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Mountain rescuers turn to automated DJI drones to save time
Imagine being stranded somewhere in the snow-covered Tatra Mountains in Poland. Help could take hours to reach you, especially if you’re in a remote valley or on a trail buried under snow. But what if a drone could get there before the rescuers even leave their base? more…
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Forget new sensors. Ericsson wants 5G towers tracking drones
What if the cell towers already lining America’s highways, cities, and industrial sites could do more than deliver phone calls and internet connectivity? What if they could also spot drones flying overhead, even when those drones aren’t connected to the network? more…
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Antigravity A1 drone gets wearable controls for hands-free 360 filming
What if you could go mountain biking, hiking, or simply spend a day outdoors with friends, and have a drone film the entire experience without anyone having to operate it? Better yet, what if you could decide how every shot looks after the adventure is over? more…
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FCC lifts decades-old restriction on drone cellular operations
For years, a decades-old restriction designed to keep cell phones from interfering with ground-based mobile networks has also stood in the way of drone operations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now decided it’s time to move on. more…
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DJI wants its enterprise drones back in the air in 25 seconds
DJI is bringing automated battery swapping to its drone-in-a-box lineup, and it’s doing so with a remarkably quick turnaround. Its newly announced DJI Dock 4 can replace a depleted drone battery with a fully charged one in just 25 seconds, allowing the aircraft to return to the…
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Rick Scott doubles down on DJI and Autel drone restrictions as FCC reviews appeals
US Senator Rick Scott is pushing back against DJI and Autel Robotics’ attempts to challenge their placement on the Federal Communications Commission’s Covered List, arguing that Washington has spent years investigating the Chinese drone makers and has already reached the right…
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UgCS 6.3 adds terrain-following control for complex drone LiDAR surveys
Planning a drone survey across hundreds of acres is one thing. Making sure every flight, sensor setting, and calibration maneuver fits into the same overall plan is another. SPH Engineering wants to make that second part easier with UgCS 6.3, the latest update to its drone…
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Your industrial drones collect data. Percepto wants AI to make it count
Industrial drone inspections have a data problem. Drones can capture detailed images of miles of power lines, sprawling oil and gas facilities, and hard-to-reach industrial equipment. But someone still has to sift through all that footage, identify potential problems, and decide…
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Drone delivery noise is becoming a problem. Zipline has a new answer
The next big improvement in drone delivery might not be faster deliveries or longer flight times. It could be making sure your neighbors barely notice the drone bringing your package. more…
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DJI Modify 1.7.0 adds new ways to refine drone 3D models
DJI Modify is more than a tool for cleaning up drone-generated 3D models. It is designed to help mapping professionals turn raw reconstruction outputs into polished, usable deliverables, whether that means repairing a building model, improving surface textures, or preparing 3D…
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Own a DJI Flip drone? Check these settings after the latest update
If your DJI Flip has been sitting in your camera bag waiting for the next trip, there’s a small maintenance update worth installing before takeoff. DJI has released new firmware for its compact camera drone, joining a wider wave of housekeeping updates rolling out across the…
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Autel EVO Lite 640T and 6K drones get a new update
Autel Robotics has a fresh firmware update for its EVO Lite Enterprise series, giving professionals another reason to check in on a compact drone lineup designed for work that goes well beyond aerial photography. more…
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DJI Avata 360 drone just got better at capturing cinematic shots
A drone that captures everything around it just got better at deciding where to fly next. DJI’s Avata 360 has picked up waypoint flight, zoom controls for subject tracking, and support for the RC Pro 2 controller in a new firmware update, giving aerial filmmakers more ways to…
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DJI Avata drone owners have a new firmware update to install
The DJI Avata is built for pilots who’d rather swoop through a tight gap than capture another routine aerial shot. Now, DJI has rolled out a fresh firmware update for its FPV drone, although the release notes are light on excitement. more…
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Four DJI FPV goggles just got firmware updates
Got a pair of DJI FPV goggles sitting in your gear bag? You might want to check for a firmware update, as DJI has released new software for four models. more…
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DJI RC, RC 2, and RC Pro 2 get new firmware updates
DJI’s latest drone firmware rollout isn’t just about the aircraft themselves. The company has also released updates for three of its screen-equipped remote controllers, bringing routine bug fixes and, in one case, new aircraft compatibility. more…
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DJI Neo and Neo 2 drones get new firmware, but what’s changed?
DJI has rolled out new firmware updates for its Neo and Neo 2 camera drones, giving owners of both palm-sized flyers another reason to check their DJI Fly app. more…
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DJI updates Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S, and Mavic 4 Pro with new firmware
DJI is rolling out new firmware for some of its most capable consumer camera drones, giving Mini 5 Pro , Air 3S , and Mavic 4 Pro owners another reason to check their DJI Fly apps. more…
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DJI updates two classic drones after years of firmware silence
DJI’s Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S may be several years old, but the company hasn’t forgotten about them. Both camera drones have received new firmware updates, marking a return to software maintenance after the Mavic Air 2 ’s last update in 2023 and the Air 2S ’s in 2024. more…
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Remember Mini 2? DJI certainly does
Remember the DJI Mini 2 ? The little drone that made 4K aerial footage accessible to just about everyone has suddenly received some attention from DJI again, and if you’ve owned one, this is a pretty good excuse to feel nostalgic. more…