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UK Parliament Displays Captured Iranian Shahed Drone as NATO Confronts Growing Threat to European Airspace
The British Parliament hosted the first public display in Europe of a captured Iranian-made Shahed-136 attack drone on Monday, showcasing the weapon system that has become Russia’s primary tool for striking Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. The event at Speaker’s…
Trump Administration Launches $500M Counter-Drone Program for 2026 World Cup
The Trump administration is rolling out a $500 million counter-drone security initiative ahead of next summer’s FIFA World Cup, providing state and local governments with funding to detect and disable unauthorized drones over stadiums and major events. The program, funded…
German Engineer Builds Flying Star Wars X-Wing Drone That Hits 152 MPH
A German drone enthusiast has achieved what many thought impossible: building a fully functional Star Wars X-wing replica drone that reaches speeds over 200 km/h (124 mph), with the builder claiming a top speed of 152 mph. After multiple failed…
Ultimate 360 Action Cam Comparison: GoPro vs Insta360 vs DJI!
This is your complete comparison guide between the three main 360 cameras on the market today: the DJI Osmo 360, the GoPro Max 2, and the Insta360 X5. I’ve been putting these cameras through their paces side by side—and not…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Waypoint Tutorial – How To Create A Waypoint Mission
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video, I’m going to demonstrate how you can easily create a waypoint mission on your DJI Mini 5 Pro. In reality, this will work for pretty well any DJI drone…
DJI Appeals Court Ruling on Pentagon’s ‘Chinese Military Company’ Label Despite Winning on Most Allegations
DJI filed an appeal today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, challenging a federal court decision that upheld the Department of Defense’s designation of the drone maker as a “Chinese Military Company” despite the court rejecting…
Why a DJI Ban WON’T Stop DJI Drones!
So, let’s talk about shell companies today—DJI shell companies. If the US government issues a DJI ban this December, it might sound like the end of an era, right? But here’s the truth: DJI technology is not going away anytime…
News Organizations Challenge FAA Drone Rules That Would End Urban Journalism
News organizations have formally challenged the FAA’s proposed drone regulations before the October 6 comment deadline, warning that the rules would effectively ban aerial journalism in America’s cities and raise serious First Amendment concerns about government restrictions on newsgathering. The…
Olean Police Deploy Drone to Rescue Three Kayakers from Allegheny River
A thermal-equipped drone helped the Olean Police Department swiftly locate and rescue three kayakers in distress on the Allegheny River in upstate New York. The October 4, 2024 rescue highlights how drone technology is becoming an essential life-saving tool for…
Ukrainian Drone Swarm Startup Swarmer Raises $17.9M In Record Defense Tech Funding
Ukrainian drone swarm startup Swarmer has secured $17.9 million in total funding, marking the largest publicly announced investment in a Ukrainian defense technology company since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. The company closed a $15 million Series A round…
South Africa Investigates How Civilian Laser Sensors Ended Up in Russian Attack Drones
South African authorities are investigating how laser range finders manufactured by Pretoria-based Lightware Optoelectronics ended up in Russian Garpiya-A1 suicide drones attacking Ukraine. The discovery adds a new dimension to the growing problem of Western and civilian components being weaponized…
DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro Promo Shows Drone Footage from Prohibited National Parks and Tribal Lands
DJI just posted a promotional video showcasing its new Mavic 4 Pro capturing stunning landscapes across the American West—including drone footage from multiple locations where recreational and commercial drone flights are strictly prohibited or severely restricted. The video features imagery…
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