Drone Companies
Congressional Leaders Question NYPD’s Use of Chinese-Made Drones
Congress is concerned about the New York Police Department's (NYPD) plan to use Chinese-made drones to assist in responding to gunfire in high-crime areas.
Lawmakers Push DOD to Fast-Track AI Counter-Drone Tech
Lawmakers are urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to speed up the deployment of AI-driven counter-drone technologies. A new provision in the fiscal 2025 defense policy bill requires department leaders to outline their plans for advancing these capabilities, reports Defense…
DJI Goggles 3 Overview – The Era Of The Ecosystem
What’s going on, guys? Billy here. With the release of the new DJI Avata 2, we also got a new set of goggles. These are the DJI Goggles 3, and despite looking very similar to previous offerings from DJI, they…
Pentagon’s Costly Headache: Cheap Drones
The Rising Threat of Low-Cost Drones The Pentagon is grappling with a critical issue in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: intercepting low-cost, yet lethal drones. The challenge lies in the economic disparity between expensive military responses and the…
DJI Unveils Zenmuse H30 Series: A Game-Changer for Aerial Visuals
DJI, the global leader in drone and camera technology, has just launched the Zenmuse H30 Series, a cutting-edge aerial payload designed to deliver exceptional visual capabilities both day and night. This new series promises to revolutionize public safety responses and…
Fly High: South Plains College’s Drone Certification Program
South Plains College Offers Cutting-Edge Drone Certification Classes Drones are everywhere, from recreational parks to professional job sites. If you’ve ever wanted to get in on the action and learn to fly these fascinating devices, South Plains College in Lubbock,…
FlytBase Launches Flinks for Seamless Integration in Enterprise Drone Operations
FlytBase, a leading enterprise drone autonomy platform based in San Jose, California, has announced the launch of Flinks (short for FlytBase Links) to enable users to connect the FlytBase platform with various third-party applications and devices. Flinks serves as a…
AATI Claims Groundbreaking FAA Approval for Heavy-Duty Drone Operations
American Aerospace Technologies Inc. (AATI) has reportedly made history with a significant FAA approval. Their AiRanger drone, weighing over 55 pounds and flying above 400 feet, received the first-ever exemption for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. A…
Royal Danish Navy and EMSA Boost North Sea Surveillance with Advanced Quadcopter
The Royal Danish Navy and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) are enhancing their monitoring efforts in the North Sea with a new hybrid quadcopter drone. This four-month program reportedly aims to bolster maritime surveillance, providing crucial data on potential…
Fastest Quadcopter Smashes Guinness Speed Record
Last year, a mechanical engineer set a Guinness World Record for the fastest battery-powered RC quadcopter at 224 mph. That record has now been obliterated by a custom-made drone, Peregreen 2, hitting nearly 300 mph. This incredible feat was achieved…
FPVs and Tethered Drones: The Future of Army Gear in 2025
First-person-view (FPV) and tethered drones are set to become formal programs in the U.S. Army by 2025. These small quadcopters, once considered mere curiosities, are now poised to become essential tools in modern warfare. The Push for Formal Programs Lieutenant…
House Republicans Push for Higher Tariffs on Chinese-Made Drones
House Republicans introduced legislation to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones and ban imports of drones with critical Chinese components by 2030. The bill aims to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. drone manufacturers and includes a grant program to support…