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In an unprecedented move, CNN was granted exclusive access to one of Ukraine’s most closely guarded secrets: a fleet of long-range attack drones operated by the country’s elite defense intelligence agency, the GUR. As reported by CNN, this covert unit has conducted a staggering 500+ drone strikes deep within Russian borders since the beginning of…
A new leak has surfaced in the drone world, revealing DJI's upcoming Goggles N3. This affordable FPV headset is designed for the DJI Neo drone
Over the past two years, small drones have dramatically increased the risks to armored vehicles on the battlefield, especially evident in Ukraine. According to insights from Marc Cazalet for European Security & Defence, these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are reshaping modern warfare in ways that Western militaries need to address urgently. Small Drones and the…
In an extraordinary display of grassroots innovation and patriotic fervor, Ukrainians are transforming their kitchens into makeshift drone factories to bolster their country’s defense efforts. This remarkable story, reported by NPR, sheds light on how ordinary citizens are playing a pivotal role in Ukraine’s rapidly expanding drone program, showcasing the country’s resilience and ingenuity in…
In a significant development for the drone industry, a Chinese aviation company has rolled out the first prototype of a large tiltrotor drone capable of carrying a whopping two-ton payload. Wuhu News reports that Shenzhen-based United Aircraft completed assembly of the Lanying R6000 drone, also known as the Lanthanum Shadow, at its facility in Wuhu…
A University of Minnesota agricultural engineering grad student from China has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally flying a drone over a sensitive U.S. naval shipbuilding base in Virginia. The incident, reported by the Star Tribune, highlights growing concerns about drone use near critical infrastructure. The Drone Flight and Arrest Fengyun Shi,…
Lilium, the ambitious German air taxi startup, is facing a critical juncture in its quest for financial stability. The company, known for its innovative electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has been in talks with the German government for over a year, seeking state support to keep its high-flying dreams from crashing down to…
DJI has made available an impressive collection of photos shot on the newly released DJI Air 3S drone. This comes hot on the heels of DJI's claim
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