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DJI

DJI Leaks? Possible Midair with Drone, Remote ID and the Super Bowl

The first one concerns DJI Mini 4 leaks. We also have a report of a drone that allegedly hit an Airbus. Lastly, we discovered that Remote ID was

Haye KestelooAug 25

Airbus

Emirates Airbus A380 Possibly Damaged by Drone on Landing in Nice

On August 18th, an Airbus A380-800 might've collided with a "large drone," according to the Aviation Safety Network.

Haye KestelooAug 22

Police

Malfunction Turns Drone Light Show Aquatic

Friday night's friendly soccer game of the Matildas, Australia's women's team, saw an unexpected drone light show go in the drink

Haye KestelooJul 16

Canada

The AAROK Unleashed: France’s Powerhouse Drone

In the world of military drones, France's latest airborne leviathan, the AAROK, is challenging that notion. Launched at the Paris Air Show, this titan

Haye KestelooJul 6

Ukraine

Braving the Battlefront with Ukraine’s FPV Drones

Ukraine's front-line soldiers are reporting a significant increase in kamikaze drones deployed by Russian forces. In response, Ukraine is stepping

Haye KestelooJul 5

France

High-Flying Ambitions: VoltAero Bags €5.6M Grant

A boost for VoltAero's innovative Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft project comes in the form of a €5.6 million grant from the French government.

Haye KestelooJun 11

Underwater drone

Naval Group Charts Path for Armed Underwater Drones

France's military has entrusted Naval Group with the task of conducting a study on the design of an armed unmanned underwater drone.

Haye KestelooJun 9

Ukraine

France Accelerates Development of Small Suicide Drones After Witnessing Ukraine Conflict

The French military has fast-tracked its pursuit of small suicide drones in response to their effective use in the Ukraine conflict.

Haye KestelooMar 30

France

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