Alaska
Antigravity A1 Review: Why This 360 Drone Broke My Brain as a Pro Cinematographer
This might be the hardest drone review I’ve ever done. And I don’t say that lightly. I make a good majority of my living flying drones for big commercial projects, TV shows, and movies. I’ve flown everything from tiny Mini…
Mavic 4 vs Inspire 3: Is DJI’s Flagship Cinema Drone Worth 10x More?
Now that the DJI Mavic 4 has been out for a bit, is it really worth it to spend 6 to 10 times more than that to buy the Inspire 3? Let’s go test and compare and see just how…
From Teenage Drone Racers To $121M Defense Contractors: How Two 20-Somethings Are Building America’s FPV War Machine
Soren Monroe-Anderson was just 20 years old when he walked into the Pentagon with his friend Olaf Hichwa, trying to sell drones they’d built in his parents’ garage. A senior Department of Defense official shut them down immediately: “You can’t…
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…
DJI Air 3S vs Mini 5 Pro: Real-World Comparison on an Alaskan Glacier
This is the DJI Air 3S and this is the DJI Mini 5 Pro. I took both drones up an Alaskan glacier to test and compare them so you can decide which drone might be the right one for you.…
EU Pledges $7 Billion to Scale Ukraine’s Drone Production as Russia Intensifies Attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced €6 billion ($7 billion) in new funding to support Ukrainian drone manufacturers, marking a major escalation in Western support for Ukraine’s unmanned warfare capabilities. The commitment comes as Russia increased airstrikes by…
How to Buy a DJI Mini 5 Pro or DJI Drone in the United States
While DJI isn’t technically banned in the United States, the drones they’ve been releasing lately, like the DJI Mini 5 Pro or the Mavic 4 Pro drone, have been incredibly difficult to get. So, if you’re wanting to buy a…
Media Drone Sparks Outrage by Flying Over Sensitive Search Site in Ireland
In the rush to get the perfect shot, a line was crossed. Irish police (gardaí) are now investigating a media outlet after one of its drone operators flew a UAV over a highly sensitive search site in Donabate, Co Dublin.…
Israel’s New G2 Drone is a Near-Silent Ghost
In the world of tactical reconnaissance, the holy grail has always been to see without being seen or heard. An Israeli company, Aero-Sentinel, has just unveiled a new drone that gets closer to that ideal than ever before. It’s called…
Alaska DOT’s Skydio X10 Drone Livestreams Record-Breaking Flood
When a record-breaking glacial flood threatened Juneau, Alaska, the Department of Transportation (DOT) deployed a powerful new tool to keep the city safe: a team of drone pilots. By providing a 24/7, real-time video feed of the rising waters, they…
Drone News: SiFly’s World Record, New GS-ONE Controller, Freefly Fest 2025, Drug-Loaded Drone Arrest
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. SiFly Sets World Record for Endurance California-based drone manufacturer SiFly has officially set a new Guinness World Record for flight endurance…
Canada’s Drone-Powered Avalanche Control Drops Bombs Like a Pro
Hold onto your ski goggles, dear pilots! Canada’s shaking up avalanche control with a high-flying, bomb-dropping drone system that’s safer, cheaper, and cooler than a fresh powder run. The folks at AVSS, a Canadian drone company, just got the green…