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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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Jam-Resistant American Radios: Keeping Ukraine’s Drones in the Skies
Ukraine

Jam-Resistant American Radios: Keeping Ukraine’s Drones in the Skies

In the heart of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a crucial technological battle is being waged in the skies. As Ukrainian forces deploy long-range reconnaissance drones like the Shark drone to gather vital intelligence deep inside Russian-occupied territory, they face a formidable challenge: intense electronic warfare and jamming by Russian forces. However, thanks to advanced…

John Randle, the regional president of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers in British Columbia, was in possession of a downed drone discovered near Matsqui prison in Abbotsford. Randle suspects the drone was employed for smuggling purposes, although no illegal items were located in its vicinity. (CBC News)
Canada

Prison Drones: The Evolving Threat of Contraband Smuggling

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is grappling with a growing problem: drones being used to smuggle contraband into prisons. Guards say the illicit goods, including drugs and weapons, are fueling violence against staff, reports CBC. In response, the CSC is implementing a multi-faceted approach to combat the issue, but the union representing correctional officers…

Ukrainian Forces Utilize 3D-Printed Bombs and Drones to Fight Russian Invasion
Ukraine

The Changing Landscape of Drone Warfare: Lessons from Ukraine

The ongoing war in Ukraine has brought to light the significant role that small commercial drones play in modern warfare. These drones, used for reconnaissance and as weapons, have forced militaries to adapt their tactics and technologies to counter this new threat. As both sides in the conflict innovate and modify off-the-shelf drones, the U.S.…

Big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner in action | Photo: João Cordeiro
Germany

Porsche and Steudtner Unveil Wave-Measuring Drone in Big Wave Surfing Quest

In a groundbreaking collaboration, German big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner has teamed up with Porsche Engineering to develop a state-of-the-art drone capable of precisely measuring the height of massive waves. This technological advancement aims to bring greater transparency and accuracy to the world of big wave surfing, reports Surfer Today. Pushing the Limits in Big…

Ukrainian soldier wearing FPV goggles kneeling in a field while flying a small drone
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Deliveries Soar as Conflict Intensifies

Ukraine has significantly increased its delivery of drones to its armed forces in the first few months of 2024, tripling the amount compared to the entire year of 2023, according to Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, reports Reuters. This surge in drone deployment comes as the country continues to battle against…

The Drone Wars of the Future: Why Taiwan is Not Ukraine - Russia Scrambles for Drone Defense Amid Escalating Aerial Threats
United States

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran in Response to Drone Attacks

The United States Treasury Department has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program and steel production in response to recent Iranian drone attacks on civilian populations in Israel. According to The Washington Post, the move comes as the Biden administration seeks to contain regional conflict through economic measures rather than military action.…

Brinc Drones Teases Mysterious New Drone for Public Safety
Brinc

Brinc Drones Teases Mysterious New Drone for Public Safety

Awareness On-Demand: A Glimpse into the Future Brinc Drones, a leading innovator in drone technology, has set the internet abuzz with a cryptic teaser image hinting at a groundbreaking new product. The image, featuring a sleek drone silhouette against a dark backdrop, is accompanied by the tantalizing phrase “AWARENESS ON-DEMAND” and the date “05.23.24.” Decoding…

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine received the PD-2 reconnaissance system on December 21, 2023. Photo credits go to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
White House

Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Operations Defy US Warnings

Despite US warnings to cease drone operations inside Russia, Ukraine continues to invest in and utilize long-range drones capable of striking targets as far as Siberia. The drone program has disrupted much of Russia’s oil and military infrastructure, but the White House is pushing for Ukraine to halt these strikes due to concerns ranging from…

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