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Amazon Prime Air quietly disbanded French R&D team
A French R&D team that was developing the traffic control software for self-flying delivery drones for Amazon Prime Air was recently disbanded. The online retail giant moved around a dozen team members into other positions unrelated to drone delivery.
NATO publishes two-year-old video of counter-drone program
For some reason, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) decided to launch a two-year-old video of their counter-drone program. In the video, it is said that NATO scientists are creating a signature database of small UAVs to help countries develop their…
3D models from drones to study receding glaciers in Pyrenees mountains
3D models from drones were used during a recent study that concluded that Europe’s southernmost glaciers will probably be reduced to ice patches in the next twenty years owing to climate change. The loss of ice mass on the Pyrenees…
FPV drone provides the best view of Red Bull World Rallycross
We have been saying this for some time now, the best way to watch action sports is to watch it from an FPV drone. Check out this footage of the Red Bull World Rallycross event in France.
France tests anti-drone laser for 2024 Olympics
The French army says it has successfully completed a series of tests with an anti-drone laser to be deployed at the time of the 2024 Olympic Games, which will be held in Paris. The laser system may even be deployed…
Judge cancels plan to monitor Channel migrants with police drones
A French judge has canceled plans to monitor migrants illegally crossing the Channel using police drones. According to the judge, in view of privacy legislation, it is not allowed to film people on the ground without prior permission. Previously, the…
Watch: drone films street dancers on the Eiffel Tower
Ever heard of BoboChic? Neither had we until recently that is. Thanks to this unique short video where a drone films a pair of street dancers on the Eiffel tower.
New Fotokite tethered drone deployed by Paris Fire Brigade
The Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP, Brigade des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris, in French) deployed a new Fotokite tethered drone during a few fire operations in the last days.
Watch: Epic drone shots from an ATV freestyler
As you are used to, we regularly post beautiful drone videos on DroneXL. In 2021, we will broaden this tradition by also sharing “regular” videos that stand out for the creative use of drone shots. A good example of this…
French police banned from using drones to monitor demonstrations
France’s highest administrative court, at the urging of privacy activists, has banned the use of drones by police to monitor public protests in Paris, reports the BBC. According to the activists, the use of drones with cameras goes against individual…
New DJI store opens in Lyon, France
After the DJI store in Paris, DJI just opened another one in Lyon, France today. People are invited to visit the brand new location on 4 rue du Président Carnot in Lyon. Hat tip to Helicomicro.
Suspected drone terrorist arrested by French police during traffic control
During a traffic stop near the French city of Nancy, a man who was possibly planning to carry out a terrorist attack using a drone was arrested. In addition to a drone with an ignition mechanism on board, explosives were…