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Netherlands Bolsters Ukraine with $202M Drone Defense Aid Package
On June 24, 2025, the Netherlands announced a new 175 million euro ($202 million) Drone Defense aid package for Ukraine, focusing on advanced drone-detection technology and medical evacuation support. This initiative, detailed by Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans, underscores the…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. Hasselblad X2D: Revolutionizing Aerial Photography?
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro sets a new benchmark for aerial photography, boasting advanced features and image quality that rival high-end cameras. Professional drone photographer and Hasselblad Master Albrecht Voss rigorously tests this flagship drone, comparing it to the €9,000…
Riverside Deploys Drones to Combat Illegal Fireworks After Devastating Blaze
In Riverside, California, a new drone program is taking flight to curb illegal fireworks, a response to the catastrophic Hawarden Fire that ravaged 500 acres and destroyed homes last summer. City officials announced the initiative, equipping police, firefighters, and code…
Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Escalates with Operation Spider’s Web Success
On June 23, 2025, Andriy Yermak, a key aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Ukraine’s drone and missile programs are advancing rapidly, promising more “surprises” for Russia following the audacious Operation Spider’s Web, reports The Times. This operation,…
FAA to Drone Pilots: “Not Today, Fam” – NBA Finals Airspace Gets the No-Fly Treatment
Picture this: the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are duking it out in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the Paycom Center. The crowd’s roaring, the stakes are sky-high, and you’re itching to launch your drone for that…
Anduril’s Fury Drone Redefines Autonomous Air Combat at Paris Air Show
Anduril Industries unveiled its Fury drone at the Paris Air Show, marking a bold step toward fully autonomous air combat. This high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), electronic warfare, and precision strikes, integrates advanced AI…
Discover Freefly Systems’ New Drone Manufacturing Hub at Freefly Fest 2025
Drone enthusiasts and professionals are gearing up for an exciting reveal at Freefly Fest 2025, where Freefly Systems will showcase its new headquarters, from a distance. Set for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Lord Hill Farms in Monroe, Washington, the…
Drone with Thermal Imaging Saves Missing Man from Hypothermia in Candy Mountain
A missing man was rescued from the brink of hypothermia in West Richland, Washington, thanks to a drone equipped with thermal imaging, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The Benton County…
NYPD Drone Thwarts Brooklyn Break-In, Showcasing Advanced Policing Technology
On a quiet night in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, an NYPD drone proved its worth by helping apprehend two burglary suspects in minutes, highlighting the growing role of drones in urban policing. Exclusive video footage from the NYPD shows the drone’s…
Drones Combat Wildcat Mining in West Africa as Gold Prices Soar
As gold prices climb above $3,300 per ounce, West African mine operators are deploying drones to curb illegal mining, protecting profits and reducing violent clashes. At Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine in Ghana, surveillance drones recently uncovered abandoned equipment and contaminated…
Pentagon Ramps Up Small Drone Investments to Transform Warfare
The U.S. military is accelerating its investment in small, offensive drones, driven by their proven effectiveness in conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony, reported by the Washington Times before Congress on June…
EUROCONTROL’s ACUTE Project Uncovers Growing Drone Activity in Paris Airspace
A pioneering study by EUROCONTROL’s ACUTE project has revealed a surge in drone activity around Paris, with over 5,000 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations detected near key airports. Detailed in a recent paper, this initiative provides vital data to enhance…
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