First Responders
Dramatic Drone Rescue: Stranded Climber Saved Behind California Waterfall
For two days, only roaring water and loneliness kept rescue at bay—until a drone rescue changed everything. In the rugged Sequoia National Forest
Haye Kesteloo
Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
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PRISM
Yellowstone Drone Flies Again Over Grand Prismatic—Possible Repeat Offender Sparks Outrage
Here’s the drone drama Yellowstone didn’t need: an illegal flight above the Grand Prismatic—sparked outrage and penalties A new video posted by the popular Instagram account Tourons of Yellowstone has ignited fresh outrage after showing a visitor operating a drone over the Grand Prismatic Spring inside Yellowstone National Park—an activity strictly prohibited under federal law.…
Drone Research
Revolutionary Drone ‘Tap-and-Go’ Tagging Transforms Whale Research with Less Stress
What if a quick drone tap could decode whale songs? Researchers off Dominica just nailed it, and it’s a game-changer for us pilots. In the Caribbean waters near Dominica, researchers deploy drones to gently press sensors onto sperm whales’ backs, enabling audio recordings of their communications with minimal disruption. This innovative “tap-and-go” method, detailed in…
Firmware Update
Hover Air X1 Pro Max INCREDIBLE New Features – Firmware Update v8.0.17
Hover has added a new firmware update for the Hover Air X1 Pro and Pro Max. And it's actually a pretty substantial update. I'm not 100% sure, but
Amazon
Tiny AI Models Could Revolutionize Drone Operations with Onboard Intelligence
Multiverse Computing’s newly unveiled compact AI models promise to bring powerful, offline processing to edge devices, potentially transforming drones into smarter, more autonomous tools for delivery, surveillance, mapping, inspections and emergency response. Drawing from the company’s August 14 announcement, these quantum-inspired models could enable drones to handle complex tasks without cloud r
Amazon
SkyRover X1 Amazon Sale – $644 For A DJI Mini 4 Pro Mini Drone Essentially
Imagine snagging a top-tier DJI drone without the hassle—enter the SkyRover X1, basically a DJI Mini 4 Pro in disguise, now 15% off before the feds clamp down. Sound too good? Here’s the scoop. The SkyRover X1, a compact drone under 249 grams (0.55 pounds) with advanced features like 4K video and 360-degree obstacle sensing,…
DJI
Insta360’s Antigravity A1 Drone Lands Itself to Stop Payload Abuse – DJI’s Missed Shot Exposed
Picture a drone that says “nope” to weapons and grounds itself – Antigravity’s A1 just launched, throwing shade at DJI while the world watches Ukraine’s skies. Antigravity, incubated by Insta360, officially introduced its A1 drone today, equipped with an automatic landing system that activates upon detecting any unauthorized payload, positioning it as a tool strictly…
Insta360
Insta360-Backed Antigravity A1 Drone Introduces Revolutionary 360-Degree Aerial Capture
Ever dreamed of a drone that disappears mid-flight, letting you capture every angle like a floating eye? The Insta360-backed Antigravity A1 makes it real—Jeven Dovey’s test footage will blow your mind. The Antigravity A1 drone, backed by Insta360, emerges as the world’s first fully integrated 360-degree drone, promising to transform how pilots capture and experience…
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