In a significant development, researchers at NASA Ames Research Center are harnessing cutting-edge aviation technology to bolster the safety of Bay Area communities threatened by devastating wildfires. As the region braces for a potentially active wildfire season amid rising temperatures…
DroneXL.co is proud to announce its partnership with the newly formed Drone Advocacy Alliance, a non-partisan, drone-agnostic grassroots advocacy coalition. The Alliance aims to safeguard the rights of American drone users to freely choose and employ their drones in the…
Counter-Terrorism Expert Warns of ‘Moderately High’ Probability In a concerning development, ISIS extremists have circulated “detailed” manuals for adapting drones to attack the upcoming Paris Olympics, according to Matt Mooney, a counter-terrorism expert who spoke to The National. Mooney, a…
Chinese drone giant DJI’s automotive subsidiary, DJI Automotive, is making waves in the Chinese auto industry by offering affordable Level 2 driver assistance technology to carmakers. By leveraging DJI’s drone technology, DJI Automotive is reportedly able to provide self-driving capabilities…
Lawmakers Seek to Balance Security and Civil Liberties A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would extend the federal government’s authority to counter threats posed by drones while also safeguarding the rights of responsible drone…
In a groundbreaking test flight, the DJI Avata 2 has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with a consumer drone, flying an astonishing 22,000 feet (4.2 miles) before running out of battery. This incredible feat was achieved legally, thanks to…
In October 2018, the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) launched the nation’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, deploying drones to respond to 911 calls. Since then, the drones have flown nearly 20,000 missions, providing officers with critical intelligence…
New Platform Promises to Revolutionize Drone Program Scalability and Collaboration Wingtra, a leading provider of aerial data solutions, has just unveiled WingtraCLOUD, a groundbreaking software designed to simplify drone data collection and streamline operations. This user-friendly platform aims to address…
Groundbreaking Drone Delivery Tests Completed on World’s Highest Peak In an unprecedented collaboration, DJI has successfully completed the world’s first drone delivery trials on Mount Everest (Mount Qomolangma). The historic achievement, accomplished in April, showcases the remarkable capabilities of DJI’s…
La Prensa Fights for Public Access to Drone Videos In a groundbreaking legal battle, La Prensa, a Latino newspaper, has successfully challenged the City of Chula Vista’s attempt to withhold police drone footage from public scrutiny. The California Supreme Court’s…
You don’t need to spend big bucks to create high-quality maps using drones. In this video, mapping expert Jared from Pilot Institute shows how you can make impressive maps with an affordable, entry-level drone like the DJI Mini 3 Pro.…
Airbus has revealed a first concept model of an unmanned companion drone for the Eurofighter at the ILA Berlin Air Show. The so-called “Wingman” flies without a pilot and combines several advantages. According to Airbus, the German Air Force has…