DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P is finally rolling out globally after debuting in China and other Asian markets, but the camera’s biggest talking point may not be its dual-lens setup or cinema-grade image quality. Instead, it’s a tiny new wireless accessory called FrameTap that could make filming yourself dramatically easier.
If you’ve been waiting for drone delivery to move beyond flashy demos and limited pilot programs, this could be one of the biggest signs yet that the technology is entering the mainstream.
The Osmo Pocket 3 was a hard act to follow. For a stretch it was reportedly the best-selling camera in the world, which is remarkable for something you can palm. So the Osmo Pocket 4P arrives with real expectations, and DJI has answered them with the two specs everyone is already repeating: a dual-lens system […]
DJI has rolled out a new firmware update for the Mini 5 Pro, and while it isn’t packed with flashy new features, it’s still one you’ll want to install before your next flight.
When community leaders first proposed using drones to help protect residents, not everyone was convinced. Some questioned the cost. Others worried about privacy. But then the drones started finding missing people, guiding first responders, and responding to emergencies in seconds instead of nearly an hour.
Imagine a cargo aircraft that can take off like a helicopter, fly long distances like an airplane, and do it all without a pilot onboard. That’s the idea behind Halo, Archer Aviation’s new autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft built to transport heavy payloads to places where traditional aircraft often can’t operate.
Partnership aims to give Drone as First Responder programs more complete location intelligence before aircraft launch GeoComm and SkyfireAI have announced a new integration designed to improve how Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs respond to emergency calls. The companies are combining GeoComm’s DFR Routing technology with SkyfireAI’s autonomous drone platform to give public safety […]
With the FIFA World Cup tournament and most of the big celebrations of America’s 250th birthday now in the rear-view mirror, law enforcement agencies, local government officials and infrastructure owners have gotten a wake-up call as to the importance of being able to identify and track drones in their airspace. Most counter-UAS experts agree on […]
The three companies will study last-mile emergency medical logistics using SkyDrive’s eVTOL aircraft to bypass severe urban congestion in India. Air India, SkyDrive Inc. and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding on eVTOL medical air logistics in India. The three companies announced the MoU on July 31, 2026. India’s major cities face […]
Chris Rocheleau’s exit comes as the FAA continues work on long-term safety and drone integration initiatives. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will see another leadership change as Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau steps down from the agency, according to Reuters. Rocheleau became one of the FAA’s most visible leaders following the January 2025 midair collision near […]
The Texas-built sensor returns with updated hardware, DLS 2 light-sensor support and field-proven use in wheat fertilizer and fungicide research. AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (dba EagleNXT) has reintroduced the MicaSense RedEdge-MX multispectral sensor, the company announced July 29, 2026. The Allen, Texas-based company (NYSE: UAVS) will assemble the sensor at a newly installed, dedicated production […]
FCC proposal aimed at foreign “military-grade” drones could also affect agricultural spray platforms, highlighting emerging policy questions. When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on July 21 that it was seeking public comment on whether to prohibit the importation and sale of additional categories of foreign-produced “military-grade” drones, most attention focused on thermal imaging, swarming, […]
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