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      <title><![CDATA[2,977 Drones Rebuild Twin Towers in Light]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Over New York Harbor, 2,977 synchronized drones recreated the Twin Towers at full architectural scale in a moving aerial tribute to the victims of 9/11.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[DJI Challenges Proposed US Drone Ban]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[DJI challenges the proposed FCC drone ban on military-grade features. Learn how the regulatory battle impacts enterprise drone operations in Europe.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Drone Shows on New Year's Eve: The Spectacular Alternative as Fireworks Bans Take Effect]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As public consumer fireworks bans take hold across European cities, synchronized drone light shows are becoming the premier New Year's Eve spectacle. Discover safety, EASA regulations, and turnkey production.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Drone Department Launches European Network of Certified Drone Operators]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Drone Department officially launches the European Drone Operator Network: a pan-European platform of certified drone operators for film, FPV, broadcast, inspections and drone shows.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nepal Requests Heavy-Lift Cargo Drones for Flood Relief as China Deploys 47]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Nepal appeals abroad for heavy-lift cargo drones after catastrophic floods, contrasting with China's 47-drone emergency response and airborne cell towers. Key takeaways for Europe.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Best FPV Drone Simulators in 2026: Complete Guide]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the best FPV drone simulators in 2026. An in-depth comparison of Liftoff, VelociDrone, TRYP FPV, Uncrashed, and micro whoop simulators for pilots.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Security Flaw in DJI Mimo Exposes 42,000 SkyPixel Accounts]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hardcoded credentials in DJI Mimo and a vulnerable API exposed over 42,000 SkyPixel accounts and government emails. Read our in-depth technical analysis.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Speed vs Flight Time in FPV Racing: The 220 km/h Battery Limit]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Explore the physics of 220 km/h FPV racing drones, extreme LiPo current draws exceeding 200A, voltage sag dynamics, and the critical balance between weight and flight duration.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Drone Cloud Seeding Test Generates 71 Million Liters of Precipitation]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rainmaker claims 71 million liters of rainfall generated using autonomous cloud-seeding drones in Alaska. Analysis of drone weather modification and European potential.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explosive Drones at Leipzig Airport: Airspace Security & C-UAS]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Following discoveries of explosive-laden drones near Leipzig Airport, Germany warns of hybrid threats. Detailed analysis of C-UAS, airport security, and EASA impact.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Privacy and data protection during drone flights: DPIA guidelines for urban shoots and events]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Comprehensive DPIA and GDPR guide for commercial drone operators conducting urban filming and event coverage in Europe. Privacy-by-design and data security.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[High Great reveals EMO Mini: 249 g drone speeds up aerial light shows]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[High Great unveils the EMO Mini, a 249 g outdoor formation drone featuring integrated case-based storage, charging, and launch for faster drone light shows in Europe.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Drones in TV Series: Seamless Storytelling]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Explore how cinema drones elevate storytelling in European TV dramas like Flikken Rotterdam. From dynamic tracking shots to strict EASA regulations.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[DJI Challenges Creators with $10,000 Avata]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[DJI launches the global #AllForPassion Challenge for the Avata 360 with a prize pool up to $10,000. Learn contest rules, judging criteria, and European...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[DJI Crowns 15 AI Innovations in Global]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[DJI honors 15 groundbreaking AI innovations in the Enterprise Drone Onboard AI Challenge 2026. Explore the complete breakdown of all winning solutions.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon expands Prime Air drone delivery to]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon announces a major expansion of Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 US cities using the MK30 drone.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medical drone flights between Isala Meppel]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Following over 800 successful BVLOS flights, ANWB and Isala extend medical drone deliveries between Meppel and Zwolle to mid-2027 for rapid blood and...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Working with interchangeable lenses: impact]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Explore the creative and technical impact of 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 75mm prime lenses on full-frame cinema drones.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[HOVERAir Launches VERSA: 2-in-1 Handheld]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[HOVERAir announces the VERSA: an innovative 2-in-1 handheld gimbal and autonomous flying camera featuring 4K 60fps, 10-bit H-Log, and an ultralight 230g...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Photographing Luxury Real Estate and]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover how cinema drones and indoor FPV fly-throughs elevate luxury real estate and superyacht marketing across Europe's premium coastal destinations.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cross-Border Drone Operations in the EU: How]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how cross-border drone operations under EASA Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 13 streamline and accelerate international film and commercial...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Human Factors and Decision-Making in Drone]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How pressure alters operational decision-making in commercial drone missions. Insights on risk thresholds, cumulative amber risks, and go/no-go gates.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Safety Protocols for Indoor FPV Near Actors]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Operational safety protocols for indoor FPV drones on film sets. Ducted prop guards, RF spectrum management, and procedures for flying near actors and crew.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Drone Shows as a Sustainable Alternative to]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover why European municipalities and festival organizers are transitioning from fireworks to eco-friendly drone light shows. Swarm tech, safety & ROI.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[US Imposes Up to 100% Import Tariffs on]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The United States has announced import tariffs of up to 100 percent on foreign drones and components. Discover the tariff structure and key implications...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[DJI Releases New Firmware Update for Mavic 4]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[DJI has released firmware update v01.00.0800 for the Mavic 4 Pro, RC controllers, and DJI Fly app. Explore the key stability enhancements and European...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Starting September 1, 2026, all drone flight requests in Dutch military controlled airspace transition to GoDrone.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Formula 1 Zandvoort 2026: Drone Flight Ban]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[During the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, strict drone flight restrictions and three TGB zones apply from August 20 to 23, 2026.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[LVNL Seeks Input for GoDrone Successor]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[LVNL launches a user survey for the next-generation GoDrone successor. Discover how Drone clearance already covers all requirements and flight planning...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Risk Mitigation in Digital Simulators: Why]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover how FPV drone pilots use digital simulators for risk mitigation, building muscle memory, and mastering complex flight maneuvers without damage.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Terra Drone Unveils Signal Recovery Feature]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Terra Drone introduces an automated signal recovery feature for the Terra Xross 1 indoor inspection drone, co-developed with Chevron and Shell via DeepStar.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Amateur Drones Are Banned Near European]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Why is flying an amateur drone near European wildfires dangerous and strictly illegal? Discover the hazards and 5 ways professional thermal drones support...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Remote ID Requirements in Practice: Digital]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How does Remote ID work in practice for C1, C2, and C3 drones? Discover Direct Remote ID, Network Remote ID, U-space integration, and EASA compliance.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Germany Relaxes Rules for Drone Flights in]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Germany introduces relaxed rules for commercial drone operations in CTR airport control zones starting August 6, 2026.]]></description>
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      <link>https://dronedepartment.eu/news/dji-mini-5-pro-firmware-update-price-drop.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[DJI releases a major firmware update for the Mini 5 Pro with enhanced obstacle avoidance and 4K vertical shooting, alongside European price reductions.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[First impressions of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P handheld gimbal camera. Explore the dual-camera module, 3-axis stabilization, and wireless timecode sync for...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aesthetics of Symmetry and Framing:]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Explore the aesthetics of symmetry and framing in cinema drone videography. Essential principles for top-down shots and smooth orbits with cinema platforms.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FAA Seizes Over 700 Illegal Drones During]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[During the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US, federal agencies seized over 700 unauthorized drones. Learn how the FAA, FBI, and DHS secured airspace with...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[DJI Lito X1 vs. Mini 5 Pro: Which Drone]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Compare the DJI Lito X1 and Mini 5 Pro for beginner pilots in Europe. Discover camera performance, EASA under 249g rules, and flight capabilities.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[DJI Drones for Vertical Video: TikTok &]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn which DJI drones shoot native vertical 9:16 video for TikTok and Instagram Reels. Full guide on rotating gimbals, sensor cropping, and settings.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Belgian Drone File Triggers Political]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Political debate in Belgium over the drone file: opposition party Groen accuses Defence Minister Theo Francken of inaccurate parliamentary statements...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[D-Log M vs ProRes RAW: Matching Drone]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In-depth guide on drone camera color science. Learn how to match D-Log M and Apple ProRes RAW seamlessly with ARRI LogC4 in DaVinci Resolve.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gyroflow stabilization for cinematic FPV]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover how open-source Gyroflow uses gyro sensor data and IMU logs to eliminate FPV micro-jitter while preserving motion dynamics.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[PEGASUS builds public trust in UAM drones]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The European Horizon Europe PEGASUS project researches public trust and societal acceptance of urban air mobility drones.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[1st AD & Drone Workflow: Preventing Film Set]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How experienced drone operators seamlessly integrate with the 1st AD on feature film sets to eliminate delays in the main unit workflow.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dual Native ISO in Low Light: Golden Hour]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover how dual native ISO (ISO 800/4000) unlocks clean low-light aerial cinematography during golden hour and twilight.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[EU Drone Strategy 2.0 consultation: submit]]></title>
      <link>https://dronedepartment.eu/news/eu-drone-strategy-2-0-consultation-brussels-feedback.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The European Commission launches two public consultations for the mid-term evaluation of the EU Drone Strategy 2.0.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How do you film a drone show? Discover our experience with 40+ shows worldwide, EASA licensing, safety risks like signal interference, and our use of DJI...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[DJI simplifies European BVLOS drone]]></title>
      <link>https://dronedepartment.eu/news/dji-sail-iii-compliance-dock-3-matrice-4d-bvlos.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[DJI issues a SAIL III OSO compliance package for the DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D. This greatly simplifies complex BVLOS SORA authorization applications in...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Guide for operators whose European]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Is your SORA 2.0 operational authorization converted from the former ROC expiring in 2027? Read the guide on applying for the temporary extension via MijnILT.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Explore the legal (PDRA/SORA) and technical rules for drone night flights on film sets outside the UDP. Drone Department holds a long-term UDP waiver.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Sentinel app by Askalon Industries transforms your smartphone into an acoustic drone detector. Discover how artificial intelligence identifies drones...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A new patent details a foldable drone prototype from Insta360 with propeller guards, positioning it as a direct competitor to the DJI Neo series.]]></description>
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