How Shell Petroleum benefits from 1,000+ BVLOS drone-in-a-box flights a month for oil and gas inspection, powered by a collaboration between Heliguy, Skeye, and Vortex.
Case Studies
Discover how UK drone pilots can now benefit from greater flight freedom when using the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series EU-C1 class-marked platforms.
Training & Regulations
XGRIDS releases firmware updates for PortalCam, L2 Pro, and K1 scanners, plus Lixel CyberColor and LixelStudio software, and the LixelGo app.
Snippets
See the DJI Zenmuse H30 Series' zoom in action. Footage shows the power of the 400x zoom from just shy of 2km from its target.
Products
XGRIDS PortalCam virtual tour of Advanced Media Production Studio in Gateshead. See the advantage of 3D tours for showcasing a venue remotely.
C0/UK0 drones, including the DJI Mini 5 Pro, remain compliant during Open Category night flights if their green flashing light is not always on.
DJI has released a series of firmware updates during January 2026, bringing new features and capabilities to drones such as the DJI Matrice 400 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro.
Gloucestershire Police is using DJI drones to track illegal e-bikes safely. Drones reduce risks and improve efficiency with fast, accurate aerial support.
In 2026, the A2 CofC unlocks increased freedom for C2/UK2 drone pilots — including closer flights near people — and benefits operators of sub 2kg legacy drones.
Explore high-fidelity 3DGS outputs of the Aston Martin range, captured by our survey team with XGRIDS PortalCam and processed in Lixel CyberColor Studio.
Discover what an orthomosaic map is in drone surveying, how orthomosaics are created, and how they compare to 3D models and point clouds.
Technical
Learn the difference between aerial photography and aerial photogrammetry, including use cases, drone workflows, and when to choose visuals or survey data.
A new update has gone live for DJI FlightHub 2, including added Gaussian Splatting capability and AirSense alert management.
How to make money with a drone in the UK in 2026, covering commercial drone jobs, regulations, pricing, insurance and business setup tips.
UK drone laws: What's new for 2026. Summary of new Flyer ID requirement for 100g+ drones, Remote ID, drone class markings, and what it means for drone pilots.
XGRIDS Lixel CyberColor V1.10 update adds Aerial-Ground Fusion for PortalCam for seamless integration of drone and ground scans. Map Fusion support also added.
Discover how Dynamic Ground Solutions upgraded to daily drone surveys with DJI Dock 3, supported by Heliguy, for real-time updates and efficiency gains.
DJI has released firmware updates for DJI Matrice 4 Series, DJI Dock 3 and DJI Matrice 4D Series, DJI M400, and DJI FlightHub 2. Learn about the key updates.
Global drone market forecast to reach US$147.8bn by 2036. Explore key trends in commercial drones, BVLOS, inspection, delivery, and regulation.
News
DJI Neo 2 firmware adds Apple Watch control, new flight alerts and stability fixes. Learn how to set up Apple Watch with DJI Fly and improve hands-free flying.
