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HoverAir X1 Pro vs The Gauntlet!! (Autonomous Tracking Test)
This is the HoverAir X1 Pro, and this is the gauntlet. The very first stage of this test is the tree tunnel here. It’s the one that kills the most drones, but it’s not the most dangerous stage of the…
Drone Industry Loses a Major Player, Bill Would Allow Shooting Drones, DJI Mavic 4 Leaks
We have three stories for you this week: the drone industry loses a major player, a Texas bill that would allow drones to be shut down, and lastly, the DJi Mavic 4 leaks. Industry Pioneer and Public Safety Visionary Passes…
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…
DJI Matrice 400A hits the FCC database
DJI’s upcoming Matrice 400A enterprise drone has hit the FCC, suggesting a release is coming sooner than first expected. This news comes hours after we reported on the Matrice 400 RC’s sub2G SDR module appeared on the database. Around a…
UK Secures $40M Deal to Supply Advanced Drones to Ukraine
The UK has partnered with US-based company Anduril to supply advanced attack drones to Ukraine, bolstering its defense capabilities against Russian aggression in the Black Sea. This $40M (£30M) agreement, announced by the UK Ministry of Defence via a post…
Unraveling the Mystery of the DJI Matrice 400’s Sub-2 GHz Module
The drone industry buzzes with anticipation as DJI prepares to launch the Matrice 400, a heavy-lift enterprise drone hinted at in recent leaks. Amid this excitement, FCC filings have uncovered a curious component: the “M400 RC sub2G SDR module” with…
LEDA Challenges AUVSI on Drone Restrictions: Prioritizing Public Safety Over Hasty Bans
The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has issued a strong rebuttal to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) following an opinion piece by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins, published on DroneLife on February 24, 2025. In a…
Gentle Sticks! Russian Manual Links Drone Flight To Sex
A recently surfaced Russian military drone piloting manual, shared by Samuel Bendett from the Center for Naval Analyses on LinkedIn, offers a unique perspective on learning to fly drones with a blend of technical guidance and humorous analogies. The comic-style…
NYC’s Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025 Signals a New Hub for Innovation
The Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025, held today, at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, brought together over 300 industry leaders to explore the future of autonomous systems. Organized by Oliver Mitchell of ff Venture Capital (ffVC), in…
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…
U.S. Military Prioritizes Drones and Counter-Drone Tech in $50 Billion Budget Shift
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is redirecting its focus toward drone technology and counter-drone systems as part of a significant budget reshuffle, moving approximately $50 billion from legacy programs to new priorities. This shift, detailed in a recent Business…
North Dakota’s $11 Million Drone Integration Boost Signals Bright Future Amid Replacement Debate
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the drone industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed…