What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields…
On March 17, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a new long-range drone successfully completed a 3,000-kilometer (1,864-mile) test flight, marking a significant advancement in Ukraine’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities. Reported by the Kyiv Independent, this milestone underscores…
On March 17, 2025, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 491 with a 46-3 vote, advancing legislation that strengthens drone regulations over agricultural land. As reported by the Iowa Capital Dispatch, this bill builds on a 2024 law, extending protections…
Buckle up for a no-holds-barred dive into the wild world of drones with hosts Bobby Ouyang (SkyeBrowse) and Luis Figueiredo, joined by search-and-rescue ace Kyle Nordfors (Weber County SAR), in the latest episode of their fifth season. This trio doesn’t…
A South Korean military drone collided with a stationary helicopter at an airfield on Monday, sparking a fire that was extinguished in about 20 minutes without any casualties, according to the South Korean defense ministry. The incident, reported by Reuters…
The recently released Netflix series Adolescence has captivated audiences and critics with its innovative one-shot filming technique, highlighted by a breathtaking drone sequence in episode two. Directed by Philip Barantini and starring Stephen Graham, the four-episode British crime drama has…
A research team from China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in drone technology, successfully flying a hexacopter UAV in temperatures as low as -32.8°F (-36°C) using an advanced lithium battery. Developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), a…
A drone’s aerial capabilities played a key role in finding a missing 59-year-old woman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on Friday night, showcasing the growing importance of drones in search and rescue operations. The woman, who suffers from medical conditions impacting…
The US Army has tested Ukrainian-made long-range kamikaze drones under a classified initiative called Project Artemis, aimed at enhancing strike capabilities. This was first reported by Euromaidan Press, with additional details from The War Zone. The project pairs Ukrainian manufacturers…
On Friday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is gearing up to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other services, a potential turning point for the U.S. drone industry. Speaking after touring…
DroneXL readers will be glad to see that our article about Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns was also picked up by OriginalDobo. Ken created this video titled “Skydio Drones Marketing Blunder | Not Smart,” and…
In a pioneering study, researchers have leveraged drones to capture unprecedented footage of narwhals using their iconic tusks in surprising ways. Published in February 2025 in Frontiers in Marine Science and covered by The New York Times, this work reveals…