firmware updates for the M350 RTK drone and Zenmuse L2 LiDAR payload, bringing an array of enhancements including support for Power Line Follow mode for the aircraft when using with the L2.

DJI has released new firmware updates for the Mavic 3 Enterprise drone series, which includes the Mavic 3E, Mavic 3T (thermal), and Mavic 3M (multispectral) drones. The fresh software packages make the drones even more efficient and user-friendly.

“When it rains, it pours” has always been true for DJI leaks, and we now have a look at the possible retail packaging for the upcoming DJI Neo indoor-friendly drone.