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DJI Matrice 400 Is Here. What Should Existing Matrice 350 RTK Fleets Do Now?
The DJI M400 is a strong platform — but it doesn't make the M350 RTK obsolete. For fleets where the M350 still fits the mission, the smarter move is upgrading your safety systems, not replacing the...

No Dock Required: DJI Matrice 4D/4TD Gains Standalone C6 Status in June 2026
DJI's June 2026 firmware update extends C6 class certification to standalone RC Plus 2 flights on the Matrice 4D/4TD — no Dock 3 required. Learn what changed, how C6 compliance works, and why enter...

FCC September 2 Deadline: How to Protect Your Existing DJI Fleet in 2026
The FCC September 2 deadline is drawing attention across the U.S. drone industry. For commercial operators already running DJI Matrice 400, M350, or Matrice 4 fleets, the real question isn't whethe...

Commercial UAV Expo 2026 Preview: Why BVLOS Compliance Can't Skip Drone Safety Recovery Systems
As BVLOS operations move from waivers to routine approvals, parachute and flotation recovery systems are becoming a core part of risk mitigation evidence under SORA and FAA Part 108. Here's what co...

FlyFire’s Practical Guide to FAA Part 108 for Matrice 4D/4TD and Matrice 4 Buyers
FAA Part 108 is changing how operators evaluate safety hardware. FlyFire's Manti 4 Dock and Manti 4 serve two distinct missions — Dock 3 automated deployments and standalone Matrice 4 operations. T...

Beyond the Aircraft: What the DJI AP100 Tells Us About Enterprise Drone Safety
As enterprise drone fleets evolve, safety is shifting from single-aircraft protection to fleet-level strategy. Discover how DJI AP100 highlights this shift and how FlyFire supports multi-platform U...

Does OWL-M400 Parachute System Meet FAA Compliance Requirements?
The Flyfire OWL-M400 parachute recovery system is purpose-built for the DJI Matrice 400, complying with ASTM F3322-24a standards to meet FAA Part 107.39 requirements for operations over people.

Drone Parachute Systems for Government Tenders: ASTM F3322 Certified Solutions
Flyfire drone parachute systems comply with ASTM F3322 and Transport Canada certification standards, purpose-built for government tenders and public sector RFPs. Compatible with DJI Matrice 4, 400,...

FAA Safety Challenges for DJI Dock 3 BVLOS Operations: A Field Guide to Failure Management
This guide covers the real-world FAA compliance challenges behind autonomous DJI Dock 3 BVLOS deployments—including controlled descent requirements, propeller entanglement during parachute deployme...






