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Anduril

YFQ-42A Drone Helps General Atomics Hit 9 Million Hours

The drone that clocked the 9-millionth hour, the YFQ-42A, is a glimpse into the future. It is General Atomics' entry into the US Air Force

Rafael SuárezSep 22

DJI

DJI Mini 5 Pro Weight: Is It Still Considered Sub-250g?

Good day, folks. Sean here from Air Photography. In this quick video, we’re going to examine the weight of the DJI Mini 5 Pro. There has been a lot of discussion online about it weighing over 250 grams, which could be problematic for those who need a sub-250g drone due to regulations in their country.…

Shawn Air PhotographySep 19

Canada

Canada’s Navy Taps Schiebel’s S-100 Drone for Its Warships

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is getting a major upgrade to its eyes in the sky. In a significant new contract, the RCN will be equipping its Halifax-class warships with the combat-proven Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100, a helicopter-style drone designed for high-stakes maritime surveillance. The deal, awarded to MDA Space Ltd., will see up to six…

Rafael SuárezSep 12

Firefighters

DJI Drones Map Wildfire Risk: BCIT’s AI-Powered Firefighting Revolution

BCIT’s groundbreaking work using drones to map wildfire risks in British Columbia’s forests. Dr. Michal Aibin, Program Head for BCIT’s Master

Rafael SuárezAug 23

Canada

Canada’s Drone-Powered Avalanche Control Drops Bombs Like a Pro

Canada’s shaking up avalanche control with a high-flying, bomb-dropping drone system that’s safer, cheaper, and cooler than a fresh powder run.

Rafael SuárezAug 14

DJI

Skyrover X1 Outshines DJI Mini 4 Pro in Canada Range Test

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, we’re conducting a signal strength and range test of the new Skyrover X1. Many of you have requested this, so we’ll focus primarily on the Skyrover X1 in this video. After completing the flight, we’ll perform the same flight with the DJI Mini 4 Pro for…

Shawn Air PhotographyJul 30

United States

Drones Plant 50,000 Trees Daily to Restore Canada’s Wildfire-Ravaged Forests

In northern Quebec, where wildfires scorched 44 million acres (18 million hectares) in 2023, a cutting-edge drone initiative is accelerating reforestation. Flash Forest, a Canadian company, deploys large aerial drones to bombard charred landscapes with seed capsules, planting black spruces and jack pines at an unprecedented rate. This pilot project, now in its second year,…

Haye KestelooJul 2

DJI

DJI RC Pro 2 My Thoughts 2 Months Later – Is It Worth The Cost?

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. I’m out flying my DJI Mavic 4 and thought I’d share my updated thoughts on the DJI RC2 Pro. I’ve already made several videos, including a full review of the RC2 Pro and details in my initial Mavic 4 Pro review, but I wanted to revisit my…

Shawn Air PhotographyJun 29

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