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New DJI Terra update adds HEIF support, boosts reconstruction performance
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (372+ words) DJI is continuing to refine its mapping and modeling ecosystem with the latest update to DJI Terra, and version 5.2.0 brings a mix of speed boosts, smarter automation, and improved output quality for enterprise users. At its core, DJI Terra is…...
US drone future hinges on policy, investment, coordination
14+ hour, 29+ min ago (180+ words) Drones are already proving their value across industries, from inspecting bridges and power plants to detecting wildfires early, monitoring crop health, and even delivering medical supplies. But according to the CDA, scaling those benefits across the country will require more…...
DJI Reality: This new free tool could change how you share drone data
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (575+ words) DJI is doubling down on drone software. And this time, it's targeting one of the most overlooked parts of the drone mapping workflow: how 3D data is actually viewed and shared. The company has officially launched DJI Reality, a new 3D model…...
DJI pushes drones beyond cameras with AI competition
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (443+ words) DJI is doubling down on one of the biggest shifts happening in the drone industry right now: moving from simply capturing data to actually understanding it in real time. DJI has launched its Enterprise Drone Onboard AI Challenge 2026, inviting developers,…...
DroneDeploy brings AI-powered site visibility to Irish housing projects
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (213+ words) If there's one thing construction teams everywhere can agree on, it's this: visibility is everything. And now, DroneDeploy is doubling down on that idea through a new partnership with Cairn Homes " Ireland's leading homebuilder " to bring advanced drone reality capture…...
FCC eyes sweeping reforms to boost US drone power
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (605+ words) The Federal Communications Commission is making its next big move in the race to dominate drone technology, and it's tying that push directly to President Donald Trump's national strategy for what officials are calling "American drone dominance." At the center…...
AI drones are now catching aerial threats like flying cops
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (281+ words) Instead of blowing targets out of the sky or jamming signals, the system focuses on physically catching drones, making it far safer for use in crowded urban environments or sensitive military zones. The new capability combines XTEND's Scorpio 1000 drone platform…...
UK drone rules just got way easier to understand
4+ day, 1+ min ago (262+ words) Grey Arrows Drone Club just did something UK drone pilots have quietly needed for years. And if you've ever second-guessed where you're allowed to take off, this could be a game-changer. Drone Scene now includes a dedicated council map layer…...
Drone surveying without GCPs? Wingtra says it’s here
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (577+ words) At its core, SURVEY61 is built for earthworks teams and topographical surveyors who need fast, repeatable data across large sites. Flying at 400 feet (120 m), the payload captures ultra-high-resolution imagery at under 0.5 inches per pixel, allowing teams to map hundreds of acres in…...
DJI Fly update adds support for new Avata 360 drone
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (282+ words) The DJI Fly app has officially been updated to version 1.20.0, adding support for the newly launched Avata 360 drone. The update also confirms Avata 360s compatibility with the DJI RC 2, DJI Goggles 3, and DJI Goggles N3. The updated DJI Fly app doesnt just…...