What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields…
While we are all waiting on the official specifications from the DJI Mavic 4, or at least a glimpse of an announcement on a webshop, my friend Mauro Tandoi gave me a heads up to check something interesting on Tiktok.…
New images of the ‘cancelled’ DJI RC Track revealed exciting specifications for DJI Airs 3S and DJI Mini 4 Pro users. The beacon will be backwards compatible to both drones with OcuSync 4.0 (Now O4). This is the last of…
DroneXL readers will be glad to see that our article about Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns was also picked up by OriginalDobo. Ken created this video titled “Skydio Drones Marketing Blunder | Not Smart,” and…
Why would DJI cancel a leaked product weeks before launch? Short answer: some things happend, they decided to pull it, but will push it as a DJI Mavic 4 feature. In this series I’ll explain everything secret about the DJI…
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. The DJI Neo has been out for about six months now. I like to do these follow-up reviews not so much to go over the technical capabilities—as that’s been covered many times…
With the DJI Air 3S there was supposed to be a long awaited DJI RC Track coming out. But on launch day it wasn’t there. What happened? Why did DJI cancel it and when will it return? In a series…
Using your drone and your feet to rediscover your city. I am a walker. I absolutely, definitively prefer exploring on foot rather than by car or public transport. But in recent years, I’ve discovered that combining walking with drone photography…
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned with the phrase “DON’T F*CK WITH SKYDIO” in bold, blue capital letters. Far from the…
Skydio, a prominent U.S. drone manufacturer known for its advocacy against Chinese-made drones due to alleged Data Security risks, is now under scrutiny for a marketing campaign targeting law enforcement agencies. According to allegations from sources, including a Police sergeant…
Tiktok dropping loads of DJI leaks, a new exclusive front view image of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro here today and a lot of empty shells found in China. After almost two months of waiting in silence, the wheels are…
The latest update to the DJI Fly app, version 1.16.4, rolled out on March 6, 2025, introduces a significant new feature that enhances flight safety and flexibility for drone pilots. According to details from the official DJI download center, this…
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. Government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and…
Have you ever flown FPV (First Person View) drones? Flying fpv is the kind of activity that only the brave at heart can stand and will try to repeat after their first flight. Imagine being a normal human being with…
Amazon‘s ambitious drone delivery program has hit serious turbulence in College Station, Texas, where unprecedented community resistance has collided with the e-commerce giant’s futuristic vision. This university town of approximately 125,000 residents has become ground zero for a showdown that…
Mexico‘s top general has acknowledged that U.S. drone surveillance flights over Mexico have resulted in the arrests of at least two cartel leaders, underscoring a strengthening partnership between the two nations in combating organized crime. According to a report by…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort Wayne Police Department at the end of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval, detailed in a Government…
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) in Marcy, New York, will transform its Wildcat Field House into a high-flying arena for the 2025 U.S. Drone Soccer District II Championship. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 16…
Spain‘s Armed Forces are set to enhance their military capabilities with a fleet of Skydio X10D drones, acquired through an €18 million (approximately $18.7 million USD) contract with U.S.-based Skydio, a leader in autonomous drone technology. As reported in Skydio’s…
Hello there, fellow pilot! Today I am going to explain when you should use the D-log color profile on your dji drone. What kind of log is a “D-log”? First of all, what does D-log mean? D-log is a video…
A hotel guest’s drone crashed into the New York Hilton Midtown early Friday, February 21, 2025, scattering debris across Sixth Avenue and prompting a temporary block closure—a Drone Incident that amplifies safety concerns in urban airspace, especially following DJI’s recent…
The Drone Etiquette Guide includes these 7 essential rules for responsible drone pilots: Dronetiquette. That’s a totally made up word. But don’t worry, my intentions are good. One thing I always tell my students is “the best thing you can…
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories for you this week. As we hit our 300th week, we’ll cover Wingcopter‘s new LiDAR unit, a Baltimore man facing felonies for flying over NFL games, the PYKA Pelican 2…
I am a cheap-drone lover. An when I saw the DJI Neo, the first thought that came to my mind was: this is something big. And after testing it intensively for two months, the only thing I can say is…
During a Wednesday agenda session of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy reportedly emphasized that local law enforcement agencies require tools to protect airspace above their communities. According to reporting from the Asbury Park Press, recent…
Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement, announced today, aims to accelerate the availability of ACSL‘s SOTEN drone system through Exertis Almo’s established commercial channels. The partnership comes…
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has…
South Korean drone manufacturers have achieved a remarkable milestone with exports reaching $27.54 million in 2023, marking a 260% increase from the previous year, reports Business Korea. This significant growth comes as U.S. restrictions on Chinese-made drones create new opportunities…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip vlog drone, a drone that hit an airplane, a New York man’s arrest (you’ll find out why), and lastly, a bill…
The landscape of motorsport broadcasting is set for a significant transformation as FOX Sports commits to implementing extensive drone coverage throughout its IndyCar Series broadcasts. According to a recent report from RACER, the network will partner with Beverly Hills Aerials…
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