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ModalAI’s new FPV drone navigates indoor areas with ease

If flying drones indoors sounds like a recipe for disaster, ModalAI’s new Stinger Vision FPV is here to change your mind. The new Stinger Vision FPV is a compact, rugged, and brainy first-person-view drone that’s designed to fly safely and autonomously in tight spaces like warehouses, tunnels, or even GPS-denied environments.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI RS 4 Mini firmware update: Smarter sleep, sharper tracking

DJI has rolled out an exciting new firmware update (v01.02.00.00) for its latest full-feature camera gimbal, the RS 4 Mini.
Expand Expanding CloseMemorial Day sale: Save big on DJI Mini 4 Pro drone

So you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on a serious camera drone? This is your moment. The DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Plus with RC 2 is down to $1,099 for Memorial Day — and that’s not just a good deal, it’s a “drop everything and buy now” kind of deal.
Expand Expanding CloseGeneral Atomics begin ground testing on US Air Force’s unmanned fighter

General Atomics announced recently that it’s working towards getting the newly named YFQ-42A unmanned fighter flying this summer. That starts with ground tests, which began this month.
Expand Expanding CloseStock up on filters with PolarPro’s Memorial Day sale

PolarPro is hitting the Memorial Day sales hard with an easy way to stock up on new camera filters while saving big! The leader in camera filters for all your camera sizes, you can save up to 25% on filters this weekend.
Expand Expanding CloseCan you buy a Mavic 4 Pro in the US? Maybe… it’s a pain

We’re about a week out from the release of DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro, and while it may seem like everyone got one on social media, the number of US owners is still extremely low due to DJI’s decision not to sell the drone in the US. However, that supposedly was not 100% true, as both DJI’s own NYC store and Adorama were able to sell the drone and ship it to customers. How is that possible? And how can you get one?
Expand Expanding CloseDJI drone shouts warnings, spots risks at snowy slopes [Video]

What if your ski patrol had rotor blades instead of skis? DJI has released a must-watch video that shows exactly that — its new Dock 3 in action at Japan’s Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, where drones are redefining how ski areas manage safety and efficiency in harsh, snow-packed conditions.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Zipline delivery drones are quietly beating Amazon to the punch

While Amazon delivery drones are still trying to figure out where to land, Zipline is already floating boxes into backyards with sci-fi precision — and doing it quietly.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon delivery drones crashed after mistaking rain for ground: Report

We’re now learning more about the December crashes that forced Amazon to pause its drone delivery operations — and the details are eye-opening. According to a new Bloomberg report, a software update made Amazon’s MK30 drones vulnerable to rain, ultimately causing them to shut off mid-air after mistakenly thinking they had landed.
Expand Expanding CloseNew V-Line Pro delivers 10-hour flight time for DJI drone

For professionals running continuous, mission-critical drone operations, Singapore-based Volarious has introduced the latest upgrade in its tethered flight lineup: the V-Line Pro for the DJI Matrice 4 drone series. This newest addition to the V-Line Pro, which already supports older DJI enterprise drones, brings tethered power capabilities to DJI’s most advanced industrial platforms — the Matrice 4E and 4T.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI leaker shares his concept for the Inspire 4

Notorious DJI leaker OsitaLV shared with us this week a new concept sketch of what he thinks the Inspire 4 will be. The craziest of camera drones DJI creates, the Inspire line doesn’t hold back on features, and the price tag shows it.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI RC Pro 2 adds Air 3S, Mini 4 Pro support

DJI’s latest high-end remote controller, the RC Pro 2, isn’t just for flagship drone flyers. With launch-day support for the DJI Air 3, Air 3S, and Mini 4 Pro, it’s clear the company is aiming to bring its premium drone control experience to a much wider base of creators — without making you buy the new Mavic 4 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseInside PG&E’s high-flying drone strategy to stop wildfires

Keeping an eye on 70,000 square miles of California is no small task — but Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is doing it with style… and drones.
Expand Expanding CloseSome U.S. retailers had the DJI Mavic 4 Pro for sale… how?

By the time you’re reading this, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to find any of the Mavic 4 Pros for sale at these locations, but for a limited time, three sites had the drone for sale: B&H, Adorama, and DJI’s own New York City retail location.
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UrbanLink nearly doubles order of REGENT electric seagliders to transport over 4M passengers a year
Less than a year after announcing an order for 27 electric seaglider planes from REGENT Craft, advanced air mobility (AAM) specialist UrbanLink has nearly doubled that order size to support plans for high-frequency commercial flights around the southeastern United States.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI Mavic 4 Pro gets feature-packed launch firmware update

DJI has officially unveiled its most advanced consumer drone yet — the Mavic 4 Pro — and it’s already soaring to new heights with a feature-rich firmware update released on launch day. While US buyers may be grounded due to trade restrictions, drone enthusiasts worldwide can now unlock a suite of powerful tools designed to enhance aerial creativity and control.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI Fly app update adds Mavic 4 Pro drone support

DJI has rolled out version 1.17.0 of its Fly app, introducing support for the highly anticipated Mavic 4 Pro drone and enabling cloud-based waypoint flight storage. However, US drone enthusiasts might find themselves grounded, as the Mavic 4 Pro isn’t officially available stateside, yet.
Expand Expanding CloseDJI Mavic 4 Pro takes flight in Europe with EASA C2 certification

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro has officially landed in Europe, boasting the coveted C2 certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification not only underscores the drone’s advanced capabilities but also opens up new possibilities for drone enthusiasts and professionals across the EU.
Expand Expanding Close7 big upgrades US buyers will miss without DJI Mavic 4 Pro

DJI just dropped its most advanced drone yet — the Mavic 4 Pro — and let’s be real, it’s a beast. It crushes the already impressive Mavic 3 Pro in nearly every department: from camera upgrades and obstacle sensing to flight time and video transmission. But there’s one major catch: you can’t buy it in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseThe DJI Mavic 4 Pro is here, but U.S. buyers are left grounded

DJI announces today the unveiling of its new flagship camera drone, the Mavic 4 Pro. While its 6K/60 primary Micro 4/3 camera, 360-degree rotating gimbal, and nearly hour-long flight time would all be newsworthy headlines, DJI’s decision to not bring the Mavic 4 Pro to the U.S. is the biggest story today.
Update: Some U.S. retailers had the DJI Mavic 4 Pro for sale
Expand Expanding CloseArlington expands drone program to speed up police response

Arlington, Texas is stepping up its crime-fighting game from the skies.
The Arlington Police Department (APD) has announced a major expansion of its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program, designed to get officers real-time information before they even arrive on scene. The idea is simple but powerful: when a 911 call comes in, APD drone pilots can instantly launch a drone to the location, giving officers a live aerial view of what’s happening while they’re still en route.
Expand Expanding CloseBridger drones are sniffing out methane leaks in remote places

Methane detection specialist Bridger Photonics has announced the launch of a drone-based version of its powerful Gas Mapping LiDAR (GML) system — giving it wings beyond small aircraft and opening up emissions monitoring in hard-to-reach places like offshore oil rigs, liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, and sprawling distribution networks.
Expand Expanding CloseNew US-made drone battery offers over 3-hour flight time

California-based battery company Lyten has announced a new national security initiative to help power next-generation defense drones using its lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology. The goal: to support US military and aerospace needs with batteries that are lightweight, high-performance, and sourced entirely from within the United States.
Expand Expanding CloseInsta360 X5 vs GoPro Max: Which is the best 360 camera?

There are two major players in the 360 camera market, Insta360 and GoPro. Both offer similar products but at much different price points, so which is better?
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