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DJI is gearing up to release its latest FPV goggles, the Goggles N3, in the first week of November. This information comes from Jasper Ellens, a known source for DJI rumors and leaks, who shared details about the upcoming product on X (formerly Twitter). Goggles N3: Affordable and Compact The Goggles N3 are described as…
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D., is at the helm of a cutting-edge drone program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) that’s pushing the boundaries of unmanned aircraft technology. As reported by the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Cahill leads the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI), a hub for testing and pioneering unmanned drone and…
In the darkness over Bucha, a group of Ukrainian women known as the “Witches of Bucha” emerge to protect their homeland from an invisible threat – Russian attack drones. This volunteer air defense unit, comprised almost entirely of women, has taken on the crucial task of safeguarding Ukraine’s skies as more men are deployed to…
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has suspended imports of certain drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI, according to a Reuters report. This action stems from concerns related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), a law designed to combat forced labor abuses in China’s Xinjiang region. Update 1: DJI confirmed the letter…
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…
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