The Arlington Police Department is increasingly relying on drones as part of its frontline response strategy, sending quadcopters to incidents before officers arrive on scene. These aircraft launch either from patrol controlled deployments or from automated rooftop stations installed at…
DJI has released a new firmware update for the Matrice 400, pushing the industrial drone deeper into logistics, inspection, and precision operations. The new Firmware version v16.01.08.06, released on January 19, 2026, introduces new task modes, sensor improvements, and a…
The DJI Avata 360 has not been officially announced, yet a San Diego based retailer is already taking preorders, listing multiple bundles, estimated shipping windows, and even offering a $99 reservation option. On paper, it looks like early access. In…
British drone manufacturer Windracers is quietly but confidently stretching the limits of what uncrewed cargo aircraft can do, and this time the numbers are hard to ignore. The company has confirmed that its dual use Ultra Mk2 heavy lift drone…
Allen, Texas is about to become a serious node on the U.S. drone map. EagleNXT, formerly AgEagle Aerial Systems, is relocating its global headquarters from Kansas to a 33,000 square foot facility at 505 Century Parkway, with operations scheduled to…
Los Alamos National Laboratory is again reminding drone pilots that its airspace is not a suggestion, not a gray area, and not a place where optimism and a fresh battery will save the day. Since 2018, the Laboratory has worked…
A student led nonprofit is pushing 3D printing far beyond hobby frames, with a foldable 800 mm drone designed to be built almost anywhere, repaired fast, and used for real research work. A foldable research drone built to be printed…
Ukraine has quietly crossed a new line in military drone history. The Raybird reconnaissance UAV, developed by Ukrainian manufacturer Skyeton, has become the world’s first hydrogen electric drone confirmed to fly real combat missions, as UNITED24MEDIA reported. According to Ukrainian…
A man fined $2,000 for illegally flying a drone near Lake Louise has reignited concerns about the growing danger drones pose to helicopters and rescue crews operating in Canada’s national parks, as CBC reported. The incident occurred last year in…
Japan just gave the world a preview of what its future ground assaults might look like, and yes, they include robot dogs going first so humans do not have to, as Defence Blog reports. During January 2026’s New Year descent…
Colombia just made one of the biggest counter drone moves in the Western Hemisphere, and it did so with a clear message in mind. Airspace is no longer a background concern. It is now a frontline, as reported by Defence…
The US Army has signed a new agreement with the United Kingdom that lays the groundwork for sharing intelligence related to drones and counter drone operations, a move Army Secretary Dan Driscoll says is only the beginning of broader cooperation…