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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.

The Canadian women’s soccer team may have advanced to the knockout stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 1-0 win over Colombia, but its infamous drone-spying scandal now threatens to spread beyond the Olympics with officials admitting in evidence to FIFA that spying on opponents was routinely done.

US lawmakers may be trying hard to block Americans from using Chinese drone tech, but the Chinese government is busy paving the way for its drone companies to further dominate international markets. China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced a relaxation of export curbs on some of its most advanced consumer drones, effective Sept. 1.

Two US Senators have formally introduced their version of the Countering CCP Drones Act as an amendment to the Senate’s FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), reintroducing the call for a ban on the sale of new DJI drones in the US. To be clear, this amendment has not been considered yet. But tech giant DJI has expressed concerns about the recommendations outlined in the amendment, emphasizing that they are extremely problematic and damaging for the US drone industry.

DJI has rolled out exciting new updates for their DJI Dock 2 and FlightHub 2 solutions, enhancing the way drones operate and manage data, especially for tasks covering extensive areas.

Dallas-area residents will soon witness a historic milestone in drone delivery. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Alphabet’s Wing Aviation and Zipline International approval to operate their delivery drones simultaneously over the Dallas and Fort Worth suburbs without visual observers. Set to begin in August, these flights mark the first time commercial drones can operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in the US, overcoming a major hurdle in drone delivery.

The FPV drone community has something exciting to celebrate: DJI has finally integrated the O3 Air Unit with the DJI Goggles 3. This means no more juggling multiple headsets for different drones. Now, owners of the DJI Goggles 3 can effortlessly connect to both the Avata 2 and custom-built FPV drones equipped with the O3 Air Unit.