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Despite NY’s Drone Surveillance, Shark Strikes at Rockaway Beach
In an unexpected twist at Rockaway Beach in New York, a 50-year-old woman faced a gruesome shark encounter Monday evening. Authorities have reported that the incident occurred near Beach 59th Street just before 6 p.m., marking this as the first…
India Tightens Security: Bars Chinese Parts in Military Drones
In a move underscoring escalating security concerns, India has taken a stringent step against using Chinese-made components in its military drones. The decision was made in light of apprehensions about potential security vulnerabilities, as reported by defense and industry insiders.…
DJI Air 3 Active Track: Ultimate Test & Tips Video
Every single shot you’ll see in this video, including all these right now, was recorded on the DJI Air 3 in Active Track mode, meaning it was in fully autonomous tracking mode. I’ve been using it over the past month…
A New Era for Postal Service: Drone Mail Delivery Service Take Flight in Orkney, Britain
When you live on an island, mail delays are just part of the routine. But for the inhabitants of Orkney, these disruptions are becoming a thing of the past as Britain’s first drone mail delivery service takes flight. The service,…
FAA Symposium/AAM Summit, Pyka Pelican Spray, China Drone Export Restrictions
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is from the FAA Symposium and the AAM Summit currently taking place. Next, we discuss the Pica Pelican spray that has received…
Winnipeg’s Drone Strike Against Mosquitoes
The city of Winnipeg in Canada, looking for new ways to control the buzzing mosquito population, has turned to the sky. A $10,000 pilot project using drones for mosquito control is about to take off. The goal? To target hard-to-reach…
China Tightens Control on Drone Exports Amid Global Security Concerns
In a bid to safeguard national security and interests, China declared on Monday that it would tighten controls on the export of drones and related equipment. The new regulations, effective from September 1, necessitate that vendors acquire permission before exporting…
Indonesia buys drones worth $300 mln from Turkish Aerospace
Indonesia has bought 12 new drones from Turkish Aerospace worth $300 million, its defense ministry said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of purchases aimed at modernizing the country’s aging military equipment. The deal comes after Indonesian President Joko…
Ukraine Turbocharges Defence with Drone Service Center
In an effort to strengthen its defense capabilities, Ukraine has made a significant move by joining hands with Turkish company Baykar Makina. They signed an agreement to establish a service center dedicated to drone repair and maintenance, announced the Ukraine…
Chinese DJI Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland’s Enforcement
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
Is This The Perfect Drone? – DJI Air 3 Review
Before I dive into the DJI Air 3 Review, let’s see where it fits into the entire DJI Air drone line-up. So, in front of me is the entire Air family of drones. Over the years, there have been quite…
Modern Hunting: The Fair Chase Dilemma with Drone Technology
Picture this: a bowhunter lands a well-placed shot on a large buck. But when it comes to finding the downed deer, the task proves challenging. Enter drone technology, a contemporary solution that some see as a game-changer and others as…