Anduril
US Air Force Unleashes “Falcon Peak” to Hunt Rogue Drones
In one of the largest and most ambitious counter-drone experiments ever conducted on US soil, the US Air Force has kicked off Falcon Peak
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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DJI Mic Mini’s $109 Amazon Steal Rocks My World!
The DJI Mic Mini, my absolute go-to audio sidekick, is currently on sale for a ridiculously good price, and I have to tell you about it. This isn't just a product review; it's a full-throated endorsement of a tool that has genuinely made my work better, and my videos sound less like they were recorded in a hurricane.
Anduril
The US Army is Unleashing a New Breed of “Launched Effects” Drones
the US Army is scrambling to keep up. It's pushing forward with a new initiative called Launched Effects (LE), a new breed of versatile drones
DJI
Drones to Deliver Defibrillators: UK’s National Health Service is Using
UK's (NHS) is testing a new way to beat that clock: a drone. A new study has shown that drones can deliver life-saving defibrillators
Drone as First Responder
Hollywood Fire Department Unleashes Lifeguard Drones
The Hollywood Fire Rescue & Beach Safety department has officially launched a new drone program designed to drop life-saving flotation devices
Legal
Drone Spies? A Vicious Legal Battle Erupts Between Two US Waste Giants
Veolia, a global environmental services leader, is accusing its direct competitor, Clean Harbors, of using a drone to conduct corporate espionage
DJI
Drones Hunt for Great White Shark After Fatal Attack in Sydney
On Sunday, the skies above Sydney beaches were buzzing with drones working in concert with helicopters to locate the great white shark
Bell
Free Blue Bell Ice Cream is Being Delivered by Drone in Texas
Texas ice cream icon Blue Bell to deliver their newest flavor to residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, completely free of charge.
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