The U.S. National Park Service is terminating approximately 1,000 workers while the U.S. Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires, according to Reuters. These cuts, targeting employees in their probationary period, represent about 5% of the National Park Service…
AeroVironment has introduced its next-generation JUMP 20-X vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system, designed for maritime operations, the company announced at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The U.S. Group 3 VTOL drone integrates advanced autonomous capabilities with extended…
Georgia Lawmakers Push Drone Regulations, Targeting Chinese Manufacturers and Public Safety Georgia lawmakers are advancing comprehensive drone regulations through multiple bills, with bipartisan support focusing on national security and public safety concerns, according to state legislative documents. The measures would…
A 71-year-old Canadian visitor faces federal charges after allegedly photographing classified areas at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a drone over three consecutive days. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of…
According to a retail listing exclusively shared with DroneXL, DJI’s upcoming RS 4 Mini Combo stabilizer has been priced at $659 AUD (~$430 USD), featuring the new RS Intelligent Tracking Module. The listing from Australian retailer Georges Camera reveals the…
China has emerged as the primary channel for Western technology reaching Russia’s military drone program, with approximately 80% of critical components now flowing through Chinese supply chains, according to a comprehensive national security report released Wednesday by Estonia’s foreign intelligence…
Washington Township Police Department, Ohio has acquired a DJI Matrice 30T drone for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations, with funding of $17,000 provided primarily through the Washington Township Police Officers Association, according to Chief Michael Thompson. The department’s new M30T…
Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing limited drone operations over people and moving vehicles in Boston. The company announced the approval through an official FAA filing and press release. The waiver provides specific…
A newly leaked promotional image of the DJI Mini 5 Pro has surfaced, suggesting significant technological advancements while maintaining the crucial sub-250-gram weight class. The Spanish-language marketing material, first shared on social media platform X, reveals several noteworthy upgrades including…
DJI has released its second teaser today, this time unveiling what appears to be the DJI Osmo Mobile 7 smartphone gimbal, set to launch February 18, 2025, at 8 AM EST. The teaser, which has already garnered 12,000 views, reveals…
DJI has released a cryptic teaser for what now appears to be a new AI-powered tracking module for the upcoming DJI RS4 Mini handheld gimbal, featuring a distinctive black cylindrical form factor with an illuminated green LED ring. The announcement,…
Russian forces executed their most extensive coordinated drone strike of the year against Ukrainian cities, deploying a combined force of Shahed drones and Iskander-M ballistic missiles mere hours after former President Trump’s conversation with Vladimir Putin, according to Ukrainian Air…