Drones for Good
High-Tech Drone Deploys ‘Super Clams’ to Save Indian River Lagoon
In effort to restore the Indian River Lagoon, a high-tech drone took to the skies on Friday, spreading millions of tiny baby 'super clams' as part of...
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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
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INSANE FPV Drone SHOTS: Hydrofoil Windsurfing
In a recent video, a group of windsurfers showcased incredible footage captured by an FPV drone at Lake Garda in Italy. The drone, piloted by
DJI
DJI Unveils the Highly Anticipated Mini 4K Drone
DJI, the leading manufacturer of civilian drones, has launched the DJI Mini 4K. This latest addition to the company's popular Mini Series boasts
Texas
Drone Enthusiast Captures Elon Musk’s Texas Empire from Above
San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer’s Unique Perspective on Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company In a remarkable journey from Air Force pilot to YouTube sensation, San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer has found a new passion in retirement: documenting the growth of Elon Musk’s Texas-based companies through stunning aerial drone footage. With over 33,000 YouTube subscribers and nearly…
Israel
Houthi Rebels Claim Downing of US Reaper Drone in Yemen
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for shooting down a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in the rebel-controlled Saada province. The rebels released footage showing wreckage of the unmanned aircraft, which bore the logo and serial numbers of the drone’s manufacturer, General Atomics. The Associated Press reports that the…
Australia
Long-Range Drone Targets Illegal Fishing in Great Barrier Reef
A new long-range drone has been successfully trialed by authorities to combat illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Aerosonde 4.7 drone, described as “virtually undetectable” to illegal fishers, is set to become a key tool in enforcing compliance and protecting the reef’s fragile ecosystem in Australia.. Drone Capabilities and…
Department of Defense
Drone Wars: How Russia and China Lead the Global Arms Race
In a world where warfare is rapidly evolving, drones have emerged as a game-changing technology. Recent data from the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) reveals a surge in drone-related patents, with Russia and China at the forefront of this new arms race, reports The Independent. The Rise of Drone Technology Between 2022 and 2023, drone…
DJI
Chinese Military Spotted Training with DJI Mavic 3 Drones Equipped for Aerial Bombardment
Recent photos shared on X/Twitter reveal a unit of the Chinese People’s Armed Police (PAP) Heilongjiang Corps training with DJI Mavic 3 drones outfitted with release mechanisms for dropping grenades or explosives. This development follows our earlier report on a Chinese military unit training with a DJI Avata FPV drone, despite DJI’s claims that their…
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