DJI has just hit a major milestone in the world of filmmaking: its Inspire 3 drone is now officially approved by Netflix for use in 4K Originals. This marks the first time a drone has made it onto the streaming giant’s list of approved camera systems, and it’s also DJI’s debut on the prestigious roster....

China has dropped the hammer on 11 US-based drone manufacturers — including Skydio, BRINC Drones, and Boeing-owned Insitu — by placing them on its “unreliable entity” list, a move that subjects these companies to sweeping trade sanctions and export restrictions. more…

Battery endurance is a bottleneck for drone technology.  Could hydrogen offer a solution?  DRONELIFE is honored to publish this guest post from Dr, Neel Sirosh, CTO at H2MOF: a provider of safe and efficient hydrogen storage solutions.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. Overcoming the UAV Industry’s Energy Storage Bottleneck Written by...

The recent implementation of U.S.-China tariffs, including a 34% tariff on Chinese imports and reciprocal measures from China, is creating uncertainty for the drone industry. While the full effects have yet to materialize, experts suggest these policies may lead to higher prices, supply chain disruptions, and shifting market dynamics. Both Chinese manufacturers like DJI and...

It looks like DJI is calling the US government’s bluff. With the threat of a looming ban, the Chinese drone giant is demanding a security audit — before time runs out. more…

ZeroZero Robotics, the company behind the sleek and innovative range, has unveiled its latest marvel: the Falcon Mini. And trust us, this one is worth getting excited about. more…

Test flights at USMC Twentynine Palms showcase SKYFIELD AI control system, extended BVLOS range, and next-gen capabilities for contested environments by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based drone developer Mayman Aerospace recently announced that their RAZOR P100 drone had completed a recent series of test flights to demonstrate its autonomous flight capabilities. The P100...

Company integrates live 911 call data with drone dispatch, invests in new production site to support growth Flock Safety has announced a major update to its Drone as First Responder (DFR) system. The company has integrated its Flock Aerodome™ system with Flock911, a technology that provides live access to 911 transcription and location data. The...

The North Carolina Senate recently introduced Senate Bill 670, a piece of legislation that could significantly impact the use of drones by public safety agencies across the state. The bill prohibits state and local government entities from purchasing or acquiring small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) manufactured or assembled by “covered foreign entities,” primarily targeting drones...

DJI is shaking up the cinema camera market with a dramatic price cut on its flagship product, Ronin 4D. The 6K version is now available for $4,999 — a whopping $1,800 drop from its original price. But the surprises don’t end there. The ProRes RAW license, previously priced at $979, is now available for just...