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DJI Pocket 3 Firmware Update – HUGE New Features
DJI released new firmware for the DJI Pocket 3, adding some impressive capabilities. I’m eager to test it and demonstrate what this camera can do, as it’s become my absolute favorite for filming. Its ease of use and fun factor…
South Korean Military Drone Collides with Helicopter, No Casualties Reported
A South Korean military drone collided with a stationary helicopter at an airfield on Monday, sparking a fire that was extinguished in about 20 minutes without any casualties, according to the South Korean defense ministry. The incident, reported by Reuters…
Netflix’s Adolescence Wows with Stunning Drone-Assisted One-Shot Technique
The recently released Netflix series Adolescence has captivated audiences and critics with its innovative one-shot filming technique, highlighted by a breathtaking drone sequence in episode two. Directed by Philip Barantini and starring Stephen Graham, the four-episode British crime drama has…
China’s Breakthrough Battery Powers Drone Through Record-Breaking -32.8°F Cold
A research team from China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in drone technology, successfully flying a hexacopter UAV in temperatures as low as -32.8°F (-36°C) using an advanced lithium battery. Developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), a…
OriginalDobo Slams Skydio’s Controversial Marketing Mailer
DroneXL readers will be glad to see that our article about Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns was also picked up by OriginalDobo. Ken created this video titled “Skydio Drones Marketing Blunder | Not Smart,” and…
New Helius Drone, Blue UAS Changes, Skydio Sends Tracker to Police, & SkyeBrowse Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update! We have four stories for you this week: a new drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, significant changes to the Blue UAS framework, a major SkyBrowse update, and lastly, Skydio sending tracking mailers to…
How Drones UNLOCK Amazing New City Perspectives From Above
Using your drone and your feet to rediscover your city. I am a walker. I absolutely, definitively prefer exploring on foot rather than by car or public transport. But in recent years, I’ve discovered that combining walking with drone photography…
Ascent Helius: The next big thing in small UAVs?
The Helius Nano Drone: Big Capabilities in a Pocket-Sized Package The newly unveiled Helius drone has caught our attention, and from what we can see in the released footage and specifications, it appears to be a game-changer in the nano…
Tennessee Congressman’s Defense Against Drones Act Aims to Empower Property Owners
On March 6, 2025, Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett introduced the Defense Against Drones Act (DADA), or HR1907, a federal bill designed to give property owners the right to shoot down drones flying at or below 200 feet over their land…
Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned with the phrase “DON’T F*CK WITH SKYDIO” in bold, blue capital letters. Far from the…
Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns
Skydio, a prominent U.S. drone manufacturer known for its advocacy against Chinese-made drones due to alleged data security risks, is now under scrutiny for a marketing campaign targeting law enforcement agencies. According to allegations from sources, including a Police sergeant…
SFPD Drone Shot at in Outer Sunset: A Test for Police UAS Technology
On March 8, 2025, a tense standoff in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood put the SFPD’s drone program under scrutiny. A suspect allegedly fired at a police drone—marking a potential first since the department began using unmanned aerial systems (UAS)…