DRONE NEWS & DJI RUMORS
Elon Musk, the U.S. Drone Industry Needs Your Vision to Soar
Dear Elon Musk, As a reporter who has covered the drone industry for nine years, first with DroneDJ, now with DroneXL, I’m writing to you on behalf of drone professionals, recreational pilots, and first responders. The U.S. drone sector faces…
Russia’s Drone Attacks Escalate in Kherson: A Grim Reality for Civilians and Drone Defense
In Kherson, Ukraine, Russian forces have intensified drone attacks on civilians, targeting the city with what local officials call a “safari” of terror. According to a recent report by The Hill, these attacks have killed at least 150 civilians and…
Kremlin Stages Drone Attack on Putin’s Helicopter, Investigation Reveals
On May 30, 2025, a dramatic narrative emerged from Russian state media claiming that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s helicopter came under fire from Ukrainian drones during a visit to Kursk Oblast. However, a recent investigation by The Moscow Times has…
Trump’s New Orders Likely To Ban Chinese DJI Drones, Impacting Pilots And Drone Industry
President Donald Trump’s upcoming executive orders, set to be signed next week, may drastically alter the U.S. drone market by potentially banning Chinese-made drones from companies like DJI and Autel. According to a recent Washington Post report, these orders aim…
Parker Police Drone Rescues Missing Child in Colorado
On May 30, 2025, Parker Police in Colorado used a DJI Matrice drone to locate a missing child, demonstrating the value of aerial technology in search-and-rescue missions. After ground crews failed to find the child in a remote area, the…
Cleveland Explores Drone as First Responder Program for Fire and EMS 911 Calls
Cleveland, Ohio, is taking a bold step toward modernizing emergency response by exploring the use of drones for fire and EMS 911 calls. The city has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to technology firms, inviting proposals for a “Drone…
Greenfield Police Pioneer Drone First Responders with DJI Technology
On May 29, 2025, the Greenfield Police Department made history as the first in their county to deploy drones as first responders, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance emergency response capabilities. Using the DJI Dock and a modified DJI M30 drone,…
DJI ROMO Blends Drone Tech with Home Cleaning
DJI, the titan of the drone industry, is proving its engineering talent stretches far beyond the skies. Known for dominating the drone market first with the Phantom, and now with the Mavic series, the company has now ventured into robot…
Drones for Active Shooter Prevention is being considerer by Texas School District
Highland Park Independent School District (ISD) in Texas recently hosted a demonstration by Campus Guardian Angels, an Austin-based startup, showcasing drone technology designed to address active shooter threats at University Park Elementary School. As a UAV and FPV pilot, I…
Weekly UAS News Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, we celebrate six years of drone news. Next, we explore a new NASA drone project. Finally, we discuss some DJI leaks, because no week…
Wichita Falls Police to Deploy Aerodrome Drone First Responder for Enhanced Safety
In a significant step for public safety, Wichita Falls, Texas, is set to introduce the Aerodrome Drone First Responder, a cutting-edge “super” drone designed to assist first responders. Manufactured by Flock Safety, this drone aims to streamline emergency response operations,…
Fisherman’s Drone Heroics Earn Him Free Swellpro Fisherman FD2 After Saving Girl in Pensacola
On May 15, 2025, a fisherman’s quick thinking and drone skills turned a dangerous situation into a life-saving mission on Pensacola Beach, Florida. Andrew Smith, a Pensacola local, used his Swellpro drone to rescue a young girl caught in a…
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