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A Dragoon Sender drone caught fire after failing to hit its target during attack drone testing near Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska. Credit: Courtney Albon, Defense News.

DJI

U.S. Drones Stumble in Alaska: A Wake-Up Call for Military Tech

the U.S. military’s recent test of small, long-range attack drones at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, was less a triumph and more a lesson in humility

Rafael SuárezJul 24

DJI

DJI Osmo 360 Teaser Drops: Is This the Insta360 Killer We’ve Been Waiting For?

Brace yourself: DJI’s diving into 360 cams with 8K power, challenging GoPro and Insta360 head-on. DJI just dropped a short teaser on its channels, hinting that its new DJI Osmo 360 camera is just around the corner and ready to take on the likes of GoPro and Insta360 in the fully spherical video space. The…

Haye KestelooJul 24

DJI

SkyRover X1 Drone Exposed: Security Experts Uncover Direct Links to DJI Infrastructure

Security researcher Kevin Finisterre, working with peer experts, has now linked the SkyRover X1—the drone reviewed recently by Shawn of Air Photography—straight to DJI’s cloud via code hidden in its smartphone app. This confirms earlier hunches that SkyRover is little more than a renamed DJI Mini 4 Pro, a finding that arrives as U.S. lawmakers…

Haye KestelooJul 22

DroneUp

Drone CEO Warns of Escalating Airspace Risks, Calls for Urgent Reforms

A leading drone industry executive has sounded the alarm on unregulated drone operations, highlighting a recent collision during Texas flood rescues as a stark example of preventable dangers. In an opinion piece published on Fox News, Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUp, urges immediate action to modernize U.S. airspace management before threats turn catastrophic.…

Haye KestelooJul 21

DJI

SkyRover X1 Review – Incredible New Mini Drone

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, I’m excited to share a new drone entering the market: the SkyRover X1. The sub-250 g drone market is flooded with options, and I usually steer clear because many are lackluster and underperform. However, the Sky Rover X1 is an exception. Initially, I was hesitant when…

Shawn Air PhotographyJul 21

Aloft

St. Mary’s University Student Develops AI-Driven Data to Extend Drone Flight Times

A computer engineering student at St. Mary’s University is leveraging artificial intelligence to create data that teaches drones to mimic bird-like flight patterns, potentially revolutionizing extended missions like search and rescue by addressing power limitations. Joshua Riojas, 22, draws on machine learning to help unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) stay aloft longer using natural air currents.…

Haye KestelooJul 21

Brinc

Laredo Police Activate Drone-as-First-Responder Program to Boost Emergency Response Times

The Laredo Police Department has launched a drone program that dispatches autonomous aircraft to high-priority 911 calls, enabling them to deliver Narcan during overdoses, provide live footage to officers, and arrive at scenes in less than three minutes. This initiative expands the department’s use of drones beyond traditional surveillance and crime scene tasks into real-time…

Haye KestelooJul 20

Percepto

AI-Powered Drones Speed Up Methane Leak Detection in Permian Basin

Drones equipped with artificial intelligence now enable Permian Basin operators to detect methane leaks in real time, accelerating repair processes and supporting environmental and safety goals. This development builds on partnerships like Chevron’s collaboration with Percepto, which began last year to integrate autonomous drones into field operations. Strategic Partnerships Drive Adoption Operato

Haye KestelooJul 19

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