Drone News Roundup: Mavic 4 Pro Launch Date Leaked, Incredible Drone Shot on Netflix Show, and More!
BY Zacc Dukowitz
27 March 2025This 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.
Now let’s get to those links!
Mavic 4 Pro Launch Date Leaked
A leaked photo of a Mavic 4 Pro prototype
Mark your calendars! According to leaks, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro will launch on April 24, 2025, with a teaser expected on April 17. Recent leaks reveal exciting features, including a triple-camera system with 24mm, 50mm, and 145mm focal lengths. The drone boasts 6K recording, a larger CMOS sensor, and an impressive 52-minute flight time. Leaked sample pictures showcase the Mavic 4’s impressive zoom capabilities, coming with a standard 2.5x zoom factor and potentially the ability to zoom up to 24 times. Pricing is rumored to start at $2,250 for the base model.
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Incredible Drone Shot on New Netflix Show
Q: How did they film the drone shot at the end of Ep 2?
The DOP carries the camera and follows a school pupil to the traffic lights with a wide shot as she goes at the end of the school day. Before she crosses the road, a team attach the camera to a drone, which then flies a… pic.twitter.com/kKk7ocLCkU
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 15, 2025
Netflix’s new crime drama “Adolescence” is making waves with its innovative one-shot filming technique—each hour-long episode is a single shot, which required incredible planning and coordination to pull off. Despite the challenges of filming in a single shot they were still able to incorporate drones into the production. In episode two, we see a jaw-dropping drone sequence that is the focus of the post above.
The seamless transition from ground to aerial view covers 0.3 miles, showcasing exceptional coordination. To get this shot, Director Philip Barantini’s team attaches the camera to a drone mid-scene, which then flies across town before being caught by crew members for a close-up of actor Stephen Graham. This technical marvel, achieved without cuts, has left viewers stunned and solidified the show’s position as Netflix’s #1 in multiple countries.
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The Top Deals from DJI’s Spring Sale
DJI is running a spring sale right now. Here are the top deals on drones, drone accessories, and cameras:
Drone Deals
- DJI Mini 4K—
$299$249 (17% off)—BUY NOW - DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo—
$1,087$999 (8% off)—BUY NOW
Camera and Accessory Deals
- Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo—
$449$369 (18% off)—BUY NOW - Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo—
$299$209 (30% off)—BUY NOW - DJI Avata Fly More Kit—
$279$182 (35% off)—BUY NOW - DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station—
$999$699 (30% off)—BUY NOW
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Skydio Has Sold Less than 50,000 Drones Since Opening
Credit: Skydio
A recent Bloomberg report reveals that Skydio has produced only 45,000 drones since its inception a decade ago. For comparison, DJI is thought to make the same number of drones in just a few weeks. In 2023, the company pivoted away from consumer drones in 2023 to concentrate on military and commercial applications—but this change in focus has yet to yield significant production increases. What Skydio’s production numbers seem to reveal is that, despite raising $732 million in funding and being valued at $2.2 billion, American drone makers continue to face an uphill battle in competing with Chinese manufacturers.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Boosts Hopes for BVLOS Rule Amid FAA Delays
After the FAA missed its September 2024 deadline for delivering a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rule, there has been uncertainty in the drone industry about when—or even if—the rule will be released. But recent comments from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s have many feeling optimistic. During his senate confirmation hearing, Duffy emphasized the urgency of getting the rule out, saying that the FAA needed to provide “clarity” to commercial drone operators about BVLOS operations. Industry stakeholders see BVLOS as crucial for an array of commercial applications, from delivery to inspections. Despite the new optimism, it may still be some time before we see a BVLOS rule enacted.
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