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DJI Air 3S Camera Drone Is Insane – It Is Still A BEAST 6 Months Later
The drone I've been using for the past six months is the DJI Air 3S. Since its release, I've reviewed a couple of others, like the Neo and the Flip.
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Epic Discovery: Drones Unmask World’s Largest Giant River Turtle Haven
What a wild ride—drones buzzed the Guaporé River for days, exposing 41,000 huge turtles nesting like never before. Ready for the details? Drones have enabled scientists to identify and accurately count over 41,000 giant South American river turtles at a massive nesting site along the Guaporé River on the Brazil-Bolivia border, marking the largest such…
Anduril
L3Harris and Joby Aviation Team Up for Military-Grade eVTOL Development
L3Harris Technologies Inc. has joined forces with air taxi developer Joby Aviation to create a new military variant of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with flight tests slated for later this year, reports Bloomberg. This partnership highlights a growing trend where commercial eVTOL innovators adapt their technology for defense purposes, potentially accelerating unmanned…
Drone as First Responder
Lifesaving AI Drone Tech: CLARKE Maps Disaster Damage in Minutes Amid Hurricane Chaos
Ever wondered how drone pilots could turn chaos into clarity during disasters? CLARKE’s AI does just that, crunching footage from ravaged neighborhoods faster than you can say “evacuation route”—and it’s saving lives right now. Emergency responders now have a powerful tool that turns drone footage into detailed damage maps in minutes, enabling faster aid delivery…
New York
Central New York Startup Modovolo Pioneers Affordable, Modular Drones for Civilian and Military Use
Ever dreamed of a drone that snaps like Legos, soars for hours, and won’t break the bank? That’s Modovolo’s wild ride from a NY garage—hang on tight. A startup in rural Oneida County, New York, is developing inexpensive, lightweight drones that offer extended flight times and customizable payloads, positioning Central New York as a hub…
DJI
Drones Over Grand Rapids: Counting Cars to Solve a Parking Puzzle
Drones as Parking Sleuths: The Plan. Grand Rapids is bracing for a parking crunch. Massive developments, like a new amphitheater and soccer
FAA
Authorized Drone Failure Disrupts Rescue Helicopter in Kerrville Flood Response
On July 7, 2025, a military helicopter conducting search and rescue operations in Kerrville, Texas, was forced to make an emergency landing after a collision with a drone, initially reported as an unauthorized civilian craft. A recent clarification revealed the drone was an authorized search and rescue unit that malfunctioned, highlighting critical challenges in drone…
Amazon
Michigan’s Drone Boom: Amazon Bets Big on Pontiac for Ultra-Fast Prime Air Deliveries
Amazon’s Prime Air program advances toward widespread drone deliveries, targeting Pontiac, Michigan, as a key launch site in the fourth quarter of 2025. This move promises faster package arrivals for local residents, blending cutting-edge drone technology with everyday e-commerce. CBS News reports that the initiative has already sparked community interest through interactive events. Engaging the…
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