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How Far Can Drones Fly? And How Far Can You Fly a Drone?

1 month ago | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

How far can a drone fly? It really depends on the type of drone. Consumer drones can fly several miles, while toy drones often can’t fly more than a few hundred feet. Here’s a quick overview of how far different types of drones can fly:Toy drones. 50–300 feet (15–90 meters)Beginner hobby drones. 0.25–1 mile (400 meters–1.6 km)Prosumer drones. 2–7 miles (3.2–11.3 km)Enterprise/commercial drones.
Bizarre California Lake Vortex and More!

1 month ago | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

This week we’re covering drone footage of a strange vortex in the waters of a California lake. We’re also covering the winners of SkyPixel’s 10th anniversary contest, a drone shot of a gigantic iceberg dwarfing a ship in the Southern Ocean, and a new drone made for super-early fire detection.
Mavic 4 Pro Launch Date Leaked

1 month ago | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

This week we’re covering the leaked launch date for the DJI Mavic 4 Pro—the date is April 24. We’re also covering an insane drone shot from Netflix’s drama “Adolescence,” the top deals from DJI’s spring sale, reporting on how many drones Skydio has sold since opening, and the new Secretary of Transportation’s comments on BVLOS and drone operations.
Get Ready for AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025!

1 month ago | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

Are you ready to dive into the latest innovations in uncrewed systems and robotics? AUVSI XPONENTIAL, one of the top annual events for the autonomous technology industry, is just around the corner!This year, the conference will be held in Houston, Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center from Monday, May 19 to Thursday, May 22. XPONENTIAL consistently brings together global leaders, end-users, and innovators in the drone, robotics, and autonomous systems space.
Matrice 400A Hits FCC Database and More!

2 months ago | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

This week we’re covering news that the DJI Matrice 400A has appeared in the FCC’s database, indicating a launch may come soon. We’re also covering leaks of the Mavic 4 Pro’s final design, a cinematic drone tour of the Faroe Islands, the largest EV maker in the world partnering with DJI to launch a vehicle-mounted drone platform, and the passing of Romeo Durscher, a beloved leader and innovator in the drone industry.
What's a V-Copter? This New Zero Zero Drone Is a First-of-Its-Kind

2 months ago | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

Zero Zero Robotics is stepping outside its selfie comfort zone. The company known for the HoverAir X1 series just unveiled a drone called the V-Copter Falcon Mini, which is a solid entry-level camera drone similar to drones in the DJI Mini series, which is expected to sell for $700-$800 (actual pricing hasn’t been released yet). It’s also the first sub-250 gram bi-copter drone—that is, a drone with just two propellers. Take a look:Note: The Falcon Mini isn’t for sale yet.
Drones for Bridge Inspections: An In-Depth Guide [New for 2025]

2 months ago | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

Bridge drones is a term that refers to any drone used in bridge inspections. Some drones are made specifically for the unique challenges you’ll find inspecting bridges. And some drones are made for more general purposes, but can still work just fine as a bridge drone. Credit: SkydioBridge inspections have always been challenging. And that’s because:They’re expensive. Traditional bridge inspections require extensive equipment, road closures, and labor. They’re dangerous.
DJI's Dock 3 Is a Drone-in-a-Box You Can Mount on a Vehicle

2 months ago | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

DJI recently launched the Matrice 4D and Dock 3. The release marks the 3rd generation of DJI’s drone-in-a-box solution, following up on the Dock 2/Matrice 3D and Dock/Matrice 30. Introducing DJI Dock 3: Rise to Any ChallengeWhat’s the Difference Between DJI’s 3 Drone-in-a-Box Solutions? In terms of size, the Dock 3 and Matrice 4D fall right between the Dock and the Dock 2. While the original Dock was huge, weighing over 230 pounds, the Dock 2 was less than a third its size, weighing just 75 pounds.
DJI Flip Tour of Canary Islands and More!

Feb 13, 2025 | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

This week we’re covering a tour of the Canary Islands shot on the new DJI Flip. We’re also covering Terra Drone’s new indoor inspection drone, more insights from DJI about why it dropped no-fly zones after a decade of enforcing them, Unusual Machines buying Aloft, and the drone bans being considered in several states.
Chinese Tariffs Are Here-Should You Buy a Drone Now?

Feb 11, 2025 | uavcoach.com | Zacc Dukowitz

Tariffs on all imports from China went into effect on February 4. These tariffs add 10% to the cost of anything imported from China—including drones. But right now you can still buy a DJI drone at the pre-tariff price. That’s because DJI and Autel haven’t raised the prices on their drones. For now, it looks like the two companies are just eating that 10% cost increase. The DJI FlipBut this window of time won’t last long. Soon, we can expect to see the cost of the tariffs passed along to consumers.