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DJI Mini 5 Pro Rumors Point to LiDAR and Enhanced Motors While Maintaining Sub-250g Weight
DJI

DJI Mini 5 Pro Rumors Point to LiDAR and Enhanced Motors – Release Summer 2025?

A leaked image, from DJI leaker OsitaLV, suggests DJI may be pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sub-250g drone category with its upcoming DJI Mini 5 (Pro), potentially featuring advanced LiDAR obstacle sensing and improved motor design. The information was reshared by reliable industry watcher Jasper Ellens, who shared details about the anticipated…

Legal Hurdles Stall US Counter-Drone Defense Capabilities Amid Growing Threats
Department of Defense

Legal Hurdles Stall US Counter-Drone Defense Capabilities Amid Growing Threats

The rapid evolution of drone warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has exposed critical gaps in America’s counter-drone capabilities, with regulatory complexity emerging as a major obstacle to deploying effective defensive systems. The conflict has demonstrated unprecedented applications of both aerial and maritime drones, compelling U.S. policymakers to confront a fragmented legal landscape ill-

Proposed Iowa legislation would restrict drone use near livestock facilities - DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual helps to see through Holiday Farm Fire smoke
China

Land Survey Industry Poised for Drone-Driven Transformation as Market Approaches $12.6B

The land survey equipment market is on track to reach $12.56 billion by 2028, driven by increasing urbanization and the adoption of drone technology across various industries. Traditional land surveying methods are giving way to more efficient drone-based solutions that can complete surveys in hours rather than weeks or months according to industry analysis. The…

DoD Unveils Classified Counter-Drone Strategy Amid Growing UAS Threats
Department of Defense

DoD Unveils Classified Counter-Drone Strategy Amid Growing UAS Threats

The Department of Defense has introduced a new classified strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems, marking a significant shift in how the U.S. military approaches the rapidly evolving drone threat landscape. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed the strategy document, which aims to address both immediate and long-term challenges posed by increasingly sophisticated…

Ukraine Develops Jamming-Resistant Fiber-Optic Combat Drone
Ukraine

Ukraine Develops Jamming-Resistant Fiber-Optic Combat Drone

Ukrainian engineers have achieved a significant breakthrough in military drone technology with the development of a fiber-optic tethered drone that operates beyond the reach of electronic warfare systems. The innovation, reported initially by Kyiv Post, represents a potential solution to the growing challenge of electronic warfare (EW) countermeasures that have increasingly limited drone operation

Fraunhofer IFAM and Droniq Complete Historic 112-Mile Maritime Drone Flight
Technology

Fraunhofer IFAM and Droniq Complete Historic 112-Mile Maritime Drone Flight

In a landmark achievement for civilian drone operations, Fraunhofer IFAM and Droniq GmbH have successfully executed the first regulated beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flight over open water, covering 112 miles (180 kilometers) from Cuxhaven to Helgoland and back. The groundbreaking flight marks the first successful integration of unmanned aircraft into established manned…

Teledyne FLIR and Gremsy Partner to Launch Advanced AI-Enabled Thermal Drone Payload
Sony

Teledyne FLIR and Gremsy Partner to Launch Advanced AI-Enabled Thermal Drone Payload

Teledyne FLIR and Gremsy have unveiled their latest collaboration – an advanced AI-driven thermal drone payload that combines high-precision imaging with artificial intelligence capabilities. The new Vio F1 payload, developed under Teledyne FLIR’s “Thermal by FLIR” program, represents a significant advancement in drone-based thermal imaging technology. Advanced Imaging Capabilities At the heart of

Russia Intensifies Drone Warfare with New Tactics and Decoy Systems
Ukraine

Russia Intensifies Drone Warfare with New Tactics and Decoy Systems

Recent analysis reveals Russia has quadrupled its drone and missile attacks against Ukraine, with particular emphasis on new drone deception tactics and overwhelming swarm strategies. Data from the Ukrainia Air Force Command shows Russia launched over 6,000 combined drone and missile attacks between September and November of this year according to a Wall Street Journal…

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