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What’s the best DJI drone with a Hasselblad camera?

Next up in our “Ask Drone Girl” series is about DJI’s Hasselblad camera offering — that’s the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. If you have a question for Drone Girl, contact her here. I need your advice on buying a DJI drone: the Mavic 4 Pro Combo or DJI 5 Pro Combo? I’m a retired professional photographer
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Drone Nerds adds RigiTech Eiger, opening door for more off-the-shelf delivery fleets

U.S. drone retail giant Drone Nerds in June announced a new partnership with Swiss manufacturer RigiTech to add its Eiger long-range delivery drone to its enterprise solutions portfolio. Drone Nerds is already massive, claiming the title of the largest enterprise DJI dealer in the country. But with this new addition comes a pretty interesting expansion
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Did you know? There are drone rules around polar bears

Most drone pilots know about airspace restrictions, Part 107, the upcoming Part 108 and other rules around flying drones that come from the FAA. What fewer pilots think about is the entirely separate category of drone restriction that lives inside wildlife protection law. And a notice buried in the Federal Register this month offers a
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Drone discounts for veterans— plus training perks, career fast-tracks and free theme park drone shows for current and active military

If you are a veteran or active-duty service member looking to pick up a new drone or level up your skills, you already know that this gear and training isn’t cheap. Whether you’re trying to build out a commercial fleet for your Part 107 business or just looking for a solid camera drone to shoot

FAA Finalizes Permanent Flight Restrictions Near Reagan National Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an interim final rule permanently restricting certain aircraft operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), formalizing measures first imposed after a fatal midair collision in January 2025. Announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, the rule limits helicopter and powered-lift operations in a defined area over the […] The post FAA Finalizes Permanent Flight Restrictions Near Reagan National Airport appeared first on DRONELIFE.

When Drones Deliver Robots: What Layered Autonomy Signals for the Future of Uncrewed Systems

How aerial and ground robotics are beginning to operate as integrated systems rather than standalone tools Recent reporting from Ukraine highlights an unexpected use of uncrewed systems: aerial drones being used to deploy small ground robots into hard-to-reach environments. While the context is military, the development itself is less about conflict and more about technology. […] The post When Drones Deliver Robots: What Layered Autonomy Signals for the Future of Uncrewed Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Zipline Surpasses 2 Million Deliveries with Expansion to Houston and Phoenix

Autonomous logistics company Zipline has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 2 million commercial deliveries as it expands its drone delivery operations to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026. The achievement reflects the accelerating demand for autonomous on-demand delivery across the United States. The South San Francisco-based robotics company announced the milestone alongside a $600 million […] The post Zipline Surpasses 2 Million Deliveries with Expansion to Houston and Phoenix appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Trust Automation Awarded $490M Air Force Counter-UAS Contract

Trust Automation, Inc. has secured a $490-million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities through 2030. The San Luis Obispo, California-based company will conduct research, development, prototyping, and production of counter-drone technologies at its facility, with work expected to conclude by August 20, 2030. […] The post Trust Automation Awarded $490M Air Force Counter-UAS Contract appeared first on DRONELIFE.

SkyDrive Secures 20-Unit Order from Dubai’s AeroGulf Services

Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Inc. announced a significant commercial milestone, reaching a general understanding with AeroGulf Services Company LLC for the potential purchase of 20 SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft. The agreement outlines delivery of 10 units in 2028 and an additional 10 units in 2029, marking SkyDrive’s first detailed exploration of commercial parameters with a […] The post SkyDrive Secures 20-Unit Order from Dubai’s AeroGulf Services appeared first on DRONELIFE.

Walmart and Wing Launch Major Drone Delivery Expansion from Houston

By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Eighteen lightweight UAVs sit on takeoff pads in the parking lot of a Walmart store in northwest Houston, ready to be launched on delivery missions. One of the drones takes off vertically and hovers just above the lot while a worker attaches a package to a tether suspended from […] The post Walmart and Wing Launch Major Drone Delivery Expansion from Houston appeared first on DRONELIFE.
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