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DJI's most capable drones are still finding their way to US third party retailers
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (386+ words) While we're only a few months into the FCC's official ban on new DJI products, we've been struggling with the issues for over a year now. DJI's most capable and state-of-the-art drones never became available in the US, but some…...
DJI distributor admits illegal drone price restrictions
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (549+ words) Here's something DJI buyers don't want to hear: your drone price might not have been negotiable. An Australian agricultural drone distributor has admitted it illegally tried to stop resellers from discounting DJI products, triggering action from the country's competition regulator....
DJI drone pilot fined $3,600 for repeated violations
1+ week, 3+ day ago (541+ words) A UK drone pilot who flew a DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine over an active industrial fire, inside restricted airport airspace, and nearly 1,900 feet into the sky has been fined the equivalent of over $3,600 in what authorities believe may be the…...
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone is now even harder to ignore
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (430+ words) For aspiring filmmakers, travelers who want gallery-ready footage, or savvy hobbyists, this is the kind of pricing moment that's hard to ignore. This isn't your average beginner drone. DJI's Mini line has always been prized for its size, but the…...
DJI has quietly supercharged the Osmo 360
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (365+ words) DJI recently rolled out a firmware update that fundamentally upgrades what the Osmo 360 camera can do. At the same time, the Osmo 360 Camera Adventure Combo has dropped from $700 to $511, with delivery arriving before Valentine's Day. That's a nearly $190 price cut…...
DJI lands game-changing drone approval in Brazil
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (680+ words) For years, the biggest roadblock to scaling automated drone programs hasn't been the aircraft. It's been the paperwork. Enterprise teams " from utilities to mining operators " have increasingly turned to "drone-in-a-box" systems for automated inspections. The Dock 2 is built for high-frequency,…...
How to shoot epic ski footage with DJI Osmo 360 camera
3+ week, 2+ day ago (903+ words) But shooting on snow isn't the same as filming a lake jump or a desert ride. Snow throws unique challenges " from glare to cold battery drain. Here's how you can tackle them and make footage that looks straight out of…...
Lowest ever: DJI Mini 3 drone deal slashes prices by $144
3+ week, 2+ day ago (476+ words) If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy your first drone, or upgrade from an older one, this might be it. The DJI Mini 3 has dropped to its lowest-ever price, and the timing couldn't be better. With Valentine's…...
New DJI Matrice 400 firmware improves LiDAR, battery reliability
3+ week, 6+ day ago (322+ words) One of the most notable additions in this update is support for dirt detection on LiDAR sensors. The system can now detect when dust or debris may be affecting LiDAR performance, prompting operators to clean the sensor before data quality…...
DJI Mavic 4 Pro gets smoother control with latest firmware patch
3+ week, 6+ day ago (301+ words) If you fly a DJI Mavic 4 Pro, this is one of those updates you'll want installed before your next takeoff " not because it adds flashy new features, but because it quietly improves the things drone pilots notice most once they're…...