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China

FAI Launches Drone Soccer: The World’s First Head-to-Head Air Sport

Welcome to Drone Soccer — a new, high-speed competition where drones take center stage in a futuristic version of football played in the sky.

Rafael SuárezNov 10

DJI

DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Mini 5 Pro: The Biggest Upgrade Has Nothing to Do With Image Quality

After weeks of testing both the DJI Mini 4 Pro and Mini 5 Pro in Alaska’s demanding conditions, I discovered the most compelling reason to upgrade has little to do with the new 1-inch sensor. In my latest video, I break down everything from image quality and flight performance to the design changes that actually…

Jake SloanOct 28

US Army

Malloy T-150 Drone get tested by US Army and Royal Navy in South Korea

The U.S. Army and the U.K.'s Royal Navy have joined forces in South Korea to test a heavy-lift drone that could revolutionize battlefield logistics.

Rafael SuárezSep 15

Ukraine

Ukraine Deploys AI-Powered Drone Swarms on the Battlefield

Ukraine has begun using AI-powered drone swarms in combat against Russian forces, marking a significant step in modern warfare technology. According to The Wall Street Journal report, Ukrainian forces are leveraging software developed by local company Swarmer that allows groups of drones to coordinate, communicate, and adapt their actions independently of direct operator control. From…

Haye KestelooSep 3

South Korea

South Korea Is Building a Drone Carrier Fleet

For South Korea, it's a reality, and their answer is one of the boldest military pivots we've seen in years. They're building a new fleet where drones

Rafael SuárezAug 25

Maj. Gen. Kim Yong-dae, head of the Drone Operations Command, addresses reporters upon arriving at the Seoul High Prosecutors Office on July 17 for questioning by a special counsel team regarding former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s insurrection charges tied to his Dec. 3 martial law declaration. Photo courtesy of Yonhap / Korea Herald.

South Korea

South Korean Drone Commander Suspended Amid Allegations of Illegal Flights Over North Korea

South Korea’s defense ministry suspended Major General Kim Yong-dae, head of the Drone Operations Command, over suspicions that military drones were illegally sent to North Korea last year as part of preparations for former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law imposition. This development raises questions about the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in sensitive inter-Korean…

Haye KestelooJul 22

Parrot

Parrot’s CHUCK 3.0 Autopilot Powers Up Drone Innovation at Paris Air Show

French drone pioneer Parrot made waves at the Paris Air Show with the launch of CHUCK 3.0, a versatile AI autopilot module that transforms any drone into a high-performance, secure platform. Designed for manufacturers and government users, this compact unit delivers advanced navigation, imaging, and jam-resistant communication, even in GPS-denied environments. Cutting-Edge Features for Any…

Haye KestelooJun 20

DJI

DJI Retires Phantom 4, DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, SiFly Releases New Drones, ‘Flying Squirrel’ Drone

DJI officially ends the Phantom line, SiFly releases two new drones, the Q250 and Q12, more leaks emerge about the DJI Mavic 4, and researchers

Greg ReverdiauMay 2

South Korea

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