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Leading developer of battery-powered air taxis, Joby, is finishing April with a pair of major business accords, including a deal worth $55 million to provide its electric vertical takeoff and landing planes (eVTOL) and flight training to the US Air Force.

Leading drone delivery company Wing is pushing ahead with plans to considerably scale its aerial activity through intensified testing of its craft in the kinds of challenging weather conditions the entire sector will have to overcome if it’s to become a true challenger to legacy road transportation.

DJI might be pushing the boundaries of consumer drone technology with its latest product, the world’s first triple optical camera drone, but the company is on the hook for a mighty $279 million judgment after a federal jury in Texas decided it infringed on two patents held by Textron, a US aerospace manufacturer.

As their revered political hero famously phrased it, “there you go again.” A pair of Republican legislators has joined the conga line of officials in Washington striking tough positions against China with another bill seeking to broaden US bans on DJI drones – this one with potentially far-reaching consequences.

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) says it is testing a drone-in-a-box system, DJI Dock, along with the DJI M30 drone, to reduce avalanche hazards to roadways.

DJI has released new firmware updates for its flagship Mavic 3 series, making all Mavic 3 drones compatible with two of the company’s FPV goggles and RC Motion 2 remote controller.

It’s that day again, and you know what that means – the release of a new DJI drone and time to see what the company has given us today! DJI’s Mavic 3 Pro has been a long time coming, and so much has leaked over the past few weeks, but there are still some secrets to share! So let’s dive right into this Mavic 3 Pro unboxing.

DJI has stopped the sale of the original Mavic 3 through its online store. This development comes on the heels of the tech giant releasing the latest addition to the Mavic 3 series: the world’s first consumer drone with three optical cameras, the Mavic 3 Pro.

And so, it’s official. The world’s first consumer drone with a triple-camera system is here, and we can’t keep calm!

Tech giant DJI has hit a home run with the new Mavic 3 Pro, which is equipped with no less than three camera sensors. And three cameras with different focal lengths really are better than one (or two).

Underwater drone manufacturer QYSEA has released the new FIFISH V-EVO which features a 4K/60fps camera with 360-degree omnidirectional movement. The compact consumer drone allows explorers to capture smooth slow-motion videos in ultra-high definition, as deep as 100 meters below the water’s surface.

This just in: DJI Mavic 3 Pro: The king of camera drones is here

Unless you’ve been avoiding social media all weekend, chances are you’ve already caught a glimpse or two of DJI’s upcoming new drone. Thanks to a number of leaks, the rumored Mavic 3 Pro has been revealed extensively before its official launch.

An FAA UAS test site in North Dakota is preparing drones to support response efforts after Governor Doug Burgum declared a statewide emergency for spring flooding.

It’s been only a week since DJI launched the new Inspire 3 professional filmmaking drone, and the tech giant is already gearing up for another product release. A new DJI teaser has dropped just now, and it indicates that the company is readying to unveil its first triple-lens camera product. Could it be the rumored Mavic 3 Pro drone?

Elistair, a French manufacturer of drone tether systems, has announced a new power module for the DJI Matrice 30 (M30) drone.

The DroneDeploy Flight app for the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise has received a fresh update to enable autonomous RTK flights for DJI’s newest flagship enterprise drone.

Automated drone inspection software company Drone Harmony provides full support for all DJI Enterprise drones and payloads. And now, the Swiss company’s flight planning and execution app for iPhones and iPads has received a new update, bringing several exciting features, including 3D interface, to users.

Drone mapping and surveying software specialist Propeller Aero says it has scooped up $15.35 million in fresh funding from new and existing investors. The round was led by VC firms and longtime Propeller supporters, Blackbird and Costanoa, with additional investments coming from Australian industry fund Aware Super, Canva founder Cliff Obrecht, and serial entrepreneur Leigh Jasper.

DJI has finally made the drone-only version of the Mini 3 available to buy for those pilots who already have an RC-N1 remote controller from their old Mini-series aircraft. And B&H Photo is currently offering the product at a deal price of $379, which is $90 less than its typical selling price.

Sony Electronics has announced three new accessories to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and overall functionality of the Airpeak S1 professional filmmaking drone. The fresh additions include an RTK kit, a lightweight gimbal, and a bigger battery pack. It’s worth highlighting though that Sony’s announcement comes days after DJI unveiled the Inspire 3 full-frame 8K cinema drone with built-in RTK positioning technology.

An epitome of understated elegance, the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, is a must-visit destination for auto enthusiasts. But if you haven’t had the chance to make a trip there in person, why not take a virtual drone tour of the place right here, right now, and see the stunning machinery on display? Be warned, though – it’s only going to whet your appetite for all things Porsche!

Come September 16, 2023, compliance with the FAA’s final rule on Remote ID will become mandatory for most drones operating in US airspace. Many popular DJI drones have Remote ID capabilities built-in, but some older models need an add-on module to broadcast their identification and location information.

Update (September 13, 2023): The FAA has extended the Remote ID enforcement deadline by six months to March 16, 2024.

The 2023 edition of Coachella has already made its mark in history for featuring the most diverse and inclusive artist lineup yet for the music festival. But we at DroneDJ will remember Coachella 2023 as one where iconic Korean girl group Blackpink and eclectic Icelandic singer Björk turned to drone light shows to make their sets even more unique and unforgettable.

DroneUp, the drone delivery company that Walmart is using, says it plans to test new hydrogen fuel cell technology that has the potential to increase a drone’s flight time to two to five hours.