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DJI leak shows unreleased Mavic 3 Cine drone from pretty much every angleDJI leak shows unreleased Mavic 3 Cine drone from pretty much every angle
Alphabet’s Wing is bringing its drone delivery service to Dallas-Fort WorthAlphabet’s Wing is bringing its drone delivery service to Dallas-Fort Worth
DJI Mavic 3 Pro leaks out with two cameras, 46-minute flights and a Four Thirds sensorDJI Mavic 3 Pro leaks out with two cameras, 46-minute flights and a Four Thirds sensor
Alphabet’s drone delivery service Wing hits 100,000 deliveries milestoneAlphabet’s drone delivery service Wing hits 100,000 deliveries milestone
How drones are changing our view of sharksHow drones are changing our view of sharks
You can now buy DJI’s leaked $300 Mini SE droneYou can now buy DJI’s leaked $300 Mini SE drone
Amazon’s drone delivery program ‘one gigantic oversell,’ says report into UK operationAmazon’s drone delivery program ‘one gigantic oversell,’ says report into UK operation
The Pentagon says DJI drones still pose a threat, disavowing its own earlier reportThe Pentagon says DJI drones still pose a threat, disavowing its own earlier report
Fly a drone? The FAA’s new TRUST test is easy — and mandatory

Every single recreational pilot in the US needs to take it ASAP

Sean Hollister
Khalid’s latest music video is a big, sloppy kiss to Silicon ValleyKhalid’s latest music video is a big, sloppy kiss to Silicon Valley
Google’s Wing launches free app to help drone pilots obey US regulationsGoogle’s Wing launches free app to help drone pilots obey US regulations
At $299, DJI’s leaked Mini SE might be its most affordable drone yetAt $299, DJI’s leaked Mini SE might be its most affordable drone yet
Sony announces the $9,000 professional drone it teased at CESSony announces the $9,000 professional drone it teased at CES
I broke off a tiny piece of the world with a self-flying droneI broke off a tiny piece of the world with a self-flying drone
Real-life Mario Kart looks amazing from the perspective of a self-flying Skydio droneReal-life Mario Kart looks amazing from the perspective of a self-flying Skydio drone
Skydio starts shipping first X2 enterprise drones with prices from $10,999Skydio starts shipping first X2 enterprise drones with prices from $10,999
DJI Mini 2 drone getting firmware update to address battery charging issueDJI Mini 2 drone getting firmware update to address battery charging issue
Kroger begins testing drone deliveries for baby products and s’moresKroger begins testing drone deliveries for baby products and s’mores
DJI Air 2S with improved camera sensor leaks in new imagesDJI Air 2S with improved camera sensor leaks in new images
Genesis drone show used a record-breaking 3,281 dronesGenesis drone show used a record-breaking 3,281 drones
Samsung’s new partnership offers another glimpse of a drone delivery future — in only one Irish townSamsung’s new partnership offers another glimpse of a drone delivery future — in only one Irish town
Watch this amazing footage of a drone flying right through an erupting volcano in IcelandWatch this amazing footage of a drone flying right through an erupting volcano in Iceland
Go watch this drone video that will really make you miss movie theatersGo watch this drone video that will really make you miss movie theaters
Taser maker Axon teams up with Skydio to sell drones directly to copsTaser maker Axon teams up with Skydio to sell drones directly to cops
Self-flying drones are helping speed deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines in GhanaSelf-flying drones are helping speed deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana
Skydio drones reportedly owned by more than 20 US police agenciesSkydio drones reportedly owned by more than 20 US police agencies
US drone firm Skydio valued at $1 billion as government freezes out Chinese competitionUS drone firm Skydio valued at $1 billion as government freezes out Chinese competition
DJI’s unannounced FPV drone is already the star of a complete unboxing videoDJI’s unannounced FPV drone is already the star of a complete unboxing video
DJI is now selling a warranty to replace your drone if it flies awayDJI is now selling a warranty to replace your drone if it flies away
The FAA just greenlit this drone to fly autonomously without a human nearbyThe FAA just greenlit this drone to fly autonomously without a human nearby
California man faces prison time after hitting police helicopter with a droneCalifornia man faces prison time after hitting police helicopter with a drone
This is Sony’s Airpeak droneThis is Sony’s Airpeak drone
Chaim Gartenberg
DraftKings announces it will now allow betting on drone races in some statesDraftKings announces it will now allow betting on drone races in some states
Teledyne is buying FLIR to create a super-sized sensor shop with thermal and laser visionTeledyne is buying FLIR to create a super-sized sensor shop with thermal and laser vision
Google’s Wing warns new drone laws ‘may have unintended consequences’ for privacyGoogle’s Wing warns new drone laws ‘may have unintended consequences’ for privacy
In 2023, you won’t be able to fly most drones in the US without broadcasting your locationIn 2023, you won’t be able to fly most drones in the US without broadcasting your location
The government blacklisted DJI drones, but some drone companies are more confused than worriedThe government blacklisted DJI drones, but some drone companies are more confused than worried
DJI says people can still buy and use its drones in US after export banDJI says people can still buy and use its drones in US after export ban
US government adds DJI to Commerce blacklist over ties to Chinese governmentUS government adds DJI to Commerce blacklist over ties to Chinese government
Go read this NY Times report about how police departments are using dronesGo read this NY Times report about how police departments are using drones

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