Dear Elon Musk, As a reporter who has covered the drone industry for nine years, first with DroneDJ, now with DroneXL, I’m writing to you on behalf of drone professionals, recreational pilots, and first responders. The U.S. drone sector faces…
In Kherson, Ukraine, Russian forces have intensified drone attacks on civilians, targeting the city with what local officials call a “safari” of terror. According to a recent report by The Hill, these attacks have killed at least 150 civilians and…
On May 30, 2025, a dramatic narrative emerged from Russian state media claiming that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s helicopter came under fire from Ukrainian drones during a visit to Kursk Oblast. However, a recent investigation by The Moscow Times has…
President Donald Trump’s upcoming executive orders, set to be signed next week, may drastically alter the U.S. drone market by potentially banning Chinese-made drones from companies like DJI and Autel. According to a recent Washington Post report, these orders aim…
On May 30, 2025, Parker Police in Colorado used a DJI Matrice drone to locate a missing child, demonstrating the value of aerial technology in search-and-rescue missions. After ground crews failed to find the child in a remote area, the…
Cleveland, Ohio, is taking a bold step toward modernizing emergency response by exploring the use of drones for fire and EMS 911 calls. The city has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to technology firms, inviting proposals for a “Drone…
On May 29, 2025, the Greenfield Police Department made history as the first in their county to deploy drones as first responders, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance emergency response capabilities. Using the DJI Dock and a modified DJI M30 drone,…
DJI, the titan of the drone industry, is proving its engineering talent stretches far beyond the skies. Known for dominating the drone market first with the Phantom, and now with the Mavic series, the company has now ventured into robot…
In a significant step for public safety, Wichita Falls, Texas, is set to introduce the Aerodrome Drone First Responder, a cutting-edge “super” drone designed to assist first responders. Manufactured by Flock Safety, this drone aims to streamline emergency response operations,…
On May 15, 2025, a fisherman’s quick thinking and drone skills turned a dangerous situation into a life-saving mission on Pensacola Beach, Florida. Andrew Smith, a Pensacola local, used his Swellpro drone to rescue a young girl caught in a…
A San Diego judge has mandated the release of 25 Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) drone videos from March 2021, ending a four-year legal battle led by La Prensa publisher Art Castañares. This landmark ruling, reported by CBS 8, requires…
A significant wave of resignations and retirements at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating uncertainty for the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) community, potentially disrupting critical regulatory processes and safety oversight that the drone industry relies on. According to a…