A small Ukrainian drone has reportedly destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter worth approximately $15 million deep inside occupied territory, marking a potentially historic achievement in drone warfare. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday near the Russian-held city of Donetsk, was…
A recent video release by Chinese military-affiliated media showcased the use of a biomimetic drone disguised as a small bird by an elite Chinese special operations force during a shooting competition. The event, held on August 1, coincided with China’s…
China is set to modify its drone export regulations starting September 1, 2024, in a move that could reshape the global unmanned aircraft industry. According to a report from Reuters, these changes come as Western nations intensify their scrutiny of…
Belmont, California is set to launch a new drone program, equipping its police department, first responders, and public works officials with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the first time. This move, reported by The Daily Journal, puts the Peninsula city…
Recent leaks have unveiled exciting details about DJI’s upcoming drone, the DJI Neo, according to information shared by well-known DJI leaker Jasper Ellens on Twitter. READ MORE: DJI Neo: The Ultimate Beginner Drone for Gen Z and Beyond Compact Size…
A Closer Look at the DJI Air 3S DJI’s next big release, the Air 3S, has surfaced in a recent leak from the well-known source OsitaLV on Twitter. The leaked photo reveals the front of the yet-to-be-released drone, showcasing several…
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it! Canning CCP Drone Act Update Not so good news: A new Senate Amendment to the 2025 NDAA hopes to add the Canning…
Jasper Ellens, a well-known DJI leaker, has shared photos on Twitter of what appears to be the upcoming DJI Neo drone. This new quadcopter seems to be positioned as a successor to the DJI Spark, targeting indoor use and beginner…
Canada’s women’s soccer team finds itself embroiled in controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a drone spying incident. According to a report by AP News, the team has been penalized and its coach suspended following the use of…
French authorities are grappling with a new security challenge as the 2024 Summer Olympics approach: unauthorized drones buzzing around Paris’s Olympic venues. According to a recent report from France 24, security forces are intercepting an average of six drones per…
Leaks and Listings Reveal the DJI Neo The latest buzz in the drone community centers around the newly spotted DJI Neo. The FCC recently listed this yet-to-be-released drone, and DJI leaker OsitaLV shared a video showing the lightweight DJI Neo…
SharkEye, a pioneering initiative at the University of California Santa Barbara’s Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory (BOSL), is using drones and artificial intelligence to monitor shark activity and protect swimmers at Padaro Beach, California. According to CNN, this innovative approach combines…