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.
Prisons Face A Growing Threat From Smuggling Drones

Prisons Face a Growing Threat From Smuggling Drones

Drones were supposed to bring us sunset photos, roof inspections, and the occasional wedding video with questionable music choices. Instead, they are now running prison logistics like an airborne Amazon Prime, except the packages include drugs, phones, and the occasional…

Europe Wants Arbel Rifle-Mounted Drone Kill Kits

Europe Wants Arbel Rifle-Mounted Drone Kill Kits

European armies are quietly shopping for a curious upgrade for their rifles, a pocket sized brain that helps soldiers swat drones out of the sky with far more confidence than raw reflexes can provide. Israel Weapon Industries says interest in…

Jlr Drone Trial Cuts Inspection Time By 95%

JLR Drone Trial Cuts Inspection Time By 95%

JLR has rolled out an ambitious drone trial at its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, where the Elios 3 from Flyability sliced a four hour inspection routine down to ten minutes, a time collapse so extreme it feels almost…