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Anarchy in the Sky: DJI Drones Invade Yosemite

United States

Yosemite gets Invaded By DJI Drones: Anarchy in the Sky

Yosemite National Park: The ban was introduced to protect wildlife, preserve peace for visitors, and prevent collisions in one of the country’s most

Rafael SuárezNov 4

DJI

CASA Introduces Flexible Registration for DJI Mini 5 Pro: Should Other Regulators Follow?

Australia’s aviation authority has quietly implemented a pragmatic solution to the DJI Mini 5 Pro weight controversy—one that places responsibility on operators while acknowledging the reality of configuration-based weight variance. Rather than forcing all Mini 5 Pro units into a single regulatory category, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority now offers two distinct registration options in…

Haye KestelooNov 4

Anduril

Poland Won’t Wait for EU’s Stalled Drone Wall, Launches Independent Counter-Drone System After Russian Incursions

Poland plans to build a national anti-drone defense system within months without waiting for the European Union’s stalled “drone wall” initiative, Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced in a Bloomberg interview today. The decision comes after 19 Russian drones violated Polish airspace in September, forcing NATO to shoot down hostile aircraft for the first time…

Haye KestelooNov 4

DJI

DJI Fly App Update Brings Neo 2 Support With Smart New Flight Features

DJI released Fly app version 1.19.0 on October 30, 2025, adding full compatibility with the newly-launched Neo 2 drone alongside intelligent flight features that make the palm-launched platform significantly more capable. The update introduces SelfieShot multi-angle capture, enhanced gesture controls, customizable mode sets, and improved ActiveTrack flexibility—positioning the Neo 2 as DJI’s most

Haye KestelooNov 4

Ukraine

Ukraine’s Viral ‘Call Of Duty’ Drone System Awards Points For Russian Targets

Ukraine’s military has transformed drone warfare into a competitive video game where verified kills earn points redeemable for advanced weapons, resulting in 18,000 Russian casualties in September alone. The gamified “Army of Drones Bonus System” has gone viral among Ukrainian units and now extends beyond drone strikes to artillery, reconnaissance, and logistics operations, fundamentally reshaping

Haye KestelooNov 4

Counter-Drone

DroneShield Secures $25.3 Million Defense Deal in Latin America

Australia’s DroneShield has just landed a massive $25.3 million contract from an unnamed defense customer in Latin America—its largest deal in the region so far. The agreement, announced November 3, marks another milestone for the Sydney-based company as global demand for counter-drone and electronic warfare technology accelerates. The order will be fulfilled through a privately…

Rafael SuárezNov 4

Brazen Drone Incursion Over US Nuke Base - Has NATO Already Lost the Drone War?

Police

Belgium Authorizes Military To Shoot Down Drones After Three Nights Of Suspected Espionage At Nuclear Weapons Base

Belgium’s chief of defence has authorized military personnel to shoot down unauthorized drones flying over the country’s military bases following three consecutive nights of suspected espionage operations at Kleine-Brogel Air Base, which houses U.S. nuclear weapons and F-16 fighter jets. The shoot-down order marks a significant escalation in Belgium’s response to what defense officials characteriz

Haye KestelooNov 4

NASA

University of Minnesota Drone Swarms Map Wildfire Smoke in 3D to Predict Fire Behavior

University of Minnesota researchers successfully completed their 11th field trial of autonomous AI-powered drone swarms that analyze wildfire smoke patterns in three dimensions, marking a significant step toward deploying academic research for real-world emergency response as climate change intensifies fire seasons nationwide. On October 24, graduate student Nikil Krishnakumar stood on a 30-acre p

Haye KestelooNov 3

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