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Ukraine’s Raybird Drone Could Replace the UK’s Watchkeeper
Ukraine’s battle-tested Raybird drone, with more than 350,000 combat hours, is now being considered as a possible replacement for the UK’s
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DJI Neo 2 Launches In Europe, Canada, And Brazil Next Week As U.S. Availability Remains Unlikely
DJI officially announced the Neo 2 drone will launch in Europe, Canada, and Brazil on November 13, 2025, marking a significant global expansion for the upgraded palm-launched platform—but the United States is notably absent from the company’s marketing campaign despite the drone receiving FCC certification months ago. The announcement comes just 45 days before DJI…
Amazon
US Army Plans 1 Million Drone Purchase In Dramatic Pivot To Ukraine-Style Mass Production
U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll announced plans to purchase at least 1 million drones over the next two to three years, marking a dramatic 20-fold increase from current acquisition levels as the Pentagon races to catch up with adversaries who produce drones by the millions. Driscoll detailed the massive ramp-up in an exclusive interview with…
Firefighters
FT Technologies Wind Sensor Enhances Night Drone Firefighting in Spain
A new collaboration in Andalucia, Spain, is showing how drones equipped with precision wind sensors can make a real difference in wildfire management—especially after dark. Unmanned Systems Technology told us about it. Fighting Fire with Wind Data In southern Spain, wildfires are a yearly challenge. And while weather stations provide data during the day, their…
DJI
DJI Drones Catch Orcas Hunting Great Whites in Mexico
Incredible drone footage has captured one of nature's most epic and terrifying showdowns: orcas systematically hunting juvenile great white sharks
Skydio
Concord PD Expands Drone-as-First-Responder Program with Skydio X10
The Concord Police Department in California is taking a major step toward the future of public safety and Kron4 News investigate about it. Officials have announced an expansion of their Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, which will use advanced drones to reach emergency scenes faster and provide real-time aerial support to officers on the…
Georgia
Three in Georgia Accused of Using a Drone to Deliver Contraband inside a Prison
A late-night drone run outside Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Georgia ended with three arrests and a car being pinned after a PIT maneuver. According to wrdw.com, a Washington County deputy heard a drone overhead around 2:45 a.m., then watched it touch down near the facility with a package of contraband. A speeding vehicle leaving…
NASA
Belgium Mobilizes German Counter-Drone Support and Tightens Registration After Airport Shutdowns
Belgium is deploying German military counter-drone systems and strengthening drone registration enforcement after a wave of unidentified aircraft forced multiple airport closures and exposed critical gaps in European airspace security. The emergency response follows disruptions at Brussels Airport, Liège Airport, and repeated incursions over military bases housing NATO assets. Germany announced Th
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