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Vertical Aerospace Announces Long-Range Hybrid VX4 Air-Taxi Program
On May 12, 2025, Vertical Aerospace announced it is developing a hybrid-electric variant of its VX4 air-taxi, aiming to dramatically expand range and payload capabilities for defense, logistics, and broader commercial markets. This marks a significant step for the electric…
How to Explain to Your Partner That You NEED Another Drone: A Conjugal Survival Guide
Hello fellow drone pilots! I hope this article finds you seated and in good spirits. Let’s start at the beginning. As I write this article, a live DJ Tiësto set from 2003 plays through my headphones. I don’t know if…
Confessions of a Drone Pilot: The Day My DJI Mavic 2 Pro Flew Further Than My Confidence
Hello there, dear pilots! Hope you’re doing great. It’s a pleasure to connect with you again here on DroneXL.co. The Mavic 2 Pro and how I pushed its limits The confession I’m writing about today happened with my second drone:…
National Drone Training Event in Ogden Advances Public Safety Tactics
In Ogden, Utah, over 260 public safety professionals from across the U.S. convened for a weeklong drone training event starting May 5, 2025, hosted by the Weber County Sheriff’s Office and the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), reports the Standard-Examiner.…
The First Time I Crashed a DJI Drone: A Humbling Experience That Changed Everything
Hello there, fellow drone enthusiasts! Today I want to share with you one of those stories that make us all better pilots – my first drone crash. TRUST me, this one’s both painful and educational! It was back in 2017.…
DJI Mini 3 Pro at Night: How I Captured Ecuador’s Most Dangerous Waterfall in ATTI Mode
Hello there, fellow drone pilots! Long time no read! A few weeks ago, I was at “El Pailón del Diablo” (Devil’s Cauldron), one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Ecuador. I had traveled there to take some real…
NATO and Russia Race to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones Amid Rising Tensions
On May 9, 2025, Business Insider reported a high-stakes competition unfolding in the Arctic, where NATO Countries and Russia are racing to develop drones capable of operating in one of the planet’s harshest environments. This technological showdown, driven by geopolitical…
How Drones in Ukraine Are Redefining Battlefield Tactics with Motorcycles
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has ushered in a new era of warfare, where drones are forcing rapid tactical evolution on the battlefield. According to a detailed report by The National, Russian paratroopers are now training on motorcycles to counter…
Kalamazoo Police Use Drone to Arrest Juvenile in Vehicle Break-In Spree
On May 7, 2025, Kalamazoo Police deployed a drone to apprehend a juvenile suspect linked to over 30 vehicle break-ins near Western Michigan University, showcasing the growing role of Drone Technology in law enforcement. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety…
DJI Mavic 4 Release Date, Drone Used for Good, DJI Mini 5 Leak, Drone Smuggling Into Prison
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. First, DJI teases the Mavic 4 Pro with a release date. Second, a heartwarming story from Michigan where a drone located a missing person. Third,…
India-Pakistan Drone Conflict Escalates: A New Era of Unmanned Warfare in South Asia
On May 9, 2025, India accused Pakistan of launching drone and missile attacks on three military bases in Indian territory and Indian-administered Kashmir, marking a historic escalation in their decades-long rivalry. Pakistan denied the claims, asserting it downed 25 Indian…
How to Make Your Pocket 3 Footage Look More Cinematic
If you want to enhance your Pocket 3 footage to achieve a more cinematic look, this guide is for you. Today, we’ll explore several techniques to elevate your Pocket 3 footage to professional-level results, or as many YouTubers call it,…
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