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.
York County’s Pd New Drone Plan Takes Off

York County’s PD New Drone Plan Takes Off

The York County Sheriff’s Office is adding a new unmanned aircraft to its daily work, as Nebraska TV reports. Deputies say the drone will help them respond faster and stay safer during tough calls. It will assist in search and…

Drones Replace Fireworks At Ladysmith Light Up

Drones Replace Fireworks at Ladysmith Light Up

Ladysmith is kicking off Christmas with something bold. No fireworks this year. Instead, the town is unleashing more than 300 flying robots into the night sky. It is either the future of holiday magic or the start of a very…

Dji Drones Are Changing Elephant Research

DJI Drones Are Changing Elephant Research

The latest study from Save The Elephants teaches us something really interesting: elephants never forget, and now we know they can get used to drones too. A new study from Save the Elephants and the University of Oxford shows that…

Kilmarnock Teens Claim The Rtx Drone Crown

Kilmarnock Teens Claim the RTX Drone Crown

Kilmarnock Academy lifted the 2025 RTX Quadcopter Challenge trophy after a strong performance in London at the Honourable Artillery Company grounds. As Manufacturing Management reports, the team flew past the judges and the competition, leaving London East Cadet Wing in…

Army Aviation Starts Training With New Stalker Uas

Army Aviation Starts Training With New Stalker UAS

As reported by the U.S. Department of War, Army aviation soldiers at Fort Rucker in Alabama have started training with the VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft system. The training began on November 18 and comes ahead of full equipment fielding next…

Pyka Fires Up Hybrid Power On New Dropship Drone

Pyka Fires Up Hybrid Power on New DropShip Drone

Pyka has hit a key milestone in the development of its new heavy cargo drone. The California company released video showing its first DropShip airframe running its hybrid propulsion system for the first time. The test took place earlier this…