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Freewell ND Filters and Polarizing ND Filters for the Mavic 4: A Review
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Freewell ND Filters and Polarizing ND Filters for the Mavic 4: A Review

Freewell sent me their ND filters and polarizing ND filters for the Mavic 4. Before diving into a brief review of these fantastic products, I want to explain why ND filters are essential, particularly split-strength ND filters for drones with multiple cameras like the Mavic 4. First, note that Freewell provided these filters for me…

EU Urges Rapid Drone Production to Counter Russian Threat
Ukraine

EU Urges Rapid Drone Production to Counter Russian Threat

The European Union is sounding the alarm on a potential Russian military threat, urging member states to prepare for large-scale drone production to bolster defenses. EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the need for millions of drones to match Russia’s growing unmanned arsenal, citing lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield innovations. Sky News reported that this call…

Indian Drone Startup Raphe mPhibr Secures $100M to Boost Military UAV Production
India

Indian Drone Startup Raphe mPhibr Secures $100M to Boost Military UAV Production

Indian drone manufacturer Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round to advance its research and production of military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), driven by surging demand for drones in battlefield operations and border surveillance. Led by General Catalyst, the investment highlights India’s push to strengthen its domestic drone industry amid…

Russian President Vladimir Putin toured a drone manufacturing facility at the Special Technology Centre in St. Petersburg on September 19, 2024. The image was captured by Valery Sharifulin for Sputnik and distributed through the Reuters news agency.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Russia Boosts Drone Production by 16.9% in May, Responding to Putin’s Call

In May 2025, Russia’s drone production surged by 16.9% compared to April, driven by President Vladimir Putin’s directive to ramp up output for military operations in Ukraine, according to a report from the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, reports Reuters. This significant increase highlights Russia’s push to enhance its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)…

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