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DJI launches first VTOL fixed-wing cargo drone EV50, says it set Everest altitude record

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July 10, 2026

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DJI on Thursday unveiled the DJI EV50, its first vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing cargo drone designed for long-range regional transport. The company said the aircraft reached an operating altitude of 8,861 meters during a Mount Everest scientific expedition earlier this year, exceeding the mountain’s summit by 12 meters and setting a new record []

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ANTARA News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Osmo Pocket 4P Delivers Pro Filmmaking Capabilities, Advancing the Gimbal Camera Category DJI Pioneered

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today officially launched the highly ...

The Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

JetBlue pilot reports hitting a drone as he was landing in New York City

The pilot told air traffic control that the drone hit just above the cockpit

Mashable

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· Jun 24, 2026

We found the best Prime Day deals on DJI drones and creator tools — shop wireless mics, drones, and cameras

Amazon Prime Day DJI drone deals are officially live. Save up to 377 on the DJI Mini 3 drone and the Osmo Action 4 before inventory runs out.

TechNode

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· Jul 9, 2026

DJI launches AP100 parachute system for Matrice 400 enterprise drone

DJI on Wednesday launched the DJI AP100 Parachute, its first parachute system designed for enterprise drone applications. Built specifically for the Matrice 400 drone, the AP100 is priced at 7,488 yuan (about 1,100) and is currently available exclusively through authorized distributors. According to DJI, the AP100 weighs around 935 grams, carries an IP55 protection rating, []

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

A Private Indian Startup Is About to Attempt What ISRO Just Failed at Twice

Skyroot Aerospace has set a July 12 to August 4 window for Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket, arriving weeks after ISRO suffered two consecutive launch failures. It is a technology demonstration flight, not a commercial one, carrying up to 350 kilograms to orbit.

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· Jun 27, 2026

Islah Party seeks to mix up cards by dispatching drones over ‘Al-Rayyan’ gathering in eastern Jawf

JAWF, June 27 (YPA) – A drone took off on Saturday from the Saudi-controlled “Al-Ruwaik” camp, overflying the “Al-Jawfa” camp in the Al-Rayyan region, eastern Jawf governorate. The overflight followed the withdrawal of tribal groups from a gathering (Matrah) led by the so-called “Hamad Fadgham Al-Hazmi,” which aimed to block the road for commercial trucks []

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Related coverage for "DJI launches first VTOL fixed-wing cargo drone EV50, says it set Everest altitude record": ANTARA News — Osmo Pocket 4P Delivers Pro Filmmaking Capabilities, Advancing the Gimbal Camera Category DJI Pioneered. The Independent — JetBlue pilot reports hitting a drone as he was landing in New York City. Mashable — We found the best Prime Day deals on DJI drones and creator tools — shop wireless mics, drones, and cameras. TechNode — DJI launches AP100 parachute system for Matrice 400 enterprise drone. The Eastern Herald — A Private Indian Startup Is About to Attempt What ISRO Just Failed at Twice. Yemen Press Agency — Islah Party seeks to mix up cards by dispatching drones over ‘Al-Rayyan’ gathering in eastern Jawf