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Can you buy a Mavic 4 Pro in the US? Maybe… it’s a pain

DJI mavic 4 pro not on sale in the United States

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?

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Amazon delivery drones crashed after mistaking rain for ground: Report

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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.

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New V-Line Pro delivers 10-hour flight time for DJI drone

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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.

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DJI RC Pro 2 adds Air 3S, Mini 4 Pro support

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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.

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro gets feature-packed launch firmware update

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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.

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The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is here, but U.S. buyers are left grounded

DJI mavic 4 pro not on sale in the United States

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

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Arlington expands drone program to speed up police response

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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.

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Bridger drones are sniffing out methane leaks in remote places

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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.

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New US-made drone battery offers over 3-hour flight time

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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.

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