Weaponized drones
FBI Reveals Drone’s Role in Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump
FBI Director Wray disclosed information about the role of a small DJI drone in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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.
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DJI Air 3S Flying Outside DJI Headquarters Shown In Leaked Video
We see the DJI Air 3S drone flying outside DJI's head offices in Shenzhen, China. This video hints at the imminent release of the drone...
DJI
DJI Air 3S Leak Reveals Potential Game-Changing Features
A leaked image shared by Igor Bogdanov, known as Quadro_News on Twitter, showcases what appears to be the new DJI Air 3S drone alongside
DJI
Wheat Ridge Police Department Takes to the Skies with Drone Technology
The Wheat Ridge Police Department in Colorado has recently joined the growing ranks of law enforcement agencies embracing drone technology. According to a report from the JeffCo Transcript, the department acquired three drones in December and began implementing their drone program in earnest this spring. Expanding Capabilities and Coverage Commander Lucas Hunt, who oversees the…
Police
Drone Drama at Olympics: Canada Accused of Spying on New Zealand Soccer Team
New Zealand has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after a Canadian soccer team staff member allegedly used a drone to record their training session in Saint-Étienne. The incident, reported by ESPN, has sparked controversy just days before the two teams are set to face off in the women’s Olympic soccer…
Legal
Man Arrested for Flying Drone Over SpaceX Facility in Texas
A 32-year-old man was recently arrested for operating a drone over SpaceX’s launch facility in Cameron County, Texas. The drone incident, reported by Valley Central, highlights the legal implications of flying unmanned aircraft near critical infrastructure. Unauthorized Flight Over Restricted Airspace On July 20, Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an unauthorized…
Drone Incidents
Drone Survey Reveals Crucial Blind Spot in Trump Rally Security
In a startling revelation reported by The New York Times, a would-be assassin at Donald J. Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, exploited a critical security weakness that was potentially identified using drone technology. Gunman’s Tactical Advantage Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old assailant, appears to have used a drone to survey…
DJI
DJI Releases New Firmware for Zenmuse H30 Series, Enhancing Night Vision and Performance
Drone manufacturer DJI announced a new firmware update for its Zenmuse H30 Series payloads, bringing significant improvements to night vision
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