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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 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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Police
Anti-Drone System to Add Security around Taj Mahal Complex
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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…
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…
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