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...

It what might be the craziest redesign in DJI’s product history, the latest leak shows product images of the bundles the Mavic 4 Pro will come with. Included in the “Creator Combo” is a newly designed RC 2 that reminds me a lot of the old Phantom 4 Pro flight controllers from back in the...

Inspired Flight, a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer, has been at the forefront of the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, producing NDAA-compliant platforms like the IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These drones serve diverse applications across sectors such as energy, construction, public safety, and infrastructure inspection. With certifications under both Blue UAS and Green UAS frameworks, Inspired...

The fallout from Canada Soccer’s drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics has reached a conclusion — at least for former coach John Herdman. After an independent disciplinary committee hearing, Herdman has received a written admonishment, closing a controversial chapter in his career. more…

Looking to fly your DJI Matrice 30 (M30) drone safely over people? Canada-based Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for its PRS-M30 parachute recovery system, making it easier for commercial drone pilots to legally expand their DJI M30 operations in urban environments where such flights were previously restricted. more…

Partnership with Virginia Tech Enables Safer, More Dynamic Aerial Newsgathering Sinclair, a major U.S. media company, has reached a new milestone in drone journalism. On April 2, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepted Sinclair’s Declaration of Compliance for Operations Over People. With this approval, Sinclair becomes the first broadcast media company authorized to fly...

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...