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The war that rewrote drone doctrine. FPV strikes, interceptors, jamming, and the industrial race behind them — reported from the open record.

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Counter-Drone

BolaWrap’s PAN-DA Snags Drones Like a Sci-Fi Lasso

Bolawrap handheld drone-killer that lassos rogue UAVs with Kevlar tethers. Aimed at the $6.8 billion anti-drone market, this pocket-sized hero’s

Rafael SuárezAug 14

DJI

Insta360’s Antigravity A1 Drone Lands Itself to Stop Payload Abuse – DJI’s Missed Shot Exposed

Picture a drone that says “nope” to weapons and grounds itself – Antigravity’s A1 just launched, throwing shade at DJI while the world watches Ukraine’s skies. Antigravity, incubated by Insta360, officially introduced its A1 drone today, equipped with an automatic landing system that activates upon detecting any unauthorized payload, positioning it as a tool strictly…

Haye KestelooAug 14

Ukraine

33,000 AI Drone Kits Supercharge Ukraine’s Battlefield Edge

kraine is set to receive a mind-blowing 33,000 advanced Skynode-S AI drone kits, courtesy of a $50 million Pentagon and Auterion tag team.

Rafael SuárezAug 14

DJI

Ukraine’s $2,500 Sting Drone Rips Through Shaheds Like a Bullet Train on Steroids

Ukraine’s Wild Hornets are dropping a bomb in the drone wars, and it’s a cheap, fast, and downright nasty beast called the Sting! This $2,500 FPV

Rafael SuárezAug 14

US Army

US General Warns America Trails in Drone Arms Race, Risking Soldier Lives

A US soldier, hunted like prey by a cheap drone – that’s the nightmare General James E. Rainey fears if America doesn’t wake up fast. In a stark assessment, General James E. Rainey, head of the US Army’s Futures Command, highlighted America’s lag in drone technology, predicting severe consequences for troops in future conflicts. This…

Haye KestelooAug 6

Ukraine

Destinus Acquires Swiss AI Firm Daedalean for $223 Million to Enhance Drone Autonomy

In a dramatic twist amid Ukraine’s drone battles, Destinus is acquiring Swiss AI whiz Daedalean for $223M, promising navigation that laughs off satellite sabotage. Destinus, a Netherlands-based drone startup supplying weapons to Ukraine, plans to acquire Zurich’s Daedalean for 180 million Swiss francs ($223 million) in cash and stock, aiming to strengthen its AI-driven navigation…

Haye KestelooAug 6

Ukraine

Chinese Drones Dodge Missiles with Shocking 87% Survival Rate

What if your drone could juke a missile like a pro gamer? Simulations show China’s boosters deliver 87% success, sparking drama in the skies. Chinese aerospace engineers have developed a novel evasion system for combat drones, using side-mounted rocket boosters to enable sudden maneuvers that could raise survival rates from a mere 10% to 87%…

Haye KestelooAug 5

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Search & Rescue

Bands Boycott Spotify Over CEO’s Investment in Military Helsing Drones

For DroneXL readers, this issue is particularly relevant, as it highlights the complex interplay between drone technology, ethical considerations, and

Rafael SuárezAug 4

Ukraine

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