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Imagine the chaos if hobby drones turned deadly: That’s Myanmar’s reality, where European modules protect junta UAVs from interference – dive into the findings that have experts demanding action now. Myanmar’s military junta has integrated advanced European-made anti-jamming technology into its drones, enabling more resilient operations amid ongoing conflicts, according to a new report by…
DJI Technologies, the dominant player in the US commercial drone market, faces a potential ban on its products by year’s end unless it clears national security audits, but the drone maker says that its attempts to engage Washington officials are met with silence, reports Bloomberg. Security Audits and Regulatory Deadline Congress included a provision in…
What if your drone could juke a missile like a pro gamer? Simulations show China’s boosters deliver 87% success, sparking drama in the skies. Chinese aerospace engineers have developed a novel evasion system for combat drones, using side-mounted rocket boosters to enable sudden maneuvers that could raise survival rates from a mere 10% to 87%…
Imagine your hobby drone parts suddenly backed by billions—thanks to Trump family ties. Donald Trump Jr. has boarded Unusual Machines, eyeing gains from his dad’s $1.4B drone push, but is it fair play? Donald Trump Jr. has joined the advisory board of Unusual Machines, a Florida-based drone company, positioning himself to potentially benefit from his…
DroneXL readers, hold onto your controllers—this one’s a game-changer. In China’s rugged Yunnan province, a swarm of heavy-lift drones just pulled off a jaw-dropping feat, carrying 180 tonnes of steel and concrete up a mountain to build solar power towers. According to the South China Morning Post, this operation is a showcase of drone tech…
Picture this: A truck of ‘refrigerators’ lands in Russia, but they’re really powering killer drones – the wild story behind Beijing’s sanction sidestep. Chinese manufacturers have covertly supplied engines to a Russian drone maker, labeling them as “industrial refrigeration units” to evade Western sanctions, enabling a surge in attack drone output for use in Ukraine.…
Picture drones buzzing over Ukraine, each carrying a 33-pound warhead, powered by Chinese tech meant for hobbyists. On July 22, 2025, Ukraine’s DIU exposed this reality, raising alarms for drone pros. The Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) revealed that a new Russian drone, which uses a Chinese-sourced technology, serves the dual purpose of a decoy and…
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 tools for law enforcement, offering aerial surveillance that complements ground operations. Initial Drone Patrol Trials…
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