Unlike what we expected to see from our assumption of electronic ND filters, per a leaked Mavic 4 Pro store listing, the electronic filter coming from DJI will snap onto the front of the massive camera payload like previous models. This was one of the few first details seen in what will be one of...

Lori DeMatteis, Chief Revenue Officer of MatrixSpace, speaks with host Randy Goers about the company’s radar technology, and how organizations are integrating these tools into their airspace operations.  Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Can a small portable radar system scale drone operations? Lori DeMatteis is Chief Revenue Officer of MatrixSpace.  MatrixSpace is a leading...

Rantizo®, the largest drone spraying network in the country, proudly announces the launch of the AcreConnect Service Provider Map. This new platform, available at map.acreconnect.io, empowers spray drone operators to create profiles and expand their business reach. The AcreConnect Service Provider map is designed to connect drone operators, farmers, and retailers. By creating a profile, drone operators can showcase their services, making...

The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) has taken a significant step forward in public safety innovation by expanding its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. This enhancement establishes the largest radar-enabled municipal drone coverage area in the United States, spanning 37 square miles and eliminating the need for human visual observers during operations. Radar-Powered Expansion...

If you own a Holy Stone drone, you might want to pay close attention. A new research paper has revealed some concerning findings about the security and reliability of Holy Stone drones, a popular budget-friendly brand in the consumer drone market. While Holy Stone has built a strong reputation among hobbyists, new evidence suggests that...

Texas company proposes use of drones armed with non lethal weapons to thwart school shootings By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An Austin-based company is hoping to be able to deploy drones equipped with non-lethal weapons, such as pepper spray and flash-bang grenades, in Texas schools as a way to combat the wave of school...

JUIDA and Seven Companies Join Ground Self-Defense Force in Nankai Rescue Drill to Prepare for Earthquakes and Natural Disasters by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article written in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association. The Japan UAS Industrial Development Association, JUIDA, recently announced its collaboration with the Japan Ground Self-Defense...

Certification Helps Enable Safe and Legal Drone Flights Over People AVSS Completes Third-Party Testing for PRS-M30 AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions – has completed third-party testing for its PRS-M30 parachute system designed for the DJI M30 Series. The testing meets the new ASTM F3322-24a standard, published in December 2024. This certification plays a key...

New Certificate of Waiver (COW) Process Streamlines Approvals for Public Safety Agencies A Significant Shift in Regulatory Framework The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a groundbreaking update to the regulatory process for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. Chief (Ret.) Charles Werner of DRONERESPONDERS has described these changes as the most significant since 2016....

It’s been several months since DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro hit the FCC database, and from what we can tell, we could be seeing a release in late April if leakers are correct. However, some now think the drone will be delayed, but why? more…