Rafael Suárez

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.
Monroe Police Drone Tracks Suspect After Pursuit

Monroe Police Drone Tracks Suspect After Pursuit

The Monroe Police Department used a drone with thermal imaging early Thursday morning to locate a suspect who fled from a stolen vehicle after a pursuit that began in neighboring Wadesboro, as reported by WCNC. Shortly before 1 a.m., Monroe…

Us Air Force Swaps Ai Midflight On Yfq-44A

US Air Force swaps AI midflight on YFQ-44A

The United States Air Force just treated combat drone autonomy like an app you can close and reopen, except this app flies at jet speeds. In a recent test, Anduril Industries demonstrated that its YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft can switch…

Ohio Launches Statewide Drone First Responder Pilot

Ohio Launches Statewide Drone First Responder Pilot

Ohio is not dipping a toe into Drone as First Responder. It is building a runway. The Ohio Department of Transportation, through DriveOhio, has selected nine public safety agencies for the Ohio Statewide Drone First Responder Pilot Program, a coordinated…

Summerville Dfr Launches With Nokia, Motorola And Brinc

Summerville DFR Launches With Nokia and Motorola Solutions

Correction (March 9, 2026): An earlier version of this article’s headline included BRINC alongside Nokia and Motorola Solutions, which incorrectly implied BRINC was part of the Summerville Police Department deployment. BRINC is a Motorola Solutions portfolio investment referenced in the…

New York Secures $17.2M To Stop Illegal Drones

New York Secures $17.2M to Stop Illegal Drones

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, New York is reinforcing its airspace. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $17.2 million in federal funding has been awarded to four key public safety agencies through the Counter Unmanned…

Wilmington Pd Expands Dji Drone Fleet

Wilmington PD Expands DJI Drone Fleet

The Wilmington Police Department is quietly building one of the more capable local police drone programs in North Carolina, and this week it gave WWAY3 a closer look at the aircraft helping officers respond faster and safer. Front and center…

Sheriff Deputy Builds Drone Pilots In Mississippi

Sheriff Deputy Builds Drone Pilots in Mississippi

In a classroom filled with propellers, lithium batteries, and big ambition, a deputy sheriff is quietly shaping the next generation of drone pilots, as Leader Call reports. In Smith County, John Darden wears two uniforms. One carries a badge from…

Finland Orders Parrot Anafi Ukr Drones For Isr Boost

Finland Orders Parrot ANAFI UKR Drones for ISR Boost

The Finnish Defence Forces are doubling down on micro UAV power, announcing the procurement of the Parrot ANAFI UKR to strengthen intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities across the force, as Parrot announced it in a Press Release. Deliveries are expected…

Historic First: Bayraktar Tb3 Drone Successfully Operates From Tcg Anadolu Ship

NATO Drills Counter Drone Power in Baltics

On February 20, 2026, the sky over the Baltics turned into a rehearsal stage for modern air defense. From NATO Allied Air Command headquarters in Ramstein, Allied forces launched a counter drone training mission designed to sharpen deterrence along NATO’s…