Weaponized drones
C100 Quadcopter Guides F-35 to Precision Strikes
Teaming their C100 quadcopter with the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II. This dynamic duo nailed precision strikes with GBU-12 Paveway II laser
Rafael Suárez
Rafael Suárez is a drone pilot and commercial videographer with more than 20 years behind the lens, flying and filming with drones since 2016. He wrote for DroneXL on drone news, hardware, and developments shaping the industry. Rafa is based in Quito, Ecuador.
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Electra’s EL9 Redefines Air Travel with Ultra-Short Flights
¡Hello, drone lovers! Get ready to have your props spun by a game-changer in aviation. Electra.aero, partnering with Surf Air Mobility Virginia Tech
DJI
Drones Revolutionize Firefighting in Gifford and Mason
Drones Armed with infrared cameras, thermal imaging, and even fire-starting “Dragon Eggs,” these drones are keeping crews safer, boosting
Police
Drone Spots Massive Great White Off Maine Beaches
drone lovers, get ready for a jaws-dropping tale from Maine’s coast! A massive 10-12 foot great white shark was caught cruising near popular
Ukraine
Drone Crash Horror: Boy Injured at Orlando Show
During a dazzling holiday drone show at Lake Eola, Orlando, on December 21, 2024, a catastrophic malfunction sent two-pound drones crashing
Counter-Drone
BolaWrap’s PAN-DA Snags Drones Like a Sci-Fi Lasso
Bolawrap handheld drone-killer that lassos rogue UAVs with Kevlar tethers. Aimed at the $6.8 billion anti-drone market, this pocket-sized hero’s
Russia
Lithuanian Kids and Adults Turn Drone Skills into a National Defense Superpower
Lithuania’s going all-in on drones, teaching kids and adults to build and fly like future drone legends, Starting September 2025, the country’s defense
Canada
Canada’s Drone-Powered Avalanche Control Drops Bombs Like a Pro
Canada’s shaking up avalanche control with a high-flying, bomb-dropping drone system that’s safer, cheaper, and cooler than a fresh powder run.
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