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Hong Kong Police Boost Drone Patrols for Enhanced Crime Detection and Efficiency
Hong Kong’s police force is advancing its use of drones in urban and border patrols, leading to quick detections and arrests in initial trials, as part of a broader “smart policing” strategy. This development highlights how drones are becoming integral…
Ukraine Proposes Mega-Deal to Share Battle-Tested Drone Technology with US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed discussions with President Trump for a potential “mega-deal” that would allow the U.S. to acquire Ukraine’s advanced, war-proven drone systems in exchange for Kyiv buying American weapons. This arrangement aims to bridge gaps in…
US Debuts Affordable LUCAS Combat Drone to Challenge Iran’s Shahed-136
The United States has introduced a budget-friendly combat drone that directly competes with Iran’s Shahed-136, aiming to bolster accessible airpower in contested regions. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth showcased the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) during a Pentagon event…
Estonian Drone Maker Threod Explores Sale as Ukraine War Fuels Demand Surge
Threod Systems, an Estonian drone manufacturer, is considering a sale to capitalize on the rapid growth in demand for unmanned aircraft driven by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. Rapid Revenue Growth and Customer Base Threod Systems achieved…
DOC Investigation, Expedited Audit, Amendment to Audit, New FAA Admin, 3 New DJI Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week: the Department of Commerce launching an investigation into UAS and component imports, lawmakers calling for an expedited audit of DJI and Autel, Representative Stefanik introducing…
Trump Proposes Mega Drone Deal with Ukraine to Address US Technological Shortfalls
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have initiated discussions on a potential “mega deal” that could see the United States acquiring battle-tested Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine purchases American weapons in return. This arrangement aims to bolster US drone capabilities,…
DJI Calls for Evidence-Based Review as NDAA Deadline Threatens US Drone Access
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 last December, setting a December 23, 2025, deadline for a national security agency to assess risks posed by Chinese-manufactured drones. With less than six months remaining, DJI has intensified…
US Commerce Department Probes Drone Imports, Eyeing National Security Tariffs
The US Commerce Department has initiated investigations into imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their components, potentially leading to new tariffs under national security provisions. This move, announced on July 1, aligns with President Donald Trump’s broader tariff strategy…
DJI Unveils Agras T100 Drone: Elevating Precision Agriculture with 100-Kg Payload Capacity
DJI Agriculture today launched the Agras T100 globally, a high-capacity drone designed to transform large-scale farming through enhanced spraying, spreading, and lifting capabilities. This release, announced on July 15, 2025, builds on its initial debut in China last November and…
Shahed Drones Escalate Ukraine Conflict with Low-Cost, High-Impact Attacks
Shahed drones, originally designed in Iran and now mass-produced by Russia with Chinese components, are intensifying Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine, forcing civilians into shelters nightly, reports The Sunday Times. These low-cost, long-range suicide drones, despite their simplicity, are reshaping…
DJI OSMO 360 and DJI MIC 3 leaked. Full specification and new release date
For those who were waiting on the DJI Osmo 360 and DJI Mic 3. You’ll be satisfied to hear webshops are setting up to sell at the end of this month. Today I stumbled upon the complete webshop description and…
Russia Unleashes Record Drone Attack on Kyiv, Highlighting Shahed Drone Capabilities
On July 4, 2025, Russia launched its largest drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, deploying 539 drones, including Iranian-designed Shahed drones, in a barrage that killed one person, injured 23, and damaged infrastructure across the capital, according to Reuters. The assault,…