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.
I have been flying drones for real estate photography and videography for eight years. I started with the DJI Mini 3, which became my workhorse for hundreds of listings. For a long time, the Mini series was the best entry point for new agents and first time creators. But after checking the new DJI Neo…
Flying drones are transforming the way researchers study whales. The change began with a strange and uncomfortable moment in the Gulf of Mexico, as the Smithsonian Mag let us know. In 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, whale scientist Iain Kerr traveled to the region to study the impact on sperm whales. His plan was…
Aerodata AG has introduced the AeroForce X, a new medium altitude long endurance drone designed for next generation intelligence and reconnaissance missions. The German company is known for its advanced aviation solutions. With this new platform, it is aiming to support modern armed forces with better situational awareness, stronger protection and more flexible mission options.…
Ondas Holdings is making a big move in the world of drone defense. The company has agreed to acquire Sentrycs, an Israel based leader in cyber based counter drone technology. This deal expands Ondas’ reach to more than twenty five countries and positions the company as a major full spectrum provider in the growing C-UAS…
Picture this. A golden retriever named Chaos calming nerves while a thermal drone scans snowy woods in search of missing hikers. That is the new duo working at the Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency in Maine. One brings comfort. The other brings high tech heat vision that could make your Mavic blush. Midcoast Agency Levels…
For decades, archaeologists and adventurers have puzzled over what these strange formations meant. Now, thanks to drone mapping, we might
When you think of a wasp, you think of agility. Fast, sharp, and persistent. The Wespe UAV (which means “wasp” in German) takes those same traits and turns them into a powerful flying machine designed for the toughest missions. The official press release by Avilus gave us all the info about it. Built by Avilus,…
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office just made a big move, as KWCH reports. They’ve replaced their longtime DJI drones with the new Skydio X10s, marking a major shift in how U.S. law enforcement is using drones. This isn’t just a simple upgrade. It’s part of a much larger trend. Across the country, police departments are…
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