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Skydio

Drone Technology Proves Vital in Locating Missing Woman in Wisconsin Rapids

A drone’s aerial capabilities played a key role in finding a missing 59-year-old woman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on Friday night

Haye KestelooMar 17

DJI

DJI Fly App Update 1.16.4: Enhanced Home Point Control Boosts Flight Safety

The latest update to the DJI Fly app, version 1.16.4, rolled out on March 6, 2025, introduces a significant new feature that enhances flight safety and flexibility for drone pilots. According to details from the official DJI download center, this update allows users to manually update the Home Point when the One-Tap Return-to-Home prompt appears,…

Haye KestelooMar 7

Russian President Vladimir Putin toured a drone manufacturing facility at the Special Technology Centre in St. Petersburg on September 19, 2024. The image was captured by Valery Sharifulin for Sputnik and distributed through the Reuters news agency.

Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Revolution Signals Trouble for Europe’s Unprepared Militaries

As the United States withdraws military aid from Ukraine amid political friction, Kherson’s governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, has issued a dire warning about the future of warfare. In an interview with The Independent, Prokudin highlights how Russia’s technological advancements in drones and weaponized robotics have outstripped Europe’s military preparedness, exposing vulnerabilities that could reshap

Haye KestelooMar 6

DJI

Get a DJI FPV RC: The Cheapest Way to Learn FPV Without Crashes

Flying fpv is the kind of aFlying fpv is the kind of activity that only the brave at heart can stand and will try to repeat after their first flight. Imagine...

Rafael SuárezMar 5

DJI

DJI Dock 3, Matrice 4D, 4TD leaks hours ahead of launch

An European retailer has leaked the DJI Dock 3 hours before its set to launch. Giving insight into its features and the DJI Matrice 4D and 4TD.

Josh SpiresFeb 27

United States

Drone Captures Rare Superpod of Thousands of Dolphins in Monterey Bay

A breathtaking sight unfolded last Friday in Monterey Bay, California, when a whale-watching team stumbled upon a rare superpod of over 2,000 dolphins, an event partially documented using drone technology. Evan Brodsky, a boat captain and videographer with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, described the water as “boiling” with northern right whale dolphins and Pacific white-sided…

Haye KestelooFeb 27

Technology

Unusual Machines Secures First U.S. Drone Motor Contract with Red Cat Holdings

Unusual Machines has landed a contract with Red Cat Holdings to supply motors for their drones, marking its debut partnership with a U.S. drone manufacturer. This development, detailed in the original press release, arrives as the U.S. government ramps up restrictions on Chinese drone technology, signaling a shift towards domestic alternatives in a rapidly evolving…

Haye KestelooFeb 26

Legal

U.S. Drone Surveillance Flights Lead to Cartel Arrests in Mexico

Mexico’s top general has acknowledged that U.S. drone surveillance flights over Mexico have resulted in the arrests of at least two cartel leaders, underscoring a strengthening partnership between the two nations in combating organized crime. According to a report by Border Report, these flights, authorized by the Mexican government, have proven vital in collecting intelligence…

Haye KestelooFeb 26

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