Official Retail Photos Raise Questions on Autel’s Stance Recently, official retail photos of the Autel Titan Heavy Lift Drone equipped with a grenade release system have sparked controversy, contradicting Autel Robotics’ statements on non-military use of their products. These images,…
EASA Seeks Insights from Drone Manufacturers The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has initiated its first survey targeting unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturers, encompassing both drones and kits. This crucial step aims to gather comprehensive data on current trends…
Enhanced Capabilities for DJI Air 2S Owners in Europe DJI is set to release a C1-retrofit update for its DJI Air 2S model, as revealed in a recent infographic shared on social media. The Air 2S, originally launched in April…
Unexpected Diversion Due to Drone Intrusion A recent airspace invasion by a drone led to the rerouting of an Iberia flight, initially destined for Puerto Rico, to the Dominican Republic. This incident reportedly occurred over Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport…
Federal Legislation Boosts Domestic Drone Industry The U.S. small drone manufacturing sector is gearing up for a significant sales increase following the passage of the annual defense policy bill last month. This legislation introduces restrictions on federal government purchases of…
A Rare Glimpse of Marine Majesty On January 1, 2024, drone enthusiast David Cope captured stunning footage of a juvenile humpback whale, identified as CRC-20899, near Point Defiance, Washington. This rare visual treat showcases the majestic creature in its natural…
Pioneering Defense Against Unmanned Aerial Threats The United States Military has inaugurated the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems University (JCU), a groundbreaking academy dedicated to training American Armed Forces in countering the rapidly evolving threat posed by drones or…
A Strategic Shift in U.S. Military Operations In response to the growing Islamist insurgency in West Africa, the United States is shifting its military strategy by planning military drone bases along the West African coast. This move, primarily focused on…
Tragic End to a Month-Long Search The prolonged search for Jayden Jensen, a 16-year-old from Pocatello, Idaho, who tragically fell into the Snake River last month, came to a close on New Year’s Day. Local volunteers’ use of an underwater…
A New Contender in the Enterprise Drone Market Autel Robotics, a key player in the drone industry, is on the brink of launching its latest enterprise drone, the Autel Alpha, in the United States. Following its recent Federal Communications Commission…
A Timely DJI Drone Rescue in the Dark A Toronto Police Service DJI drone played a crucial role in locating a missing senior with Alzheimer’s in a remarkable example of technology assisting in crucial search operations. The incident in mid-December…
The Evolution of Drone Warfare Russian defense manufacturer Kalashnikov, known globally for its AK-47 rifle, is stepping into a new realm of warfare technology with the introduction of a miniature attack drone named “Item-55” (Izdeliye-55). Developed by ZALA Aero Group,…