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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The Myth of the “One Drone That Does It All” and Other Lies I Tell Myself

So, let’s start with the big lie: the drone that does it all. As you recall, in my articles I’ve told you that most of my drones are stabilized ones: Mavics

Rafael SuárezMay 27

NASA

NASA’S First Quadcopter to Explore Titan Targets Selk Crater

NASA’s Dragonfly mission, a car-sized quadcopter rotorcraft, is set to become the first UAV to explore another world, targeting Saturn’s moon Titan in a groundbreaking 2028 mission. Aiming to land near the 50-mile-wide Selk Crater, Dragonfly will investigate Titan’s organic-rich surface to uncover clues about the prebiotic chemistry that may have sparked life on Earth.…

Rafael SuárezMay 27

Weaponized drones

Bayraktar Kizilelma PT-4, Türkiye’s “Red Apple,” Soars in Afterburner Test

Türkiye’s aerospace industry celebrated a major milestone as the Bayraktar Kizilelma PT-4 fighter UAV, successfully completed its Afterburner (AB)

Rafael SuárezMay 26

Police

Anti-Drone System to Add Security around Taj Mahal Complex

The world-famous Taj Mahal, India's favorite monument is to be equipped with a cutting-edge anti-drone system to enhance its security.

Rafael SuárezMay 26

Australia

Drone Delivers Cancer Medication to Flood-Stranded NSW Community in Emergency Services First

In an unprecedented move, a drone has delivered life-saving cancer medication to a flood-isolated community in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, marking a historic first for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES). With floodwaters cutting off roads and rendering traditional transport methods impossible, this innovative use of drone technology has emerged as a lifeline for…

Rafael SuárezMay 26

Washington

Voltair, Self-Charging Drone Company, Takes $25,000 Grand Prize at University of Washington Competition

A start-up drone company focusing on assisting in preventing wildfires through AI-powered power line scans was the grand prize winner of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most visible entrepreneurship competitions. Voltair, a student company at the University of Washington, won the $25,000 grand prize at the 28th annual Dempsey Startup Competition, beating out 173 other…

Rafael SuárezMay 24