A U.S. drone enthusiast’s struggle with a DJI Mavic 4 Pro replacement has exposed mounting customs challenges for DJI products entering the country, raising concerns for recreational pilots and professionals. In a recent YouTube video, Eric Thurber detailed how his…
On June 24, 2025, a Republic, Missouri, man was indicted for attempting to destroy a Greene County Sheriff’s Office drone, highlighting growing concerns over drone interference. Franklin E. Brownlee, 40, faces federal charges that could set a precedent for regulating…
Cincinnati’s police department has launched a drone program featuring expensive Skydio drones to strengthen public safety and tackle rising crime, aiming to cover 90% of the city by the end of 2025. Announced on June 24, 2025, by Police Chief…
AeroVironment, a leading drone manufacturer, saw its stock soar 21.6% on Wednesday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by robust demand for its uncrewed systems and a pivotal acquisition. The Arlington, Virginia-based company posted adjusted earnings of…
On June 24, 2025, Aviation Sans Frontières and Windracers announced a groundbreaking partnership to deploy autonomous drones for delivering medical supplies to isolated African communities, addressing logistical barriers like poor infrastructure and vast distances. This initiative, leveraging Windracers’ advanced drone…
In Carbon County, Utah, Sheriff Jeff Wood showcased the lifesaving impact of the county’s drone program during a recent commission meeting, detailing its role in high-risk incidents and the creative funding strategies that made it possible, according to ETV News.…
A groundbreaking UAV platform leveraging Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) enables drones to navigate autonomously in GPS-denied environments, such as urban canyons or dense forests, with unprecedented precision, reports Hackster.io. By integrating Isaac ROS VSLAM, this system empowers drones…
Drone technology has revealed a groundbreaking behavior in southern resident orcas in the Salish Sea, Washington, where these killer whales craft seaweed tools for grooming, a practice dubbed “allokelping.” Detailed in a study by the Centre for Whale Research (CWR)…
On June 24, 2025, Ondas Holdings Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Mistral Inc. to accelerate sales of its AI-powered autonomous drone platforms, the Optimus System and Iron Drone Raider, in U.S. defense and homeland security markets. This collaboration leverages…
On June 24, 2025, the Netherlands announced a new 175 million euro ($202 million) Drone Defense aid package for Ukraine, focusing on advanced drone-detection technology and medical evacuation support. This initiative, detailed by Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans, underscores the…
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro sets a new benchmark for aerial photography, boasting advanced features and image quality that rival high-end cameras. Professional drone photographer and Hasselblad Master Albrecht Voss rigorously tests this flagship drone, comparing it to the €9,000…
In Riverside, California, a new drone program is taking flight to curb illegal fireworks, a response to the catastrophic Hawarden Fire that ravaged 500 acres and destroyed homes last summer. City officials announced the initiative, equipping police, firefighters, and code…