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Drone Enthusiast Captures Elon Musk’s Texas Empire from Above
San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer’s Unique Perspective on Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company In a remarkable journey from Air Force pilot to YouTube sensation, San Antonian Joe Tegtmeyer has found a new passion in retirement: documenting the growth of Elon…
Houthi Rebels Claim Downing of US Reaper Drone in Yemen
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for shooting down a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in the rebel-controlled Saada province. The rebels released footage showing wreckage of the unmanned aircraft, which bore the logo…
Long-Range Drone Targets Illegal Fishing in Great Barrier Reef
A new long-range drone has been successfully trialed by authorities to combat illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Aerosonde 4.7 drone, described as “virtually undetectable” to illegal fishers, is set to become a key…
Drone Wars: How Russia and China Lead the Global Arms Race
In a world where warfare is rapidly evolving, drones have emerged as a game-changing technology. Recent data from the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) reveals a surge in drone-related patents, with Russia and China at the forefront of this new…
Chinese Military Trains with FPV Drones, DJI Avata and Drone Countermeasures
In a recent video shared on social media, a Chinese military unit is seen training with small FPV (First Person View) drones, including a DJI Avata, and practicing drone countermeasures. The footage provides a glimpse into the Chinese military’s focus…
Silent Killers: Ukrainian FPV Drone Stalking Russian Soldiers at Night
In a chilling video shared on social media, a Ukrainian FPV (first-person view) drone equipped with night vision capabilities is seen silently tracking two seemingly unaware Russian soldiers in a wooded area at night. The footage, captured by the drone’s…
Ukrainian Yak-52 Shoots Down Russian Drones in World War II-Style Dogfight
In a scene reminiscent of World War II, a Ukrainian Yak-52 propeller-driven trainer aircraft shot down Russian reconnaissance drones over the southern city of Odesa using machine guns. The incident, which took place on April 27, 2024, highlights the ongoing…
Ukraine Transforms Sport Plane into Long-Range Strike Drone
Nynja Plane Crashes in Russia, 600 Miles from Ukraine Border Ukrainian engineers have apparently converted another sport plane into a long-range strike drone, with one crashing inside Russia, reportedly more than 600 miles from the Russia-Ukraine border. This matches the…
NC Sheriffs Rely on Chinese DJI Drones Despite Security Concerns
A WBTV investigation has revealed that the vast majority of North Carolina sheriff’s offices rely on Chinese-made DJI drones for critical public safety operations, despite increasingly politicized national security concerns surrounding the company. The survey found that DJI drones play…
Russian Soldier Uses Potatoes to Take Down Ukrainian Drone
Quick-Thinking Mercenary Avoids Deadly Drone Attack In a stunning display of quick thinking and resourcefulness, a Russian mercenary identified as Private Khamatov saved his life by hurling a sack of potatoes at an attacking Ukrainian drone. The astonishing footage captures…
Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes…
New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI Agras
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: a new drone act in Congress (yes, yet another one), AirMap adding SGI support, the DAC recommends a change in stadium TFRs, and lastly, a…