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DJI

Electra’s EL9 Redefines Air Travel with Ultra-Short Flights

¡Hello, drone lovers! Get ready to have your props spun by a game-changer in aviation. Electra.aero, partnering with Surf Air Mobility Virginia Tech

Rafael SuárezAug 18

Ukraine

Griffon Aerospace Unveils Shahed-Style MQM-172 Arrowhead Drone with 100-Pound Payload

Alabama-based drone manufacturer Griffon Aerospace has introduced the MQM-172 Arrowhead, a new unmanned aircraft system designed as both a high-performance target drone and a configurable kamikaze platform. The system was announced Sunday, with company program manager Daniel Beck emphasizing its flexibility across training and combat roles, reports Interesting Engineering. Shahed-Inspired Kamikaze

Haye KestelooAug 18

Japan

Drone Delivery Grants in Japan: Ministry Backs Five Projects to Advance Logistics Innovation

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism awarded grants to five leading drone delivery initiatives, aiming to revolutionize

Haye KestelooAug 18

Anduril

Taiwan to Reclassify Small Drones as ‘Consumables’ for Faster Military Procurement

Taiwan will reclassify small drones as “consumables” instead of durable military equipment, a move aimed at accelerating drone access for its armed forces amid growing tensions with China. The change, patterned after a recent U.S. policy, is expected to streamline procurement and foster tighter cooperation between Taiwan’s military and its domestic drone industry, reports Focus…

Haye KestelooAug 18

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DJI

Drones Revolutionize Firefighting in Gifford and Mason

Drones Armed with infrared cameras, thermal imaging, and even fire-starting “Dragon Eggs,” these drones are keeping crews safer, boosting

Rafael SuárezAug 18

Police

Oak Brook Police Deploy Illinois’ First Fully Autonomous Drone as First Responder

Cutting-edge unmanned aircraft technology has arrived in suburban Chicago, with the Oak Brook Police Department becoming the first in Illinois to launch a fully autonomous drone as a first responder tool. According to a WLS report, the drone—developed by Flock Safety—can respond faster than patrol cars across the village, raising both public safety potential and…

Haye KestelooAug 17

Police

Drone Spots Massive Great White Off Maine Beaches

drone lovers, get ready for a jaws-dropping tale from Maine’s coast! A massive 10-12 foot great white shark was caught cruising near popular

Rafael SuárezAug 17

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FCC Filing

Farmers eye American-made options as DJI nears FCC Covered List deadline

Circle the date: December 23, 2025. If no audit lands by then, new DJI sales could go dark—and growers will need a Plan B An emerging U.S. agricultural drone sector is bracing for a decisive policy deadline that could curtail new DJI sales by year-end, even as domestic maker Hylio moves to expand output—setting up…

Haye KestelooAug 17

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