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DJI, SkyPixel 8th annual drone photo and video contest with $143 in prizes
The 8th Annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest places a fresh focus on narrative and provides a bigger prize fund than ever before, according to DJI and SkyPixel, one of the most well-known online communities for aerial photography and cinematography.…
Ukraine crowdfunds $10M in 24 hours to buy kamikaze drones
In response to Russian rocket attacks on Ukrainian cities on Monday, a crowdfunding campaign raised almost $10 million in 24 hours to buy kamikaze drones for the Ukrainian military. The funds will be used to purchase 50 Ram II drones,…
Texas man tried to fly contraband into prison using heavy-duty drone
Prosecutors say a Texas man attempted to use a heavy-duty drone to bring contraband to prisoners, including wire cutters and other equipment, as well as money, telephones, cellphone chargers, and large quantities of tobacco. Authorities stated that a Houston man…
Black Autel EVO II drone used to fly drugs into Canadian prison
Two young men from Metro Vancouver are facing several charges concerning their alleged participation in using a black Autel EVO II drone to smuggle drugs into a Manitoba jail. The RCMP in Stonewall, Manitoba, were initially alerted to the unusual…
Fixed-wing storm drone costs a cool $1.2 million says Florida Power & Light
The newest tool in Florida Power & Light‘s storm-ready toolbox is a storm drone that has a wingspan that is slightly greater than that of a Cessna. This fixed-wing drone has the ability to fly for 1,000 miles at a…
Flying a drone lands French tourist 8 years in an Iranian prison
A 36-year-old Frenchman was sentenced last week by the Iranian court to 8 years in prison for allegedly committing espionage while flying a drone. Benjamin Brière (36) was arrested in 2020 after taking pictures with his hobby drone in the…
French citizen tried on drone spying charges in Iran
French citizen, Benjamin Brière will be tried in Iran for drone spying charges after taking aerial photos in a prohibited area. According to his lawyer, Iran accuses him of espionage which can carry the death penalty.
Aussie couple arrested at gunpoint in Iran for flying drone ready to share story
The Australian couple from Perth, who was arrested at gunpoint for flying a drone in Iran, share a bit of their story.