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Drone forensics enters AI investigation era

https://dronedj.com/2026/03/02/drone-forensic-cellebrite-scg-canada/

Published: March 2, 2026 15:12

As drones become a bigger part of our lives, right from police operations to battlefield surveillance, theyā€™re also becoming a goldmine of digital evidence. Now, one of the biggest names in digital forensics wants in on that data. moreā€¦

Archer Aviation to use Starlink internet in its eVTOL air taxis, possibly enabling autonomous rides (one day)

https://electrek.co/2026/02/27/archer-aviation-achr-starlink-internet-evtol-air-taxis/

Published: February 27, 2026 15:10

In what is being described as an ā€œindustry-first collaborationā€ by Archer Aviation, the eVTOL developer will integrate Starlink high-speed satellite internet into its Midnight air taxis. moreā€¦

10 million calls: The drone system changing policing

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/27/skydio-drone-dfr-police-emergency/

Published: February 27, 2026 13:20

How fast can a drone respond to a 911 call? In some departments, the answer is under 60 seconds, and the software making that possible just passed 10 million processed calls. moreā€¦

DJI distributor admits illegal drone price restrictions

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/26/dji-drone-price-fixing-australia/

Published: February 26, 2026 16:38

Hereā€™s something DJI buyers donā€™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 theā€¦

DJIā€™s most capable drones are still finding their way to US third party retailers

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/26/djis-most-capable-drones-are-still-finding-their-way-to-us-third-party-retailers/

Published: February 26, 2026 16:24

While weā€™re only a few months into the FCCā€™s official ban on new DJI products, weā€™ve been struggling with the issues for over a year now. DJIā€™s most capable and state-of-the-art drones never became available in the US, but some retailers are still gettingā€¦

You might regret missing this DJI Mini 5 Pro deal

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/26/mini-5-dji-pro-drone/

Published: February 26, 2026 16:16

If youā€™ve been waiting for a sign to finally snag one of the most talked-about drones of recent years, consider this it. The ultra-capable DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2) ā€” normally listed around $1,599 ā€” is currently marked down to about $1,099,ā€¦

This is how the Army plans to catch rogue drones

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/26/army-rogue-drones-fortem-dronehunter/

Published: February 26, 2026 15:49

The United States Army is doubling down on a new way to stop hostile drones, not just with missiles or jammers, but with AI-powered nets in the sky. Utah-based Fortem Technologies says it has secured a three-year, $18 million contract to deploy itsā€¦

DJI explains why itā€™s challenging the FCC drone ban

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/26/dji-lawsuit-fcc-drone-ban/

Published: February 26, 2026 15:31

After filing its appeal in federal court, drone maker DJI is now laying out why it believes the Federal Communications Commissionā€™s decision to blacklist the company is unlawful, harmful, and unsupported by evidence. In comments shared with DroneDJ, a DJIā€¦

1,020 pyro drones just rewrote daytime fireworks history

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/25/firework-pyro-drones-world-record/

Published: February 25, 2026 12:31

If you still think fireworks are just about loud booms after dark, think again. Last weekend, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, more than 1,000 drones rewrote the playbook for daytime pyrotechnics and set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Daytimeā€¦

DJI explains why itā€™s challenging the FCC drone ban

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/24/dji-lawsuit-fcc-drone-ban/

Published: February 25, 2026 04:21

After filing its appeal in federal court, drone maker DJI is now laying out why it believes the Federal Communications Commissionā€™s decision to blacklist the company is unlawful, harmful, and unsupported by evidence. In comments shared with DroneDJ, a DJIā€¦

Vectorā€™s Longbow drone clears key Pentagon certifications

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/24/vector-longbow-blue-green-uas/

Published: February 24, 2026 17:33

Vector, a self-described ā€œmodern warfare-as-a-serviceā€ provider, says its Longbow drone platform has officially cleared two of the US governmentā€™s most important vetting programs for military-grade unmanned systems. moreā€¦

DJI sues FCC over ā€˜flawedā€™ ban on new US drone sales

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/24/dji-us-ban-lawsuit-fcc/

Published: February 24, 2026 17:04

The worldā€™s largest drone manufacturer is once again taking the US government to court, marking a definitive escalation in a long-running saga of national security, trade protectionism, and technological dominance. DJI has formally filed an appeal with theā€¦

How to control your DJI Osmo gimbal from Apple Watch

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/23/dji-osmo-gimbal-apple-watch/

Published: February 23, 2026 17:59

If you already own a DJI Osmo Mobile gimbal, you might be sitting on one of its most underrated features. With the DJI Mimo app, your Apple Watch can act as a live view monitor and remote controller, letting you start recording, adjust framing, and evenā€¦

SpaceX, xAI join secretive $100M drone challenge

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/23/pentagon-drone-challenge-spacex-musk/

Published: February 23, 2026 16:55

The US Department of Defense has quietly kicked off a six-month, $100 million competition that sounds like science fiction: build autonomous drone swarms that can take spoken commands and turn them into coordinated battlefield action. moreā€¦

Texas sues Anzu over alleged DJI drone deception

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/19/anzu-raptor-drone-texas-lawsuit/

Published: February 19, 2026 15:48

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has slapped a major lawsuit on Anzu Robotics ā€” the very company that just announced its flagship Raptor drone has been discontinued because of component shortages. What looked like a supply-chain stumble has now blown upā€¦

Versaterm doubles down on drones with Aloft acquisition

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/19/versaterm-aloft-dronesense-acquisition-faa/

Published: February 19, 2026 14:15

When Versaterm acquired DroneSense in July 2025, the message was clear: drones were no longer a side project for public safety agencies; they were becoming part of the core dispatch workflow. Now, Canada-based Versaterm is taking that strategy a stepā€¦

DJI Osmo 360 update adds Adaptive tone, better snow color

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/19/new-osmo-360-firmware-dji/

Published: February 19, 2026 13:41

DJI has rolled out a fresh firmware update for its 360-degree camera, the Osmo 360, promising real-world improvements for creators who demand vivid footage with minimal fuss. The update ā€”firmware v01.03.08.70 paired with the DJI Mimo app v2.7.2 for bothā€¦

DJI Flip: The no-stress drone is now cheaper

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/18/dji-flip-discount-drone-deal/

Published: February 19, 2026 07:00

Thereā€™s a reason most people donā€™t own drones. Itā€™s not just the price. Itā€™s the fear. The setup. The controller. The learning curve. The ā€œwhat if I crash this into my neighborā€™s window?ā€ anxiety. Thatā€™s exactly why DJI built the Flip, and why thisā€¦

Skydio poised for $4M windfall from LAPD drone deal

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/18/skydio-drone-dock-lapd-police/

Published: February 18, 2026 15:46

In a major vote on Tuesday, the Board of Police Commissioners in Los Angeles unanimously approved a private donation that could send as much as $4 million to US drone maker Skydio. moreā€¦

WingtraRAY earns C6 mark for advanced EU flights

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/18/wingtraray-mapping-drone-europe-c6/

Published: February 18, 2026 13:41

When Europeā€™s drone rules changed in recent years, manufacturers had to rethink not just hardware, but compliance. Under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) framework, drones are assigned C-class labels (C0 through C6), each tied to specificā€¦

Former DJI VP faces criminal detention in bribery probe

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/17/dji-bribery-vp-arrest-china/

Published: February 17, 2026 18:39

DJI, the company behind the bulk of civilian drones flying across American skies, is facing renewed scrutiny after Chinese authorities criminally detained a former senior executive on suspicion of accepting bribes. moreā€¦

Anzu discontinues Raptor drone series amid supply chain crisis

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/17/anzu-raptor-drone-production-end/

Published: February 17, 2026 18:30

Anzu Robotics, a Texas-based drone manufacturer that launched its Raptor series as an alternative to DJI in 2024, has announced that the line is no longer available for purchase due to persistent component shortages that have stalled further production. Inā€¦

Only $149? Is this the cheapest DJI drone ever?

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/16/dji-drone-cheapest-deal-neo/

Published: February 17, 2026 04:32

A DJI drone for $149 sounds like a typo. The tech giant has built its reputation on premium camera drones that rarely dip into impulse-buy territory. So when the DJI Neo, a stabilized 4K camera drone, suddenly drops to $149, itā€™s worth paying attention. ā€¦

DJI drone pilot fined $3,600 for repeated violations

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/16/norfolk-police-dji-drone-fine/

Published: February 17, 2026 03:45

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 first conviction ofā€¦

FAA steps up enforcement against reckless drone pilots

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/13/faa-drone-fine-penalty-2026/

Published: February 14, 2026 07:12

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making one thing clear in 2026: if you fly a drone recklessly, expect consequences. The FAA fined multiple drone operators and suspended or revoked several remote pilot licenses in recent months over unsafe andā€¦

The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone is now even harder to ignore

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/12/deal-mini-5-pro-dji/

Published: February 13, 2026 07:11

If youā€™ve been tracking DJIā€™s latest gear and the ongoing turbulence in the US drone market, this may feel like a rare moment worth noticing. The DJI Mini 5 Pro, one of the most capable compact drones ever released, is currently available on Amazonā€¦

DJI has quietly supercharged the Osmo 360

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/12/osmo-360-firmware-new-deal/

Published: February 13, 2026 06:42

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 Valentineā€™s Day. Thatā€™s a nearly $190ā€¦

These net-firing drone hunters will nab rogue drones over FIFA stadiums

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/12/drone-hunter-world-cup-stadium/

Published: February 12, 2026 12:00

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to bring more than one million international visitors to stadiums across the United States, federal security planners are moving early to counter one of the fastest-growing threats in modern event protection: small drones. ā€¦

Drone threat or laser test? Texas airport reopens after chaos

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/11/drone-threat-laser-el-paso/

Published: February 12, 2026 07:46

Air travelers in West Texas went to bed Tuesday night with no warning, and woke up to find a major American airport effectively shut down. In a move that stunned local officials, airlines, and even parts of the federal government, the Federal Aviationā€¦

DJI lands game-changing drone approval in Brazil

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/11/dji-bvlos-drone-approva-brazil/

Published: February 12, 2026 07:07

Brazil has just handed DJI a regulatory win that could reshape how enterprise drones scale, not just in South America, but worldwide. Brazilā€™s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has officially granted Design Authorization for the DJI Matrice 3D seriesā€¦

New Firestorm Squall FPV drone targets modern battlefield needs

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/10/firestorm-squall-drone-firestorm-orqa/

Published: February 10, 2026 18:43

Two defense-tech companies ā€” one focused on rapid manufacturing, the other known for battle-tested First Person View (FPV) drones ā€” are teaming up to build what they say is a next-gen small drone designed specifically for modern combat. Firestorm Labs andā€¦

FPV drones show up big at 2026 Winter Olympics

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/09/fpv-drones-show-up-big-at-2026-winter-olympics/

Published: February 10, 2026 04:09

The first weekend of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is over. Medals have already been awarded, thereā€™s been great success and also some devastating moments. But what has been on my mind all weekend is a certain consistent buzzing noise duringā€¦

California city approves $683K drone program for police emergencies

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/09/santa-ana-california-police-drone/

Published: February 10, 2026 03:20

The Santa Ana City Council in Orange County, California, has officially approved a new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program, giving police a faster way to respond to emergencies while placing firm limits on how the technology can be used. moreā€¦

Wisconsin Police deploy drone to catch serial park pooper

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/09/wisconsin-drone-woman-poop-park/

Published: February 9, 2026 19:00

File this one under things you donā€™t expect drones to be used for, but here we are. A police department in Wisconsin says it used a drone, along with trail cameras, to identify and cite a woman accused of repeatedly defecating in a local public park.ā€¦

Corvus Robotics takes inventory drones into the deep freeze

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/09/cold-chain-warehouse-drone-inventory/

Published: February 9, 2026 18:38

Warehouses built for frozen food arenā€™t exactly friendly places for people, or robots. Temperatures plunge well below zero, frost builds up on everything, airflow is constant, and visibility can be a mess. Yet these same environments demand some of theā€¦

DJIā€™s SkyPixel contest shows how far drone storytelling has come

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/06/dji-drone-photo-contest-2026/

Published: February 6, 2026 20:21

More than halfway through its run, DJI says its flagship SkyPixel competition is already breaking records. The company and its creative platform SkyPixel have crossed 45,000 global submissions for the 11th annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest, signalingā€¦

How the XAG P150 Max drone helps farms do more, faster

https://dronedj.com/2026/02/05/xag-p150-max-agricultural-drone/

Published: February 5, 2026 19:13

When labor is tight and timing matters, technology is stepping in to pick up the slack. Thatā€™s the reality many US farmers are facing right now, and itā€™s exactly where the newly available XAG P150 Max agricultural drone is positioning itself as a practicalā€¦