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German SPRIND Challenge Offers $566K for Satellite-Free Drone Navigation Breakthrough
A new initiative by Germany’s Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation (SPRIND) is pushing the boundaries of drone technology with a challenge offering up to 500,000 Euros—equivalent to $566,000 USD—for teams that can develop precise drone navigation without satellite support. This…
China Halts Drone Sales to West While Supplying Russia, Ukraine Claims
On May 29, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of halting drone sales to Kyiv and other European nations while continuing to supply Russia, raising concerns for drone professionals and military operators relying on these technologies. According to a…
DJI M400 Drone Revealed: New Photos Showcase Advanced Features for Professionals
The DJI Matrice 400, also known as the DJI M400, a highly anticipated commercial drone from the leading manufacturer, has been making waves since its initial coverage earlier this year. Now, fresh photos shared on LinkedIn by Mickael Gay, CEO…
Ohio Lawmakers Push for Drone Defense Act to Protect Homeowners’ Rights
State Representatives Angie King (R-Celina) and Ty Mathews (R-Findley) have introduced a resolution urging Congress to pass the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025, a move aimed at empowering Ohio homeowners to protect their privacy and property from unmanned aerial…
Black Hornet 3 Unleashed: US Army Adopts Nano-Drone for Covert Battlefield Insights
Nano-Drone news: The U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, fondly known as the “Big Red One,” recently took to X to show off their latest gadget: the Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 3. This little bird, weighing a mere 33 grams (less…
GHOST Drone: General Atomics’ Advanced Leap in Unmanned Aerial Technology
General Atomics has been awarded a tiny (compared with the normal numbers regarding weapons and planes) $99.2 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to develop the GHOST drone, an advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS) engineered for intelligence, surveillance,…
DJI Flip’s Dolly Zoom: A Cinematic Game-Changer for Creators
The dolly zoom is pure cinematic magic. First popularized by Alfred Hitchcock in 1958’s Vertigo, this technique creates a disorienting, perspective-warping effect by zooming in while dollying out (or vice versa), keeping the subject steady while the background stretches or…
NV5 Secures $10M Drone Mapping Contract to Boost North Carolina Infrastructure
NV5, a leader in tech-enabled engineering solutions, has landed a two-year, $10 million contract with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to deliver advanced drone-based geospatial services, enhancing infrastructure planning statewide. This deal leverages unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to…
Haiti Deploys Explosive Drones to Combat Gang Violence in Port-au-Prince
On May 24, 2025, Haiti’s government launched a new offensive against gangs in Port-au-Prince, using lightweight drones equipped with explosives to target criminal strongholds, according to a detailed report from the WSJ. This marks a significant escalation in the Caribbean…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro – Your Questions Answered
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro and DJI RC Pro 2 have been out for nearly two weeks, and I’ve received many questions about both the drone and the controller. I’ve created this…
Bridgeport Bolsters Public Safety Using Drones for Police and Fire Services
On May 27, 2025, Bridgeport, Connecticut, announced a pioneering initiative to integrate high-tech drones into its police and fire departments, aiming to enhance emergency response and public safety. Partnering with Flock Safety Group, the city is set to deploy fully…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro – Advanced Return To Home is Incredibly good
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video, we’re conducting a return-to-home test of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. It features an advanced return-to-home function that builds a real-time map during its outbound flight, enabling it to…
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