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The Ukrainian Army has introduced a novel drone warfare tactic, using large drones to drop thermite over Russian positions in tree lines, according to reports from Visegrád 24 on X (formerly Twitter). Heavy-Lifting Drones as Aerial Incendiary Weapons These new drones, capable of carrying substantial payloads, are essentially functioning as aerial flamethrowers. The thermite, a…
A tragic accident on Interstate 5 in Linn County, Oregon, took a complicated turn when a civilian drone prevented a crucial Life Flight helicopter from reaching the scene. The incident, reported by WSFA 12 News, highlights the potential dangers of unauthorized drone use during emergency situations. Fatal Crash Details On Friday, around noon, a black…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone connectivity by approving new rules that allow unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to access a portion of the 5 GHz spectrum band. This decision, announced on Thursday, aims to improve wireless connectivity for drones and support their growing applications across various sectors. Key…
GoPro is gearing up for a significant release on September 4th at 9 am EST, with the highly anticipated Hero 13 series. According to an announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the company is set to unveil not one, but two new models in the Hero 13 lineup. Two Models, Double the Excitement Breaking from tradition,…
A new leak has surfaced, unveiling details about the upcoming DJI Air 3S drone. The information, shared by Jasper Ellens on Twitter and corroborated by Igor Bogdanov, provides a sneak peek into the drone’s design and potential features. Fly More Combo and Controller The leaked photo shows the DJI Air 3S retail box, revealing that…
DJI Neo, The Perfect Drone For Vlogging? In what may be DJI’s most exposed product launch to date, a detailed leak shared by Jasper Ellens on X (formerly Twitter) has revealed nearly everything about the upcoming DJI Neo drone. With the official release date approaching, this latest information dump leaves almost nothing to the imagination.…
DJI, the world’s largest consumer drone manufacturer, is vigorously defending itself against allegations that it’s selling “cloned” products through other companies to bypass U.S. federal bans. The Chinese firm addressed these claims in a detailed blog post, responding to concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers and shedding light on its business practices. The Anzu Connection and…
The DJI Neo, has been leaked on the German webstore, revealing its pricing and specifications. The information was shared by drone enthusiast Jasper Ellens on X / Twitter, who also in an earlier tweet shared a video of the DJI Neo in action. Affordable Pricing for a Feature-Rich Drone The leaked information shows two pricing…
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