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Record Drone Drops Into Hurricane Melissa’s Fury
The drone was launched from the NOAA WP 3D Hurricane Hunter Aircraft known as Kermit. Then the tiny uncrewed aircraft system was dropped
Rafael Suárez
Rafael Suárez is a drone journalist and content creator with more than 20 years behind the lens. He began in film photography in 1998, moved to digital in 2005, and has been flying and filming with drones since 2016. As a commercial videographer he has produced work for premium brands including BMW, Porsche, and MINI, and his documentary work champions a #flysafe mentality across the industry. Based in Quito, Ecuador, he covers drone news, hardware, and the policy and business shaping the industry for DroneXL, and shares reviews and cinematic flight on his YouTube channel. A dad and a lifelong aviation nerd, he's happiest when something is in the air.
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National Guard Prepares for Drone Threats at the FIFA World Cup
The Washington National Guard is getting ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as reported by Military Times and they are treating drones like the new wildcard on the field. Earlier this month, Guard leaders and security officials gathered at Seattle’s Lumen Field to simulate drone attacks during a live match. The scenario was part…
Florida
Florida Schools to Deploy Drones That Can Stop Active Shooters
The drones come from a Texas company called Campus Guardian Angel. The Florida Department of Education made the announcement after
DJI
DJI Gives Pilots Full Airspace Control. The World Holds Its Breath.
For pilots, hobbyists, public safety teams, and commercial operators, this change is more than a firmware update. It changes how people plan
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Pro Jammed And Lost At Sea Finds Its Way Home
He had a DJI Mini 3 Pro on board, and this was a perfect moment to get some aerial shots. He launched the drone and captured views of Kalamata
Drone as First Responder
Drone Tracks Suspect After Deadly Dog Stabbing in Ottawa County
A quiet afternoon in Ottawa County turned into a chaotic search after a violent home invasion left a dog dead and a homeowner injured. The suspect, a 23 year old man, tried to flee into the nearby woods. He did not get far. According to MLIVE, a sheriff’s drone and a K-9 team tracked him…
Police
Drone Helps Wisconsin Deputies Find Missing 85-Year-Old Man
An 85-year-old man who wandered into the woods near Meredith Road and State Highway 58 in Juneau County was safely found Monday night thanks to a fast drone search. The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office said the call came in shortly after 5 p.m., when a concerned caller believed the man was lost and possibly injured…
Drone Light Show
Dallas Proposal Lights Up the Sky With Drone Spectacle
According to PEOPLE, Dallas witnessed one of its most extravagant drone shows when influencer Erica McDowell stepped onto a balcony and saw the words Will You Marry Me glowing above the skyline. It was the moment her boyfriend of five years, Travon Duncan, had spent months planning. Erica expected a quiet night with friends. Instead,…
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