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UK’s Chinese EV Ban Mirrors America’s DJI Drone Crackdown. Western Security Theater Goes Global

The playbook American lawmakers perfected against DJI drones is crossing the Atlantic. The UK Ministry of Defence is considering a blanket ban on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles for military personnel, citing surveillance concerns over built-in cameras and microphones—the exact same argument U.S. officials used to justify restrictions on Chinese drones despite years of failing to produce…

Haye KestelooNov 20

Asheville Police Drone Flies 20x30-Foot American Flag At NFL Stadium, Claims League Record

DJI

Asheville Police Drone Flies 20×30-Foot American Flag At NFL Stadium, Claims League Record

The Asheville Police Department’s drone unit flew what they claim is the largest American flag ever carried by a drone at an NFL stadium during the Carolina Panthers’ first responders’ day on November 9, 2025, according to local reports. The heavy-lift drone carried a massive 20-by-30-foot American flag over Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte…

Haye KestelooNov 19

DJI

Hubless Drone Concept Looks Stunning But Physics Says Otherwise

A striking new drone design promises crash-proof durability through monocoque construction and hubless rotors. But there’s a problem: the technology works underwater, not in the air. The Mono Mothra concept from Rify Studio and designer Martunis reimagines the quadcopter as a single-piece unibody built to survive crashes that would shatter conventional drones. Its most eye-catching…

Haye KestelooNov 19

Skydio

Portland, Maine City Council Rejects Police Drone Program Despite Search-And-Rescue Benefits

Portland, Maine’s City Council voted 4-3 Monday night to reject the police department’s proposal to purchase a $45,000 drone for search-and-rescue operations and accident reconstruction, marking another rare example of sustained citizen resistance to police drone adoption as most U.S. cities rapidly deploy aerial surveillance with minimal public debate. The Portland Police Department sought to…

Haye KestelooNov 19

Skydio

Stamford Drones Beat Fire Trucks to Scene in New “Game Changer” 911 Program

DFR Revolution: Stamford’s new automated Paladin DJI M30 drones are launching from rooftops to beat fire trucks to the scene, giving commanders eyes on high-rise fires before crews even leave the garage. In a dramatic validation of drone technology, a 911-dispatched drone recently beat fire crews to a high-rise blaze in Stamford, CT, confirming a…

Haye KestelooNov 19

DJI

DJI Gives Pilots Full Airspace Control. The World Holds Its Breath.

For pilots, hobbyists, public safety teams, and commercial operators, this change is more than a firmware update. It changes how people plan

Rafael SuárezNov 19

DJI

DJI Mini 3 Pro Jammed And Lost At Sea Finds Its Way Home

He had a DJI Mini 3 Pro on board, and this was a perfect moment to get some aerial shots. He launched the drone and captured views of Kalamata

Rafael SuárezNov 19

Draganfly

Cochise County Sheriff Eyes Hybrid Drone with Claims of 7-Hour Flights for Border Surveillance

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona is working with Canadian manufacturer Draganfly on a custom hybrid drone that supposedly boasts a seven-hour flight time. The aircraft uses gasoline engines to drive onboard generators, which in turn keep its batteries charged while it flies. On paper, it is a huge leap from the 20 to…

Zachary PeeryNov 19

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