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Ukraine’s Million-Drone Army: How Consumer Tech Revolutionized Modern Warfare
Ukraine’s bold initiative to deploy one million First Person View (FPV) drones in 2024 has fundamentally transformed the nature of modern combat, bringing warfare into the era of converted consumer technology. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ambitious announcement in late 2023 marked…
US Commerce Department Weighs Comprehensive Chinese Drone Restrictions
The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to consider new rules that could significantly restrict or ban Chinese-made drones in the American market, citing mounting national security concerns over potential remote access and data manipulation capabilities. The announcement, made today, marks…
Agri Spray Drones, EAVision team up to support rural America
North American agricultural drone distributor and specialist, Agri Spray Drones has signed a partnership with drone manufacturer EAVision. The partnership will see the company’s range of drones hit the North American market, giving farmers another option to choose from. Agri…
State DOTs Expand Drone Programs, Transforming Infrastructure Management
Alabama’s Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a formal drone program that signals the growing maturation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment across state transportation agencies. The initiative, which places dedicated personnel in charge of drone operations, represents a shift…
DJI Plans Massive New R&D Hub in Ambitious Shenzhen Expansion
DJI, the global leader in consumer drone technology, is set to significantly expand its presence in Shenzhen with plans for a new global headquarters dedicated to intelligent aviation systems according to recent announcements from Shenzhen municipal authorities. The ambitious project…
Drone Technology Leads to Discovery of Smuggling Tunnel Near Yuma Border
Mexican law enforcement officials uncovered an unfinished cross-border tunnel during a joint surveillance operation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of drone technology in border security operations. The discovery was announced by the State Public Secretary…
China’s 1,322lb-thrust drone engine passes ignition test
China’s Aero Engine Corporation has achieved a significant milestone by successfully igniting its turbofan drone engine for the first time. The engine took the company less than eight months from the initial design to the successful ignition. The news of…
FAA Grounds Major Drone Show Operator Following Orlando Holiday Show Incident
A holiday drone light show gone wrong in Orlando has triggered widespread industry repercussions, with the Federal Aviation Administration suspending a prominent drone show operator’s licenses and multiple high-profile events canceling their planned aerial displays. The incident, which resulted in…
2024 Year in Review: Drone Industry Navigates Complex Security Reviews and War-Driven Innovation
Looking back at DroneXL’s most-read stories of 2024, we’ve seen an industry shaped by legislative challenges, conflict-driven innovation, significant product launches, and heightened geopolitical tensions as a new U.S. administration prepares to take office. Legislative Challenges and Security Reviews The…
NYPD Deploys Multiple Drone Teams for Times Square New Year’s Security
The New York Police Department is integrating advanced drone operations into its comprehensive security strategy for Times Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration, marking a significant evolution in urban event security. Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry announced that multiple drone…
New Interceptor Drones Tested in Ukraine Show Promise for Counter-UAV Defense
German and American manufacturers are advancing the development of specialized interceptor drones designed to combat reconnaissance aircraft and kamikaze drones in Ukraine, demonstrating the growing sophistication of counter-drone technology. The latest tests, reported by the Brave1 technology cluster, highlight increasing…
China’s Drone Export Controls Signal Major Shift in Global Supply Chain
China’s government is moving to implement new export restrictions on drones and drone components, a decision that could significantly impact both commercial and military drone operations worldwide. The move appears targeted at disrupting supply chains for the United States and…