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Department of Defense

Trump’s 2026 Budget Boosts Drone Funding, Slashes F-35s in $893B Defense Plan

President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 defense budget, unveiled today, prioritizes drones and high-tech missiles while cutting F-35 jet purchases and Navy jobs, signaling a shift toward agile, cost-effective warfare. The $892.6 billion proposal, detailed by Reuters, emphasizes deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and lessons from Ukraine’s drone-heavy combat, reshaping military priorities for drone profes

Haye KestelooJun 26

Orlando approves $6.83M Skydio drone program after trial drone beat officers to the scene one-third of the time - GoPro Sells 114 Patent Assets to Skydio in Major Drone Industry Move. Chinese Drone Component Prices Surge, Impacting U.S. Market

DJI

Chinese Drone Component Prices Surge, Impacting U.S. Market

Chinese regulations introduced in September 2024 have driven a sharp increase in drone component prices, reshaping the U.S. commercial drone market. According to Nikkei Asia, export permits for dual-use goods have caused a supply crunch, with infrared device prices tripling, affecting drone operators and manufacturers reliant on affordable Chinese parts, reports the Financial Times. Regulatory…

Haye KestelooJun 26

Insta360

Insta360 Flow 2 – NEW Budget Gimbal with BIG Features

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Insta360 has just launched the brand-new Flow 2 budget gimbal, featuring numerous enhancements and upgrades over the original Flow. As you can see, it shares the same design and form factor as the Flow 2 Pro, with some of its advanced features incorporated. In this video, we’ll…

Shawn Air PhotographyJun 26

DJI

DJI Drone Delays: Customs Holds Frustrate U.S. Pilots

A U.S. drone enthusiast’s struggle with a DJI Mavic 4 Pro replacement has exposed mounting customs challenges for DJI products entering the country, raising concerns for recreational pilots and professionals. In a recent YouTube video, Eric Thurber detailed how his replacement drone, shipped from Canada, has been stuck in a Kentucky customs hold for over…

Haye KestelooJun 26

DJI

DJI’s 2025 Security White Paper: A Game-Changer for Drone Users

Hi everyone, how are you doing? DJI recently released its 2025 Security White Paper, a comprehensive document spanning over 70 pages of technical and policy details. This paper directly challenges the narrative that DJI drones pose a national security risk. Its significance extends beyond enterprise users to anyone who owns or plans to own a…

Russ 51 DronesJun 26

Skydio

Cincinnati Police Deploy Expensive Skydio Drones to Enhance Public Safety by 2025

Cincinnati’s police department has launched a drone program featuring expensive Skydio drones to strengthen public safety and tackle rising crime, aiming to cover 90% of the city by the end of 2025. Announced on June 24, 2025, by Police Chief Teresa Theetge, the initiative uses unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to assist investigations, manage traffic incidents,…

Haye KestelooJun 25

Aerovironment

AeroVironment Stock Surges 21% After Strong Q4 Earnings and Strategic Acquisition

AeroVironment, a leading drone manufacturer, saw its stock soar 21.6% on Wednesday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by robust demand for its uncrewed systems and a pivotal acquisition. The Arlington, Virginia-based company posted adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share and revenue of $275 million, surpassing forecasts of $1.39 per share and…

Haye KestelooJun 25

mars drone mission Tianwen-3 china chinese space agency

DJI

China’s Mars Drone Hunts For Life with a Claw!

Buckle up, drone squad! China’s Tianwen-3 mission is sending a drone to Mars, and it’s straight-up nuts. Slated for a 2028 launch, this beast will nab 500 grams of Martian dirt and rocks by 2031, chasing signs of ancient life. The star? A helicopter drone with a robotic claw.A CLAW! It’s like my DJI Mini…

Rafael SuárezJun 25

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