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What’s next for DJI to release?

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With the release of the Mavic 4 Pro behind us—sorry, US pilots, I feel your pain too—we’re already wondering: what’s next for DJI? Well, an FCC filing and one of our favorite leakers could show us the way.

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US Military is trading tanks in for drones

As nations continue to learn and develop new systems, the US military is starting to change its purchasing tactics away from more tanks to more drones. Both the US Army and Marines have various test units working through new squad formations, drone equipment, and tactics to learn from Ukraine’s success with drones on the battlefield.

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General Atomics begin ground testing on US Air Force’s unmanned fighter

General Atomics announced recently that it’s working towards getting the newly named YFQ-42A unmanned fighter flying this summer. That starts with ground tests, which began this month.

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Can you buy a Mavic 4 Pro in the US? Maybe… it’s a pain

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We’re about a week out from the release of DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro, and while it may seem like everyone got one on social media, the number of US owners is still extremely low due to DJI’s decision not to sell the drone in the US. However, that supposedly was not 100% true, as both DJI’s own NYC store and Adorama were able to sell the drone and ship it to customers. How is that possible? And how can you get one?

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The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is here, but U.S. buyers are left grounded

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DJI announces today the unveiling of its new flagship camera drone, the Mavic 4 Pro. While its 6K/60 primary Micro 4/3 camera, 360-degree rotating gimbal, and nearly hour-long flight time would all be newsworthy headlines, DJI’s decision to not bring the Mavic 4 Pro to the U.S. is the biggest story today.

Update: Some U.S. retailers had the DJI Mavic 4 Pro for sale

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The Mavic 4 Pro’s Fly More Combo will have a similar designed bag from its predecessors

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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.

Read more: Full specs leaked

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Florida Legislature passes law restricting where you can fly your drone

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.

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Which DJI drones you should and shouldn’t buy this spring

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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?

Also, read the ending to have a better chance of not getting stuck with long delivery delays.

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Drone delivery has become the norm in Dublin

Drone delivery might still feel futuristic in many parts of the world, but in one Irish town, it’s already part of everyday life. Manna Aero, a Dublin-based startup, is now completing up to 80 autonomous deliveries per drone a day and it’s not just grocery runs or takeout orders. In one case, a customer even had a hot coffee dropped off by drone.

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A new bill in Congress could create up to 90,000 new drone laws

A new bill that was quietly introduced in the Senate this month could reshape how, where, and even if you can fly your drone in the U.S. Introduced as the Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), the bill seeks to allow local governments the right to regulate drone flights below 200 feet.

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