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Burlington Police Invest in Powerful Chinese Drone Tech
After a tragic incident earlier this year, the Burlington Police Department has invested in a cutting-edge Chinese drone technology. The tragedy occurred last February when a local woman went missing. Despite an all-night search, she was found dead. The incident…
Round, Purple, Illegal Drone Buzzes Airliner at Heathrow
In a hair-raising episode at Heathrow, the primary runway was shut down as a drone (balloon?!), piloted illicitly, came perilously close to colliding with an airliner traveling at nearly 200mph. The alarming drone incident was first identified when the drone…
Ukraine Innovates in the Face of Drone Threats
A swarm of brilliant minds convened in a hidden basement in Kyiv last month, bent on a common mission: defusing the menace of low-cost Russian “suicide” drones that incessantly wreak havoc on Ukrainian cities. This clandestine assembly showcased Ukraine’s innovative…
FPV drone captures all-electric race boat on Lake Maggiore
The RaceBird, hitting impressive speeds close to 100km/ph, holds the distinction of being the world’s premier all-electric foiling race boat. While putting it to the test, the team employed a 4K FPV drone to record its maneuvers on the stunning…
DJI Soft Fit Foam Padding for DJI Goggles Integra and Goggles 2
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, we’re just going to be going out and testing the new soft-fit foam for the Goggles 2 and the Goggles Integra. I think They’ve been available for a little over a…
Drones: The Game-Changing Tool in Modern Warfare
French news broadcaster BFM TV made the following documentary about how drones are drastically altering warfare, as evidenced by the Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion. These remotely operated devices range from million-euro military models to makeshift consumer versions and…
From Sky to Court: Unmasking Drone Voyeurism
A disturbing incident unfolded in Rhode Island, as police bodycam footage unveiled the confrontation between law enforcement and a convicted sex offender allegedly using a drone for voyeuristic activities. Christopher Jones, the offender in question, is accused of operating a…
Why The DJI Mavic 3 Pro’s Camera Is Such a Big Deal
Now that the dust has settled around the DJI Mavic 3 Pro‘s release, I want to emphasize, a couple of months later, just how powerful this camera system has been for me in my day-to-day use of this drone. It’s…
Four New Drones, Woman Stops Drone Voyeurism, Teen Saves Two People Using Drone
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one is quite long as I want to talk about four new drones. Additionally, we’ll cover an incident involving a woman who prevented…
National Security Takes Flight in China’s Drone Laws
China has announced a series of regulations aimed at managing the growing number of drones in its skies. Drone owners in the country will have to register with the government beginning next year, according to the first-ever national laws on…
Low-Cost Lancets: Russia’s Menacing Aerial Arsenal
The 17-month-long Russian invasion is escalating, and the Ukrainian military is increasingly concerned about a burgeoning threat: inexpensive suicide drones from Russia that pack a punch well above their cost. One such unmanned menace is the Lancet drone, a grey,…
Ukrainian Drones: Precision Meets Survival
In the midst of Eastern Ukraine’s frontline, the swift unpacking of a large grey drone marks the beginning of a crucial mission. These Ukrainian soldiers, mere kilometers away from Russian outposts, rely on their nation’s reconnaissance drones to pinpoint their…