Ishveena Singh

TotalEnergies is bringing its drone-based methane detection technology AUSEA (Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Applications) to India. The French energy giant is partnering with India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to help the latter reduce its methane emissions.

Insta360 has released a new firmware update for its AI-enhanced action camera, Insta360 Ace Pro. Firmware v1.0.35 brings several new features and updates, including Active HDR and Clarity Zoom improvements, Webcam Mode, and support for more compatible devices.

A Pennsylvania man has been charged with illegally flying a DJI Mini 2 drone over Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium during the recent National Football League (NFL) AFC Championship game. The incursion of an unidentified and unapproved drone during the Jan. 28 playoff was deemed a serious enough threat that security temporarily suspended the game.

Dronavia, a French company that manufactures drone accessories, has released a new range of safety solutions for DJI’s industrial drones such as the Inspire 3, Matrice 350, Matrice 300, and Mavic 3.

Indoor 3D models can come in handy in various scenarios such as during real estate showcases or construction planning. But mapping interiors with a drone is easier said than done, especially because not all drones can be flown safely indoors. DJI Avata is one of the few readily available, off-the-shelf consumer drones in the market that can be flown both indoors and outdoors. And, now, you can use it to create accurate and detailed 3D models of indoor spaces, leveraging a free account on SkyeBrowse.

DJI has released a new firmware update for its latest audio recording solution, Mic 2. This is the first firmware update for the product that came out last month.

DJI has released a new firmware update for its handheld gimbal camera, Osmo Pocket 3. The new firmware is v01.03.05.02, up from v01.02.06.04 which came out in November.

DJI’s Mini drones are easily one the most popular consumer drones in the market because they are affordable, portable, easy to fly, and can capture unique aerial perspectives. But while DJI has several budget-friendly options for beginners exploring aerial photography and videography, the top three products where you wouldn’t have to compromise on flight time, camera quality, and stability are the Mini 4 Pro, Mini 3 Pro, and Mini 3. Let’s find out how they compare to each other…

Sphere Drones, one of Australia’s largest drone service providers, has developed a mobile drone platform that can collect aerial data with a click of a button. The solution, called HubX, comes with its own internet connection and solar battery system so it can work across any terrain, even in very remote areas.

Tech giant DJI has released a new firmware package for its most affordable travel-friendly drone, the Mini 2 SE. This is the first update for the $299 drone since March last year.

DJI has released a new firmware update for the sub-250-gram Mini 3 drone. This update is especially important for pilots who use their Mini 3 with an Intelligent Flight Battery Plus.

DJI has released a huge update for its drone flying app, DJI Fly. Version 1.12.8 of the app comes with a host of new features including a home screen that has been revamped to be more informative and intuitive, as well as a new shortcut for transferring drone footage to another device.

Japanese drone maker ACSL says its SOTEN drone with a swappable camera system and robust encryption process is now ready to ship in the US. The standard package of the NDAA-compliant drone has been priced under $10,000 to compete with global rival DJI’s commercial offerings.

Terra, the all-in-one drone mapping solution from DJI, has been updated again to enhance both the product features and the data processing speed. While LiDAR point cloud reconstruction missions will benefit the most from version 4.0.0 of the software, Terra now supports the newly-released DJI Modify 3D model editing tool as well.

If you can do with some savings right now, there are quite a few deals available on some of the best DJI drones and cameras. From the travel-friendly Mini 2 SE coming down to its lowest-ever price to the Osmo Action 4 camera seeing its first discount since launch, DJI’s January 2024 sale is a great opportunity to save on purchases both big and small. Here’s the complete lowdown…

So, the second generation of DJI’s audio recording solution, Mic 2, is now available to buy with prices starting at $219. But how is this new offering by the tech giant different from the original DJI Mic? And if you’re a content creator, vlogger, podcaster, or filmmaker, should you invest in one?

Tech giant DJI has unveiled the company’s first intelligent 3D model editing software, DJI Modify. The solution is meant to be used with DJI Terra drone mapping software to repair common 3D model defects.

The DJI Inspire 3 professional aerial cinematography drone has received its first new firmware update of the year. Those who use the DJI High-Bright Remote Monitor with their Inspire 3 will find this update particularly exciting.

Autel Robotics has released a new firmware update for EVO II drones using the V3 chipset. The software bundle packs in several new features, as well as bug fixes and optimizations.

Drone management specialist DroneDeploy has announced open beta support for the DJI Dock drone-in-a-box solution. Meaning, you’ll now be able to plan and execute your DJI Dock flights directly in the DroneDeploy platform.

While most of us have barely pulled ourselves out of the post-holiday slump, tech giant DJI is moving full steam ahead into 2024. Last week, the company announced the global rollout of its first-ever delivery drone FlyCart 30. And you likely know by now that a new pro audio product launch is slated for later today. But DJI doesn’t want to stop there. Another new teaser has dropped now to let us know that on Thursday, Jan. 18, the drone maker will unveil a solution that might just help to “shape” our world. Here are the deets…