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

Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo

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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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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FAA gives green light to DEXA’s drone delivery plans

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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.

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New mini drone delivers 4K footage, 8K stills, 96-min flight time

new beginner drone ruko U11MINI 4K DJI alternative

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.

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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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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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Is the DJI Mavic 4 Pro still coming out this month?

It has been a quiet few weeks on the Mavic 4 Pro leak story, minus a few videos of the drone out in the wild, which are old news at this point. But the previously rumored release date should be near, right? I mean, we’ve only been waiting for this drone to finally hit store shelves for several months at this point. Well, I hate to break it to you, but it seems like you’re going to have to wait a little bit longer for DJI‘s new flagship camera drone.

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Archer unveils eVTOL air taxi network with United to connect passengers to all major NYC airports

Imagine landing at JFK or LaGuardia after a fun but taxing vacation, and instead of hailing a two-hour cab ride or asking your brother-in-law to come and get you, you take to the skies in an eVTOL. You’re back on the ground in 15 minutes for a short trip back home to bed. What a time to be alive. eVTOL developer Archer Aviation is making this dream a reality alongside its business partner, United Airlines, offering travelers to NYC a new map of air taxi routes to travel to and from NYC airports.

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Hands-on: Hohem iSteady M7 smartphone gimbal

As someone who shoots a lot of mobile video — whether it’s for YouTube, social media, or just testing the latest gear — I’m always on the hunt for tools that can help me create better looking footage. We recently got our hands on the Hohem iSteady M7, a 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed to bring pro-level stabilization and tracking to your smartphone setup. After using it for a few weeks, we think it might be one of the best smartphone gimbals we’ve seen yet.

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