“My drone’s battery is half-empty and I didn’t even fly it!”

If that sounds familiar, don’t worry — it’s not a defect. It’s actually your DJI drone battery doing something very smart. Let’s dive into why this happens, and explore how DJI batteries protect themselves when your drone is just sitting on the shelf.

Drone autonomy software specialist FlytBase has launched a subscription plan that promises to help businesses scale their drone operations effortlessly. FlytBase Pro, an enterprise-grade platform, is now available for just $99 a month.

The weather has begun to shift up here in the north, and while you southerners might have been enjoying the 70s all winter long, for us, we’re finally able to start taking our drones out of storage for the first flights of the year. Here are five things you should remember to do before taking it out on a family vacation or to your go-to spot.

With Mavic 4 Pro specs out in the wild now, we can start to speculate just how the drone will change the way we fly. That might just start with something most of us can agree on is the biggest pain behind airspace authorizations: SD cards.

It’s the end of an era for two legendary drones. DJI has announced that starting June 1, 2025, it will officially suspend service and support for the Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced models — two of the company’s most iconic flying machines.

With spec leaks the talk of the town as we inch closer to the Mavic 4 Pro‘s inevitable release, how will it compare to what is already for sale? Will it be worth the wait or should you just order an Air and Mini drone now? Let’s see.

Seemingly in the same day, all the leakers jumped on to share the latest leaks of DJI’s yet-to-be-announced Mavic 4 Pro. So let’s break down what people are saying and just how packed DJI’s new flagship really will be.

A drone helping police find a missing person recently became the target of a wild firework attack — and now one man is facing serious charges.

DJI leaker Igor Bogdonov shared the first look at the DJI Mavic 4 Pro‘s Fly More Combo, a staple bundle from the company that provides the drone and everything you need for long flying sessions. This is the first leak of its kind for the Mavic 4 Pro; leaked product shots are a good sign that the release is coming soon.

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Thursday, the Florida State Senate took up SB 1422, a bill to restrict drone flights over critical infrastructure and allow individuals the ability to bring down drones using “reasonable force” if they are flying over their property. However, the body substituted the less controversial House bill, passing it unanimously and sending it to the Governor.

The DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo is currently available at a $60 discount, bringing its price down to $389 from the usual $449. This limited-time offer is valid until April 26, so it’s the perfect moment to elevate your photography game.​

Drone Express, now operating as DEXA, has reached two major milestones in its mission to bring fast, autonomous drone deliveries to your doorstep. The Ohio-based company has received FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, allowing it to fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for commercial deliveries across the US. It also earned a spot on the Department of Transportation’s S-1 List — an exclusive list of drones approved for safe, national operations.

A new insurance facility offering major protection for drones, eVTOLs, and other aviation innovations has just launched in a big way.

Heven — the go-to name in hydrogen-powered drones — has announced it’s acquiring Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL). The result? A powerhouse team of innovators ready to shape the future of unmanned flight.

DJI is inviting Osmo Action 5 Pro users to participate in a public beta program aimed at enhancing the camera’s color performance.​

Tech giant DJI has unveiled version 4.5.0 of its flagship drone mapping software, DJI Terra, introducing a suite of enhancements to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability of aerial data processing.

A new Florida bill that is set to be voted on by the state’s Senate could put drones flown in the state at risk of being shot down or brought down using “reasonable force” if a person believes their privacy is being violated and the drone is below 500 feet.

This week DHL began holding shipments being imported into the United States of values over $800 due to US tariffs. With DHL being a major logistics company for shipments out of China, some drones could be affected.

In a major tech upgrade for emergency response teams, SkyeBrowse and Paladin have partnered to bring real-time 3D modeling to Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs — eliminating delays and giving first responders eyes on the scene before they arrive.

Hold onto your selfie sticks, folks — there’s a new action camera in town, and it’s ready to blow your socks off. Insta360 just pulled the curtain off its latest masterpiece: the Insta360 X5, a camera so smart, so rugged, and so powerful, it’s practically begging to be taken on your wildest adventures.

FlyGuys, an online marketplace for reality data capture, has launched a new tool that puts drone missions directly into the hands of pilots — literally. The company has announced the release of the FlyGuys Pilot App, a mobile app designed to make mission management faster, easier, and more convenient for drone operators across the US.

DJI’s beginner drones are great — but what if you could get something with 8K photo capability, up to 96 minutes of flying time, AI-powered takeoff/landing, and four-way positioning for much less? Enter the Ruko U11MINI 4K, a surprisingly capable mini drone that delivers smooth 4K video and smart flying features without weighing down your backpack or budget.

With spring officially here, you may be thinking it’s time to finally get into or serious about this drone flying thing. However, there’s a wide range of drones you could purchase from the leader of the pack, DJI. Some are due for upgrades and others have various versions, so which DJI drones should and shouldn’t you buy?

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DJI has rolled out a major new firmware update for its enterprise-grade Dock 3 and Matrice 4D drone series. Here’s what you need to know about these cutting-edge tools and how the latest firmware enhances their capabilities for autonomous operations, data management, and mission efficiency.