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DJI Pocket 3 Feb 2025 Firmware Update: Big New Features!
I don’t usually make gimbal and firmware update videos for gimbals on this channel unless it’s something really impressive. Although it fits within the general realm of action cameras, and I use the DJI Pocket 3 quite a bit in…
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s first such prosecution. The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event in…
DJI Overhauls Geofencing System, Shifts to FAA Data Integration
DJI, the global leader in civilian drone technology, has announced a significant update to its GEO (geofencing) system, marking a fundamental shift in how the company approaches airspace restrictions in the United States. The update, effective January 13, 2025, represents…
Olympic Drone Scandal: Canada Soccer’s Unauthorized Surveillance Leads to Suspensions and Reform
An independent investigation has revealed that Canada’s women’s soccer coaching staff used drones to spy on New Zealand’s practice sessions during the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by The Athletic. The Drone Incident In a shocking breach of sporting ethics,…
French Loitering Munition OSKAR Heads to Ukraine in Landmark Drone Delivery
France has begun its first-ever delivery of loitering munitions to Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in Franco-Ukrainian military cooperation. The OSKAR (Opportunity Strike Kinetics Aircraft Ruggedised) drones, developed by Delair and KNDS France, were reportedly rapidly transformed from demonstration models…
France Unveils Combat Drone Wingman for Rafale Fighter Jets
France is pushing forward with its air combat capabilities, announcing the development of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that will serve as a wingman for its Rafale fighter jets. This move is part of a broader contract with Dassault…
Drone Spying Scandal Rocks Canadian Women’s Soccer Team at Paris Olympics
Canada’s women’s soccer team finds itself embroiled in controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a drone spying incident. According to a report by AP News, the team has been penalized and its coach suspended following the use of…
French Security Forces Battle Drone Incursions at Olympic Sites
French authorities are grappling with a new security challenge as the 2024 Summer Olympics approach: unauthorized drones buzzing around Paris’s Olympic venues. According to a recent report from France 24, security forces are intercepting an average of six drones per…
Drones Deployed to Monitor French Railways After Sabotage Disrupts Olympic Opening
French authorities have turned to drone technology to help secure the country’s vast railway network following a series of coordinated sabotage attacks that disrupted train services on the eve of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, reports The NY Times. The…
Disneyland Paris Breaks World Record with Massive Mickey Mouse Drone Display
Disneyland Paris has soared to new heights, setting a Guinness World Records™ title for the “Largest aerial display of a fictional character formed by multirotors/drones” during Bastille Day celebrations. The feat involved an impressive 1,571 drones creating a giant tricolor…
MQ-9 Reaper Drones Get Stealth Upgrade with New Electronic Warfare Pod
The U.S. Marine Corps has enhanced its MQ-9 Reaper drones with a cutting-edge electronic warfare pod, significantly boosting their stealth capabilities. This upgrade marks a major advancement in drone technology, potentially changing the landscape of aerial surveillance and combat operations.…
Former AG Bill Barr Joins Military Drone Maker Dzyne as Advisor
According to a recent report from Axios, Bill Barr, the former U.S. Attorney General, has taken on an advisory role with military drone manufacturer Dzyne. This move comes after Dzyne’s acquisition of defense tech company High Point Aerotechnologies. The Age…