Norway
Norway Drones: Explore drone regulations, news, and trends in Norway. Stay informed on how drones are impacting various sectors across the country.
Norway’s Offshore Drone Inspections Revolutionize Oil Platform Safety with Aker Solutions
In a groundbreaking move for the drone industry, Norway is advancing offshore oil platform inspections with a permanently installed DJI Dock drone system on the Edvard Grieg platform, operated by Aker BP ASA. Pilots in Stavanger, located 112 miles (180…
Black Hornet 3 Unleashed: US Army Adopts Nano-Drone for Covert Battlefield Insights
Nano-Drone news: The U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, fondly known as the “Big Red One,” recently took to X to show off their latest gadget: the Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 3. This little bird, weighing a mere 33 grams (less…
Why Real Estate Agents Think Drone Photos Should Cost $20 (And How to Educate Them)
Hello fellow pilots! How are you doing today? This article of today, let me tell you, is harder to write for one very specific and special condition that I have and I CAN BET that no other writer on DroneXL.co…
NATO and Russia Race to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones Amid Rising Tensions
On May 9, 2025, Business Insider reported a high-stakes competition unfolding in the Arctic, where NATO countries and Russia are racing to develop drones capable of operating in one of the planet’s harshest environments. This technological showdown, driven by geopolitical…
Ukraine’s Come Back Alive Foundation Raises $8.3 Million to Counter Russian Recon Drones
Ukraine’s Come Back Alive Foundation has raised over $8.3 million to combat Russian reconnaissance drones, marking a significant step in bolstering the country’s air defense capabilities. The funds, collected through the foundation’s “REBnemo tak REBnemo” campaign, will purchase anti-aircraft drones…
Drones Transform Everest Expeditions: Safer Routes, Cleaner Peaks
In April 2025, cargo drones soared above Everest Base Camp, assisting the Sherpa Icefall Doctors in navigating the perilous Khumbu Icefall. This marks a pivotal shift in high-altitude mountaineering, where advanced drone technology is reducing risks and tackling environmental challenges.…
DJI’s Rise: Frank Wang’s Dream to Drone Empire
What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields…
NATO Races to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
NATO countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgency…
Five Innovative Drone Startups Vie for $3M Prize in World’s Largest UAS Competition
A groundbreaking group of drone technology innovators from across the globe are preparing to showcase their cutting-edge solutions at the prestigious GENIUS NY competition in Syracuse. Set for October 28, 2024, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the world’s largest accelerator…
Ukraine Unveils New Missile-Drone Weapon in Strike Against Russia
Ukraine has deployed a new locally-made drone-missile weapon system against Russia for the first time, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The weapon, named “Palyanytsia,” represents a significant advancement in Ukraine’s domestic arms production capabilities. A New Class of Weapon The…
DJI Drones Revolutionize Mount Everest Logistics and Cleanup
Groundbreaking Drone Delivery Tests Completed on World’s Highest Peak In an unprecedented collaboration, DJI has successfully completed the world’s first drone delivery trials on Mount Everest (Mount Qomolangma). The historic achievement, accomplished in April, showcases the remarkable capabilities of DJI’s…
Denmark and Norway Join Forces to Boost Arctic Drone Surveillance
Two Nordic Nations Ink Letter of Intent for Maritime Drone Cooperation Norway and Denmark have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on maritime drone surveillance in the Arctic, aiming to enhance situational awareness in the region’s waters. The agreement…