For decades, archaeologists knew something extraordinary was hiding beneath the dense rainforests of northern Guatemala. The challenge wasn’t finding clues. It was seeing through a jungle so thick that much of what remained of the ancient Maya world was effectively invisible. Now, a combination of cutting-edge drone technology and LiDAR scanning is helping researchers uncover what may be one of the most important archaeological stories of our time.

DJI has rolled out a fresh firmware update for the Matrice 400, bringing a series of under-the-hood improvements aimed squarely at enterprise operators who depend on precision, stability, and reliability in demanding environments. While this isn’t a flashy feature-packed update, it addresses some of the most critical aspects of professional drone operations: positioning accuracy, sensor performance, and battery safety.

DJI’s enterprise flagship drone has received a serious intelligence upgrade. The company has rolled out a comprehensive firmware update for the Matrice 400 drone, enhancing performance, safety, and mission efficiency, and most notably, adding support for the brand-new Zenmuse L3 LiDAR payload.

In the world of enterprise drones, DJI’s Matrice 400 has already established itself as a rugged, long-endurance powerhouse. Equipped for energy-infrastructure inspection, search-and-rescue, mapping, and more, the real game-changer has arrived now: a firmware update that unlocks fully automated takeoff and landing from moving ships.

Singapore-based Volarious has launched the V-Line Pro, a tethered drone power system tailor-made for the new DJI Matrice 400 (M400), extending flight times and boosting operational uptime for enterprise users. Developed in close collaboration with DJI, the V-Line Pro integrates tightly with the drone’s systems and interface.

Canadian aerospace innovator Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) has unveiled the PRS‑M400, a tailored Parachute Recovery System for the DJI Matrice 400 (M400) drone. The parachute promises to elevate operational safety and streamline regulatory compliance across global markets.

DJI has given its newest enterprise drone, the Matrice 400, a massive upgrade — not in size, but in brainpower. Released alongside the drone is Manifold 3, a compact yet powerful onboard computer that brings AI processing, developer flexibility, and even smartphone-like app installation directly to DJI’s latest flying platform.

DJI’s latest enterprise drone is designed to tackle everything from power line inspections to emergency rescues, with 59-minute flights, smarter obstacle sensing, and support for up to 7 payloads.

Editor’s Update: DJI unleashes Matrice 400, a beast of a drone

While American drone pilots are still scratching their heads over DJI’s decision to skip a US release for the Mavic 4 Pro, the tech giant has moved on to drop another surprise: a new drone teaser from its Enterprise division, slated for reveal on June 10 at 8 a.m. EDT.