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Ukraine Drones: Stay updated on the role of drones in Ukraine. Discover how drone technology is influencing defense, surveillance, and humanitarian efforts in the region.
DJI drones transmit location data unencrypted; ‘open source AeroScope’ in the making
Contrary to previous claims by the world’s largest drone maker, DJI drones transmit their location and ID data unencrypted. This means that anyone with knowledge of the facts can receive and read this information. DJI has since confirmed that the…
Aerorozvidka receives four Autel Robotics EVO II Enterprise drones to fight off Russians
In a short message on Twitter, the Ukrainian drone unit, Aerorozvidka, expressed their gratitude for receiving four Autel Robotics EVO II Enterprise drones to help them in the fight against the Russian invaders. Update 4/29/’22: Aerorozvidka received some additional DJI…
The Drone Interceptor: cross between racing drone and Spiderman
The Ukrainian-born and raised drone developer, Aleksey Zaitsevsky, has developed a very special anti-drone drone: the Drone Interceptor. This is a counter-drone system that can be used to immobilize unwanted drones using a safety net. What is special is that…
MediaMarkt makes DJI drones available again (+update)
The full range of DJI drones and accessories is available again in stores, on the MediaMarkt website, and at bol.com. The retailers decided to remove DJI’s products from the shelves in late March after the Chinese drone maker was accused…
DJI suspends all business activities in Russia and Ukraine immediately
Today, the world’s largest drone maker, DJI has issued a news statement saying that the company will suspend all business activities in Russia and Ukraine in light of the current hostilities, effective immediately. DJI’s halting of all business activities is…
Aerovironment donates an additional 100 Quantix Recon drones to Ukraine
In addition to the Switchblade drones provided by the U.S. government, AeroVironment donates over 100 Quantix Recon drones to Ukraine. The Quantix Recon drones are expected to arrive soon, with more on the way. Free operational training for donated technologies…
Ukraine conflict reignites concerns about DJI drones used for military purposes.
The Ukraine conflict has reignited long-standing national security concerns about DJI drones that can be used for both military and non-military purposes. DJI opponents in Congress are pushing for the passage of a bill put forward by Republican lawmakers that…
US drone makers send drones to Ukraine to fight the Russian military
With DJI under fire for allegedly helping the Russian military, US drone makers, such as BRINC and Skydio, see an opportunity to showcase their unmanned aircraft and are sending drones to Ukraine to help fight the Russian military. According to…
DJI helps the Russians in their attacks Ukraine Government says
According to a report from the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, the world’s largest drone maker, DJI helps the Russians in their attacks. The WSJ had a very interesting article about how the Ukraine government…
16 thermal drones donated to Ukraine to fight Russian army
We just learned that Ukraine received 16 thermal drones to help defend their country against the Russian army. The drones seem to be the EVO II Dual 640T from Autel Robotics. These unmanned aircraft come with a powerful thermal camera…
Russian military uses DJI drones as well new videos show
On social media, specifically Telegram, there are many photos and videos available that show the Russian military using off-the-shelf DJI drones in Ukraine. Journalist Faine Greenwood recently found videos on Telegram showing members of the Russian military showing off various…
Volatus Aerospace provides 30 thermal drones and training to Ukraine
Drone solutions provider Volatus Aerospace has started to deliver intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (“ISR”) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), which include 30 thermal drones, to organizations in Ukraine. Volatus Aerospace supplies the thermal drones to a consortium of organizations that are…