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Paladin Drones Says Former VP Tried to ‘Plunder’ Company After Failed Power Grab
We’ve been tracking Paladin Drones’ rapid expansion across police and fire departments for over a year, but court documents filed in late October allege explosive internal turmoil at the Y Combinator-backed emergency response drone company, including accusations of corporate sabotage,…
NDAA 2026: Local Police to Gain New Powers to Take Down Your Drone
We’ve tracked counter-drone legislation for years, but the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) changes everything for every drone pilot in America. The bill passed the House 312-112 on December 10 and awaits final Senate action this week before…
DJI Neo 2 – I Didn’t Think a Tiny Drone Could Do This…
I’ve been testing the DJI Neo 2 for the past couple of weeks, and honestly, this thing might be the best follow-me camera drone for everyday people who just want to fly, film, and not stress about anything else. The…
Why the Neo 2 Is The Best Drone For a 40 Year Old Dad With No Free Time
I don’t want to waste my time writing something that wastes your time reading it. I don’t have time to waste, and I know you don’t either, so let’s do something radical and go straight to the point. If you’ve…
DJI Mini 4K Best Budget Camera Drone for Beginners in 2025
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. This article is tailored for those new to drones, perhaps researching to decide which drone to buy as a first-time pilot. Searching Amazon for low-cost or beginner drones will yield numerous listings…
DJI Osmo Action 6 – How To Easily Crop Square Aspect Video In DJI Mimo App
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. One of the most powerful new features on the DJI Osmo Action 6 is the ability to film in a perfectly square aspect ratio, and I want to show you exactly how…
US Army Europe crowns its Best Drone Warfighters
Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany turned into a buzzing hive of rotors and radio chatter from December 8 to 10, 2025, as ten teams squared off in the first ever U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Drone Warfighter Competition, as…
Prisons Face a Growing Threat From Smuggling Drones
Drones were supposed to bring us sunset photos, roof inspections, and the occasional wedding video with questionable music choices. Instead, they are now running prison logistics like an airborne Amazon Prime, except the packages include drugs, phones, and the occasional…
Skydio X10 Drone Nails Shoplifting Suspect on Long Island
What started as a routine shoplifting call at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Commack quickly escalated into chaos, sirens, and eventually a flying robot with heat vision. Suffolk County police say four people were involved in the alleged theft, scattering…
DJI Drones Save American Lives: Here’s The Proof Politicians Are Ignoring Before December 23
We have been reporting on the DJI ban for over a year, but today we are publishing something different: a comprehensive, documented record of American lives saved by the very drones that will be banned in nine days. DroneXL reader…
Drone Industry Faces Same Private Equity Trap Now Squeezing Volunteer Fire Departments
We have been reporting on how private equity and venture capital are reshaping the drone industry for years. Today, The New York Times published an investigation that exposes the identical playbook being used against volunteer fire departments, and the parallels…
Drone Brings Lifesaving Gear to Man Trapped by Flood
Floods do not arrive politely. They do not knock, wait, or ask if you are ready. One minute a river looks high but manageable. The next minute it has decided it wants the road, the trees, and your car too.…