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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…
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…
Ukraine Reportedly Losing 10,000 Drones Monthly
A recent tweet suggests that Ukraine alone may lose up to 10,000 drones per month in the conflict with Russia. Brendan Schulman, former Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs at DJI, retweeted this information, adding a financial perspective. If…
Patriot K30T, Autel EVO II Pro V3 Shadow at St. Petersburg Forum
An unexpected highlight from the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) has made quite a stir. A drone, dubbed “Patriot K30T,” took center stage among a multitude of new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as per a report by RBC. Interestingly,…
Youthful Rebellion Against DJI’s Drone Dilemma
In the dead of night last Sunday, the socialist youth group ROOD Rotterdam (Red Rotterdam) staged a protest outside the office of DJI Europe BV in Barendrecht, The Netherlands. Their mission? To denounce the drone deliveries from DJI to Russia,…
Drones of Mercy: A Russian Soldier’s Desperate Surrender
In the midday sun on May 9, Russian conscript Ruslan Anitin, trapped in the trenches of war-torn Kupiansk, Ukraine, made an unexpected plea for mercy to a seemingly unlikely arbiter – a DJI Mavic 3 drone. Bombarded by drones dropping…
Alarm as UK Academia Fuels Iran’s Drone Program
In an alarming revelation, top UK universities, including Cambridge University and Imperial College London, are reported to have assisted Iran in drone and fighter jet development, potentially breaching national sanctions. The findings, exposed by the Jewish Chronicle newspaper, have sent…
Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA
In an attempt to strengthen national security, two US senators, Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Mark Warner (Democrat), have introduced a new proposal to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from purchasing or utilizing drones made in China. This bipartisan proposition…
Kakhovka Catastrophe: Drones to the Rescue
The same drones that are used to drop grenades on Russian soldiers and vehicles are now delivering life-saving supplies to flood-ravaged Ukrainians, the country’s military has confirmed. Footage reveals drones dropping water to residents of Oleshky, cut off in their…
Newsmax Fumbles: Iowa Collapse Drone Footage Used for Russia Story
The right-leaning television network, Newsmax, has faced public backlash for employing drone footage from a building collapse in Davenport, Iowa, while reporting on a drone strike in Moscow, Russia. This past Sunday, a six-story building in Davenport partially collapsed. The…
Inside the Mission: How DJI Drones Redefine Modern Warfare in Ukraine
A recent video chronicles a clandestine Ukrainian drone mission aimed at decimating Russian military assets with the help of civilian DJI drones. This innovative drone warfare was captured on the Eastern Front in March 2023 and uploaded to Youtube. The…