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DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. Hasselblad X2D: Revolutionizing Aerial Photography?
DJI Mavic 4 Pro sets a new benchmark for aerial photography, boasting advanced features and image quality rivaling the Hasselblad X2D camera.
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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Riverside Deploys Drones to Combat Illegal Fireworks After Devastating Blaze
Riverside officials announced the initiative, equipping police, firefighters, and code enforcement with drones to detect and document violations
Ukraine
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, which targeted Russian airbases, showcased Ukraine’s growing prowess in drone technology and its strategic shift…
Anduril
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 through Anduril’s Lattice OS, offering a scalable, cost-effective alternative to manned systems. F
FreeFly Systems
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 event offers a glimpse into the company’s ambitious expansion. Organized by Freefly Systems, a leader…
Search & Rescue
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 Sheriff’s Office reported the successful mission early Sunday morning after locating the man near the…
Skydio
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 rapid response to a 911 call, tracking suspects and guiding officers to their location with…
Legal
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 water left by wildcat miners, highlighting a high-tech response to a growing challenge, Reuters reports.…
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